Easter can’t come soon enough for me. I am excited to spend some time with the family, to enjoy some food, drink too much and to put my feet up for an hour or two. You can keep all your cheap chocolate, give me a bloody great big slice of Simnel Cake and I will…
Easter is coming and the goose is getting fat. Oh no, that’s Christmas, but never mind, the sentiment’s the same. We are having a standard family get together over Easter and I have been giving some thought to the food *always*. We will, I expect, go for a traditional leg of lamb on Easter Sunday,…
Would you like to help make our neighbourhood safer? The East Sheen Police Liaison Group (PLG) needs a volunteer Chair and Secretary. At the last PLG meeting on 21st March at East Sheen Baptist Church Hall our beloved Sergeant Jan Medcalf announced that this was her last meeting as she is retiring from the MPS…
Here’s your chance: much loved local luxury chocolate shop Sandrine’s owners are looking for someone to take over their business. For 32 years Sandrine at 239 Upper Richmond Road West has been selling luxury Belgian Chocolate to the community of East Sheen and further afield. Current owners Anna and Sergio are now ready to retire…
I am, and to quote Nigella as I have been watching old episodes of her Nigella Bites show, in Temple Food mode. I have been being particularly out of control with my biscuit habit recently and decided enough is enough. Woman can not live by chocolate coated Malted Milk biscuits alone. Also, my vegan selection…
This recipe will feature on Lucy Loves later this week. Mother’s Day can be a difficult time as well as a special day for Mother figures. It brings sadness for some and celebration for others. Mother’s of all nature will be cherished this coming weekend, whoever they are to you in your lives; Mothers, Fathers,…
Local private educational consultancy Laidlaw Education are running three types of lessons and courses this Easter Holiday. They offer exam revision lessons for A level, GCSE and Common Entrance, individual lessons for children with specific needs and fun Easter courses for children in years 2 – 6. Is your child approaching GCSE or A levels? …
Estate agents Hamptons International is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year and as a result the company will have various incentives and projects throughout the year, one of which is Project Planet. Hamptons International has partnered with Refill to prevent plastic pollution. You can download the free app and find a refill station for water. …
Sometimes the need for cake is strong but the will is weak. That’s the kind of mood I’m in a the moment. Motivation is low and I am just not in the mood for eating anything remotely healthy. I have had a cold for two weeks, the wind has whipped my hair into a tatty…
Mince recipes are a staple in our house. They’re good value, quick and tasty. Beef, turkey, veal or pork mince are brilliant staples and I love them all. This Vietnamese Pork Patties recipe has become a firm favourite in our house, well with Ben and Clyde at least, George would never be so adventurous as…
