I’ve written many times about how much I like Not On the High Street, and the many varied producers that they bring together. It’s a brilliant source of great gifts for all kinds of people (not to mention some good “self-gifting” opportunities) and sale time makes it even more tempting! So here’s a very quick [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Picnics'
Shopping one of my favourite sales
July 28th, 2011 · No Comments · BBQs, British favourites, Foodie gifts, Foodie treats, Grow your own, Kitchenwares, Make your own, Offers & Discount Codes, Picnics, Places to shop online
Never too late for a Big Lunch
June 4th, 2011 · No Comments · British favourites, Foodie gifts, Foodie things to do, Foodie treats, Picnics
Tomorrow is The Big Lunch, and I’m not just talking about lunch here at Tarver Towers. This is an idea from the Eden Project to just get us together with our neighbours, round the table and have lunch together. Which is a brilliant idea, no matter how many neighbours you invite. Get six of you [...]
Tags:eating together·lunch·outdoor eating·The Big Lunch·The Eden Project
More tea, vicar?
March 30th, 2011 · No Comments · British favourites, Foodie gadgets, Foodie gifts, Kitchenwares, Picnics
Just a quick post, as I spotted this new flask from Marmite. I’ve written before that I sit most markedly in the hate camp when it comes to the taste of Marmite, but I do love their imagery. And I love a good flask! This strikes me as more of a flask for tea, rather [...]
Tags:Marmite·Thermos flasks
The Friday Five – Picnic time approaches!
March 25th, 2011 · No Comments · Baking, BBQs, British favourites, Cookbooks, Food Writing, Foodie gifts, Friday Five, Outdoor cooking, Picnics
I apologise to those parts of the country it doesn’t apply to, but this has been a fantastic week of Spring sunshine here. The cows from the dairy are back in the fields, the daffs are out, the lawnmowers are growling over the unkempt winter lawns…definitely signs that Winter must be almost done! Which kind [...]
A Bobble for your water
March 8th, 2011 · No Comments · Alcohol free drinks, British favourites, Foodie gadgets, Foodie gifts, Foodie things to do, Frugal cooking & eating, Healthy eating, Kitchenwares, Picnics
I think I’ve been a bit slow to pick up on these, and in fact spotted them in City Super in Hong Kong on my last visit, but am quite keen on the Bobble water bottle. Not only does it look pretty funky (and comes in a big range of colours) but is a portable filter for [...]
Eating on the road – the Roadside Gastro Guide
August 9th, 2010 · No Comments · Eating with kids, Food Writing, Foodie things to do, Foodie Travel, Picnics, Places to eat
Well, not literally on the road, but what’s a foodie to do when travelling the highways and byways of the UK? According to a survey by by Europcar 95% of motorists believe the choice, price and quality of roadside food is unacceptable with 80% saying they have previously gone hungry rather than eat from the [...]
Messing around around boats
June 30th, 2010 · No Comments · Beer & Lager, Bread, Foodie gifts, Foodie things to do, Picnics, Wine
The British summer calendar clicks on, and today sees the start of Henley Regatta. I’ve always thought Henley sounded splendidly civilised, a bit like the cricket at Lords, just with more water. The gentle splash of oars hitting water, an occasion made for Pimms and cucumber sandwiches, and no need to leave dry land at [...]
Tags:Afternoon tea·Chiltern Valley Winery·Hampers·Henley Royal Regatta·Picnics·Summer eating
The Friday Five – Shaking up the picnic
June 18th, 2010 · No Comments · British favourites, Cookbooks, Foodie gifts, Foodie things to do, Friday Five, Picnics, Places to eat
Wimbledon, Glyndebourne, cricket at Lords, Party in the Park…the picnic season is well and truly upon us. And lets face it, we’re in the 21st century, which means either go full on modern update to your picnic, or go retro. Need some ideas? Here’s 5 books that might help liven things up. The Great [...]
Tags:British favourites·Cookbooks·outdoor eating·Picnics·retro food
Bring on the picnic!
May 26th, 2010 · No Comments · Foodie gifts, Outdoor cooking, Picnics
I am not looking how long this weather is going to last, but it makes me think that picnic season is well and truly upon us. Which means digging out all the picnic gear, and finding out what’s missing. And if I find our picnic blanket has gone missing, or has a big hole in [...]
Tags:British favourites·outdoor eating·Picnics·Summer eating
