Tuesday, 28 August 2012

Ooh....Tuesday Tipple: The Grapefruit Sparkler

During another of my mammoth sessions tumbling through the blogging world, I stumbled upon a simple little cocktail from Martha Stewart Weddings. The Grapefruit Sparkler was there in all it's glory - being sold by Martha as a perfect welcome drink at a wedding reception.... but I have decided to add my own little touch!

Martha's Sparklers


Sunday, 26 August 2012

Ooh... Simple Sunday Recipe: Skinny Sponge Cake

Ooh... Skinny Sponge Cake Summers....

Every summer as a child we would pack up the car and drive the 200+ miles to visit my paternal grandparents in Buckinghamshire.

Nanna and Grandpa W

Thursday, 23 August 2012

Ooh... It's the little things

I have a real thing for party planning.  I could spend hours (and often do) tumbling through endless pages of American and Australian blogs, suffering serious dessert-table envy at the options that were being denied me....


Tuesday, 21 August 2012

Ooh....Tuesday Tipple! The Maltese Falcon


During our recent trip to Malta this summer I was delighted to see my favourite cocktail the Maltese Falcon was still on the menu at 120 Bar. A sharp, citrusy drink made with the local liqueur Bajtra which gives it a delicate pink colour. Here's how it's made....

Saturday, 18 August 2012

Ooh.....Lemon drops!

Like most of the world I have a few guilty pleasures so I confess I am OBSESSED with 'Keeping up with the Kardashians'. However, its not just the antics of the Kardashians/Jenner clan that keep me hanging on for the next instalment - I just cannot wait to see the home decor by Jeff Andrews and the interiors of the places they visit.