Santa Maria Novella
No, I have not just come back from Italy (on the basis it’s inclemently cold in Europe at the moment I’m thrilled not to be anywhere near it). But when I was… Read More
Lazy Cooking in England
Living here in Singapore means that I do have a modicum of help in the cheffing-up department (‘thank goodness’ cry two small people). Despite being somewhat stove-shy, I’m actually not a bad… Read More
Changmoh Travels: Kew Gardens
My sis lives in Barnes and it’s beautiful. It’s the sort of place that makes you say ‘Barnes, actually’ when people ask where in London you are staying. So after NY I… Read More
English Mother’s Day
English Mother’s Day is this Sunday, 10th March. I celebrate this one, despite the fact that I’m living here in Singapore where Mother’s Day happens in May. There are a few reasons… Read More
Butter Dishes…Finding One that Works in Singapore
My favourite breakfast – it comes a close second to a bowl of fish ball mee from Ghim Moh market – is a slice of seeded brown bread, slightly burnt around the… Read More
The Old Fashioned Sweet Shop in Burford
I love old fashioned shops. I have a particular weakness for beautiful old fashioned sweetshops – and not just because I love eating sweets (my guilty secret: the white licorice round ones… Read More
Easy Peasy Chicken Pie
This is fabulously easy to make, delicious to eat and looks seriously impressive. What more could you ask for?… Read More





















