An Ode to a Craving

S'more Maker/ Mail order S'muffin/ Bourbon Bacon S'more Recipe/ Homemade Marshmallow/ S'more Candy Bar Recipe/ Home Made Graham Crackers Recipe

DODO Case

Personally, I'm not an ipad owner, but if I was, I would definitely get one of these. 


DODO is working to keep the fine art of bookbinding alive while the world moves towards e-readers and ipads. They make it locally in San Francisco and each cover is handmade. It takes a lot of training to be a bookbinder and requires attention to detail. You know you will get a well crafted and durable piece of craftsmanship with one of these!


I saw someone on the underground the other day with a DODO case for her kindle and it looked goooood. 


I'm thinking of getting a monogramed version for my dad on Father's Day!

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On my way...

To Scotland! For a 'wee' visit with my cousin and sister. I have just passed Newcastle and speeding up north. The weather is sunny, the scenery is beautiful & full of sheep, and it's hard to hold your computer mouse steady when on a train. 


Obviously, when I'm in Scotland, I wear only tartan eat lots of haggis and shortbread and drink ample amounts of whisky and Hendricks. 


While I'm up North, hopefully this Scottish inspired post will inspire you for your own Scottish weekend wherever you are. 


Enjoy your weekend xx

1. Pringles of Scotland Cashmere Sweater
2. Walker's Shortbread
3. Hendrick's Gin
4. Eilean Donan Castle
5. Malt Glasses
6. Scottie Dog Coffee Poster
7. Cows seriously look like this in Scotland- Scottish Highland Cow in Traditional Garb
8. Pipe in the Haggis on Burn's Night!
9. Deep Fried Mars Bar

Rain Rain Go Away

It's been raining an awful lot here (mainly at lunch and when I want to leave work). Today was the worst of it, as anyone in London right now can attest to, with 50mph winds and a torrential downpour. You get the picture. 
But all this rain has got me thinking about all the rain accoutrements! 

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Of course the Wellies- 

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And the Macs- 

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British Breakfast

I wanted to share with you today how the English do breakfast. 
Although America has it's fluffy pancakes, waffles, cookie crunch and hash browns, the British have their accessories. 


Item #1: Egg Cozies

These particular ones were hand knitted by the very talented Rosemary Stirrup (so they're not for sale unless you ask very nicely). I'm desperate to sit down and have some lessons! Look at the detail with the pipping around the sweaters and the multicoloured hats.

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Instructions on how to make your own

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The point of egg cozies is to keep your eggs warm while you toast your bread for the toasty soldiers. 


This brings us to item #2:


Item #2: Egg Cups 


Absolutely vital in any household. 
According to Wikipedia, the earliest known use of an egg cup was on Minoan Crete. Someone realised that it was a lot easier to provide the egg with its own vestibule than try and hold a hot egg. genius. 

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Item #3: Toast Holder


Not really sure why these exist as piling toast on top of each other is a much better way of keeping them warm. 
But perhaps that's just me. 
You'll often find these on the fancier breakfast tables.  

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Item #4: The Food
Okay, so not an accessory. But you can't really have an English Breakfast without having some of this on the table


The Marmalade

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The Marmite

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Or if you're being fancy:

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The Baked Beans (must be on toast)

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Happy Eating

Amy xx

Gifts For the Food Lover

I have a lot of bookmarks on google chrome under various lists like 'Good Gift Ideas' 'Food Brands' 'Christmas List' etc etc. Basically, lists for gifts for everyone I know (including myself) that I can come back to for Birthdays, Christmas, housewarming, Kwanzaa or just because. 


There are some great food related gift ideas out there just waiting to become your next present! 


The Foodie Popcorn

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The Kettle Pizza Oven

An accessory for your Kettle Oven that turns it into a pizza oven (hence the name)

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The Salt Water Taffy

Bergamot, Peanut, Caramel Apple- what more do you want?

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BANANAPPEAL

Banana based deserts sent to wherever you want in cute little mason jars. They even have gluten free!

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Back to the Roots with a Mushroom Kit

Turning coffee grounds into soil to grow mushrooms. An ethical company with delicious consequences!

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And for a very special occasion- 

Cognac mustard! 

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Wish List

I'm enjoying the fact that Spring is on it's way and inspired by all this colour!

Amy xx

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What to wear....

It is my very adorable niece's Christening next week and I've been busy planning what to wear...

Jacket: 1
Dress: 2
Earrings: 3 Cuff: 4
Clutch: 5 Shoes: 6
Bunny: 7