Today I was treated to lunch by an old friend at one of my favourite pubs and I suddenly realised that I haven't shared this place with anyone. It's a real old English pub but also has a great menu; nestling high up in the Chiltern Hills, The Pink and Lily in Lacey Green is one of Buckinghamshire's best kept secrets. I am always amazed at the attentiveness and care the staff … [Read more...]
What happened at the FreeFrom Food Awards 2011
This week I was lucky enough to attend the invitation only FreeFrom Food Awards 2011, now in its fourth year, which was extremely well attended by free from food companies, health journalists, bloggers and health industry experts who were treated to flowing prosecco on tap, tasty gluten free beer and a selection of delicious free from canapés. The venue, Kew Bridge Steam … [Read more...]
Allergy UK 20th anniversary awards – 1 April 2011
I was excited to be visiting the Rainforest Cafe in Piccadilly, London for the first time. I'd heard it was great fun and able to cope well when catering for people with allergies. This was no ordinary visit though. I had been invited to attend the 20th Anniversary Celebrations of Allergy UK as a thank you for helping out as a volunteer; speaking to journalists and providing … [Read more...]
Why you shouldn’t mention ‘food allergies’ to a Parisian waiter!
Recently I was lucky enough to hear Stephen Clarke speak about his new book, "Paris Revealed" at The Oxford Literary Festival at Christchurch College with a group of my fellow writing buddies. Entitled "5 Things you don't know about Paris" his talk covered far more than five of his own observations about Parisians and Parisian life. Having lived there himself now for many … [Read more...]
10 best herbal teas for allergies
As the spring days draw out and the weather begins to turn there is nothing quite like sitting down with a good book, a large mug of tea and piece of cake on a chilly spring day. Tea is an English institution; "put the kettle on" is one of the most used phrases in our houses today. Tea seems to help in many situations; calming, soothing, rejuvenating, rehydrating, refreshing … [Read more...]