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    • Recipes
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The Grand Canal, Venice
The Sleeping Lady, view from Poros Island, Greece
  • Art,  Eating Out,  Uncategorized

    Eat Art – A Night of Food, Art and Fundraising in Putney

    1 June 2025 /

    Our good friend Milly Green of The Art Movement recently invited us to a delightful evening of art, food and fizz at Putney School of Art and Design. The event, perfectly titled Eat Art, was hosted by Milly in collaboration…

  • Eating Out,  Travel

    Winding Down in Tenerife

    11 February 2025 /

    It’s been a week since we arrived at our timeshare apartment in Los Gigantes, Tenerife. Between catching up with old friends, indulging in great food and drinks, and lounging by the pool, I thought it was time to share how…

  • Art,  Eating Out

    A Friday 13th Adventure: Lunch at Gordon Ramsay’s Bread Street Kitchen

    18 December 2024 /

    Last Friday 13th, Melanie and I had planned a delightful lunch with an old friend at Gordon Ramsay’s Bread Street Kitchen. Unfortunately, our friend had to cancel last minute, but we quickly adapted, switching our reservation to a cosy table…

  • Eating Out

    Poros Appreciation Society: A Delightful Afternoon in Tooting

    1 December 2024 /

    1 December 2024 Saturday afternoon was very pleasantly spent meeting up with an old friend who Melanie and I first met on the Greek island of Poros. Tina, who, when not enjoying the sunshine on our favourite Greek island, lives…

  • Art,  Eating Out

    An Evening of Culture and Conversation

    30 November 2024 /

    Last night, Melanie and I had the pleasure of attending an excellent event at the Andrew Robson Bridge Club in Parsons Green. The evening was a blend of culture, conversation, and connection, as my sister Alex, along with many others,…

  • Eating Out

    Some of our Local Haunts

    28 November 2024 /

    For those of you that aren’t familiar with our local neighbourhood, I’ve posted an article I wrote for our sister site – The Tooting Foodie, which some of you might find interesting and maybe encourage some to come and see…

  • Eating Out

    Friends from Poros: A Memorable Meal at Brother Marcus, Borough Market, London

    21 November 2024 /

    Every time we visit our favourite Greek island of Poros, we make new friends—and our trip in June was no exception. One of the highlights was meeting Jean and her family, fellow travellers from London, with whom we instantly clicked.…

  • Eating Out

    A Delightful Evening at Rosmarino: Italian Cuisine at its Finest

    28 October 2024 /

    This past Saturday, we enjoyed a wonderful night out, which began with a special dinner at the highly recommended local Italian restaurant, Rosmarino. Melanie made a reservation for the two of us, and we decided to treat ourselves to a…