5 Favourite Recipe Books
One of the questions that came up repeatedly in the wake of my last post was about recipe books. I'll be the first to admit that I have a huge weakness for food related titles. I read recipe books like other people read novels and my Amazon wish list is almost...
My {Easter} weekend has mainly been spent…
Creeping downstairs with Jesse as the sun came up. Quietly sipping tea on the sofa. Slowly making a start on the mammoth task of preparing the house for weekend guests. Fixing breakfast for the children. Mixing up the batter for a Chocolate Easter Cake. Bookmark the...
How We Eat
Eating habits fascinate me. Not just what people consume, but how, why and with whom. I can't help browsing cookery book collections in other people's kitchens. I like to peer at grocery lists and peek inside pantries filled with store cupboard staples. The bit in MTV...
Lunch at Jamie’s Italian, Bristol
I felt a little cheeky accepting the invitation to review Jamie's Italian in Bristol. We've eaten there enough times to know how good it is. The restaurant has popped up in my weekend posts a few times in the past and it made the perfect setting for my birthday...
My weekend has mainly been spent…
Drifting in and out of sleep as the sun came up. Peeking out from beneath the covers when I heard Jesse creeping across the landing towards our bedroom. Leaving Mr L.A. to enjoy his lie-in. Tiptoeing downstairs in a daze. Sleepily sipping tea on the sofa. Squeezing in...
Love Audrey’s New Look
After months of plotting and planning, I'm thrilled to finally reveal Love Audrey's new look. As you can see, it's quite a departure from the blog's previous incarnation, but I hope you'll agree that it's perfect for me and my little corner of the internet. As much as...
My weekend has mainly been spent…
Wriggling over and making room for Jesse when he joined us in bed. Drifting in and out of sleep as he dozed beside me. Sleepily heading downstairs for a cup of tea. Pondering our plans for the day ahead. Fixing breakfast in a daze. Slipping into the shower. Pulling on...
A Family Mini-Break at The Goodwood Hotel
For me, one of the biggest challenges of freelance life is taking time off. When you work for yourself, there's no one to pick up the slack while you're away and there's certainly no holiday pay. However, I'm determined not to get sucked into a lifestyle where running...
A Feast for Chinese New Year with John Lewis Cook Edition
While I wouldn't say we've ever really 'celebrated' Chinese New Year together as a family, we do enjoy making the most of the opportunity to indulge our love of asian inspired food. Sharing a meal is a great way to introduce another culture to the children and the...
My weekend has mainly been spent…
Silently cursing my neighbour for waking me up when he started tinkering with his van on the driveway outside. Gazing up at the ceiling. Wishing I could drift back off to sleep again. Listening to Jesse clamber out of bed next door. Peeling back the bed covers so he...
Izzy’s Perfect Parisian Party
I don't know how or why, but Isabel fell in love with Paris a long time ago. To be more specific, she fell in love with the idea of Paris. After all, she's never actually been! We hope to rectify this one day and I cannot wait to see her face when she finally visits...
Heal’s Modern Craft Market
Last week, I was kindly invited to the launch of Heal's Modern Craft Market. I don't often make the long trip to London these days, but I was eager to attend. It might sound strange, but the shop, located on Tottenham Court Road, holds a very special place in my...
Birthday Letters for Isabel
Dear Izzy, You're in double digits now. Ten sounds so grown up. The memory of meeting you for the very first time is so fresh, the mess and magic of it all so vivid in my mind, I can hardly believe a decade has passed. Dear Izzy, I sense something new, something...
Best Laid Plans
So far, 2015 hasn't been quite as sparkly as I'd like. January was tough. Despite big plans and the best of intentions, it just didn't pan out as expected. Those of you that follow me on Twitter or Instagram may have already gathered that last week was particularly...
My weekend has mainly been spent…
Longing for a little more sleep after Jesse stumbled into my room around 5.45am. Listening to Izzy cough and splutter. She woke up with a nasty cold. Wishing Mr. LA wasn't working away. I've a long run of solo parenting ahead while he's shooting in Thailand. Lucky...
My weekend has mainly been spent…
Waking up alone. Mr. LA has been working away since Thursday. Feeling grateful that the children had slept until almost 8am. Letting them crawl into bed with me for some cuddles. Heading downstairs for a cup of tea. Enjoying a slow start to the day. Tucking into a...
My weekend has mainly been spent…
Waking up as Jesse clambered into bed beside me. Silently creeping downstairs with him while Mr. LA snored on. Sipping tea and sorting through photos for a blog post. Feeling calm and rested as we waited for the others to emerge from their slumber. Quietly enjoying...
Hello 2015!
After entertaining what felt like a constant stream of visitors over Christmas and New Year, we've had a delightfully slow start to 2015. The house was full of good friends and chaos on the 1st, so in a break from tradition I decided to wait a few days before...
Love Audrey Bakes ~ Chocolate & Cranberry Cake
When it comes to Christmas cake, I always choose chocolate over candied peel and cloves. I've been baking this beauty on Boxing Day for a few years now, and 2014 was no exception. Along with a huge ginger glazed ham, an epic cheeseboard and an array of festive...
Christmas Countdown
Oh December, you have certainly kept me on my toes! As well as concerts, parties and plays, there's been plenty of work, not to mention a child with chicken pox! I always have such grand plans for blogging in the run up to Christmas. Hats off to those who have been...
