Sussex Bonfire and Carnivals
By Lyn Funnell The Sussex Bonfire season has started. It will go on in different towns and villages until the end of November. We went to the Crowborough Bonfire... Read more.
Mangoffi Pie – Easy & Delicious Recipe
By Lyn Funnell I was at a book signing recently, and on the next table was Ian Dowding. Ian’s one of the most famous unknown chefs in the world! Let…... Read more.
West Station Tea Rooms and Sivyers Antiques, Bexhill-on-Sea
By Lyn Funnell The weather was terrible. It was bucketing down and visibility was bad. So we parked the car opposite a very interesting building. I had trouble getting... Read more.
Essential Guide to Homecare in Kent
Choices and Top Provider Choosing the right care for a loved one is one of the most significant and emotional decisions a family can make. Whether it’s for elderly... Read more.
An Impressive Buffet in a Small Space.
By Lyn Funnell Note the salad jars against the wall. We threw a once-only Garden Party for all our friends. I wanted to put on a really good Buffet for…... Read more.
UFO Over Stonehenge?
By Lyn Funnell Last week I published the strange object in the sky photographed by Granddaughter Isabella while on holiday in Somerset. Is This a UFO? – Unknown... Read more.
Is This a UFO?
By Lyn Funnell My Granddaughter took this photo Tuesday around 1310 at Watchett. They’re on holiday in Somerset. Look in the sky to the right. She didn’t... Read more.
Malta’s Catacombs, Aliens & The Disappearing Schoolchildren; True or Urban Myth?
By Lyn Funnell I wrote this article several years ago and I’m still hoping to find out information about it so I’m re-publishing it. Our Journalist Albert Fenech,... Read more.
Meatloaf Medley
By Lyn Funnell I had a lot of leftovers in my fridge and I was thinking Bubble and Squeak. Then I had an idea; I would try to make a…... Read more.
Halloumi Japanese Style.
By Lyn Funnell Halloumi is a useful addition to your food supplies. Known as Squeaky Cheese, it doesn’t melt when it’s cooked, and it squeaks when you bite it!... Read more.
Candied Watermelon Rind: Sounds awful; tastes Delicious!
By Lyn Funnell. It’s very easy to make and takes a longish time, but it’s worth it! If you take off the dark green skin of the watermelon you’ll find…... Read more.
Mondaino; a Rimini Village torn in Two
By Lyn Funnell Mondaino is one of the spectacular fortified villages that dominate every hilltop in the Territory of Rimini. It is completely split into two areas,... Read more.
Sundried Tomatoes – I nearly Forgot!
By Lyn Funnell I could kick myself because we’ve had lovely hot weather lately but I never thought about making sun-drying tomatoes. And it’s ever so easy.... Read more.
Stinging Nettles; Nature’s Medicine Cabinet
By Lyn Funnell Gardeners regard nettles as a nuisance. But they are the most valuable and useful plant in the garden, if not the world! The Romans introduced the... Read more.
Historic Train Journey from Palma to Soller, Majorca
By Lyn Funnell The journey from Palma to Soller takes just under an hour, travelling through the picturesque Serra de Tramuntana mountains. We were looking forward... Read more.
Lyn’s Favourite Dip
By Lyn Funnell I was given this recipe by a friend of mine. Her daughter lived in Libya before all the troubles. It was popular at Ex-Pats’ parties and social…... Read more.
A Harry Sandwich
By Lyn Funnell Harry’s Bar in Venice is famous for its food and drinks. One of its recipes is a toasted sandwich. This is my version of it, which is…... Read more.
I love Palma Majorca (or is it Mallorca?)
By Lyn Funnell The buses went to Palma every 15 minutes, opposite our hotel, the Bonsol. We all speak Spanish and our daughter went to pay the driver. But he…... Read more.
Sister Sarah’s Veggie Crumble
By Lyn Funnell A mixture of vegetables, chopped. Use whatever you have. Instead of boiling them, you can use any leftover cooked veg you have. I used cauliflower,... Read more.
Pond Life
By Lyn Funnell Since we dug out a large pond in our garden recently, it has really attracted the wildlife. We piled up the clayey contents of the pond and…... Read more.
Ross Bowie takes on The 13 Bridges Challenge, in aid of SSAFA and This Is Us CIC – “If I can, anyone can”
By Lyn Funnell Tunbridge Wells, Kent, June 2025… “Hi. I am Ross. I am 33 years old, I have cerebral palsy and have spent most of my life in a wheelchair.... Read more.
Is That really My Voice? Lyn Talks on Hailsham Radio FM
By Lyn Funnell I was surprised when I heard my voice after I was interviewed on Hailsham FM. Do I really sound like that?! When Simon, the Radio Presenter, invited…... Read more.
Savoury Cheesy Bread Pudding
By Lyn Funnell All ingredients are approximate. It doesn’t matter if you vary them a bit. 1 ½ lbs/650kgms bread 3 eggs 20zs/50k Ashdown Foresters Cheese from... Read more.
Majorca’s Cuevas del Drach; Dragon’s Caves.
By Lyn Funnell While staying in Majorca at the Hotel Bonsol, we decided to visit the Cuevas del Drach. We’d been there several years ago and thought they were... Read more.
The High Weald Dairy Cookbook; Classic Kent and Sussex Recipes Updated
By Lyn Funnell Lyn’s latest book has just been released on amazon. Food & Travel writer Lyn Funnell brings you a delicious celebration of British cheese and... Read more.
Back to the Bay Side, Pevensey Bay
By Lyn Funnell I have eaten in the Bay Side Diner several times when I’ve been in the area, and its high quality and low prices always amaze me. Last…... Read more.
Bonsol. My Favourite Hotel
By Lyn Funnell The view from our balcony I stayed in the Bonsol Hotel in Majorca several years ago and I absolutely loved it. I always intended to return. Earlier…... Read more.
Showercaps have Many Uses! Here are 30 of Them.
By Lyn Funnell Free showercaps are often found in hotel bathrooms. I always put them in my bag and take them home as they come in very useful. Here are…... Read more.
Portsmouth’s Spinnaker Tower
By Lyn Funnell On a day trip to Portsmouth, the first thing that we noticed was the Spinnaker Tower. It dominates the skyline wherever you walk and it can be…... Read more.
High Weald Halloumi Hotpot
By Lyn Funnell 4oz/150g Halloumi, cut into small cubes. Dry fry in a pan , turning it, until each side is golden. Take it out of the pan, into a…... Read more.
Free Book of the Week Offer!
Lyn’s book, Fat Hope! is an amazon Book of the Week. It’s FREE to download for one week, starting today. Do read it & enjoy it. and would... Read more.
Laughton, Sussex; Known as The Village of the Buckle.
By Lyn Funnell Laughton used to be known as The Smelliest Village in Sussex! A bit harsh, isn’t it? But it didn’t get any mains drainage until the 1950s.... Read more.
Britannia Fish & Chips in Portsmouth
By Lyn Funnell On a day trip to Portsmouth, we hoped to find a genuine Fish & Chip Restaurant on the seafront. We all went in the Britannia, after…... Read more.
Squash & Halloumi Risotto
By Lyn Funnell All ingredients are approximate. Keep tasting while you’re cooking. This is a very simple dish, but delicious! I won a Nationwide competition with... Read more.
Old Naval Expressions that we still use
By Lyn Funnell On our recent visit to The National Museum of the Royal Navy in Hartlepool we were shown around the Frigate HMS Trincomalee by the excellent guide... Read more.
Fat Hope! Lyn’s Latest Book is Published.
By Lyn Funnell My latest book is now published by my new Publisher Keith Abbott Executive Director Michael Terence Publishing admin@mtp.agency | www.mtp.agency |... Read more.
Natural Wines that don’t Cost the Earth.
By Lyn Funnell Returning to England after five years in Malta was a cultural shock. Everything was so affordable there and all the alcohol was duty-free. So my parents... Read more.
Trimdon, Durham. A Small Northern Town with a Big History
By Lyn Funnell Trimdon, in County Durham, is divided into four; Trimdon Village, Trimdon Colliery, Trimdon Station and Trimdon Grange. It is said that King Canute... Read more.
We Meet at Last!
By Lyn Funnell I’ve known Seren for 13 years. She’s written for me every week. But we’d never met, although we’d almost managed it a few times. So when I…... Read more.
HMS Trincomalee
By Lyn Funnell The Frigate HMS Trincomalee is moored by the National Museum of the Royal Navy at Hartlepool. She (all ships are She) was built in India out of…... Read more.
Hever Castle, Ann Boleyn’s Haunted Family Home
By Lyn Funnell Getting off the coach, we walked through the entrance arch to Hever, and after walking a few yards, we could see the magnificent Hever Castle, surrounded... Read more.
A Day in Rye, Sussex
By Lyn Funnell We went on a Day Coach Trip to Rye Market. But the coach pulled up in front of an empty market site as it was raining! No…... Read more.
Marino’s; Excellent Rye Chipshop.
By Lyn Funnell On a recent day trip to Rye in Sussex, there was only one place we wanted to eat; Marino’s. I’d eaten there a couple of times before…... Read more.
Rainbow Roast, using Fresh Vegetables
By Lyn Funnell The seven colours of the rainbow are red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet. Do try this colourful dish of Rainbow Roast Vegetables. It’s... Read more.
Traditional Sussex Bacon Pudding
By Lyn Funnell I was a bit worried about this recipe as it had no liquid addition, or nothing juicy like tomatoes. But when it’s been steamed, the ingredients... Read more.
Ap-peeling Recipes to save Money!
I’m always looking for new ways to economise and save food waste, and I love it when I discover tasty, simple new recipes. The UK used to be very good…... Read more.
Lyn’s Favourite Article of the Year; Rendlesham Forest UFO, The UK’s Roswell, was first spotted over Kent and Sussex.
By Lyn Funnell The Rendlesham Forest UFO has become well-known worldwide. It’s called Britain’s Roswell Incident. But what is not so well-known is that... Read more.
Sleeping Beauty Christmas Pantomime
By Lyn Funnell We went to the Pantomime last night. Oh no you didn’t! Oh yes we did! It was the First Night of Sleeping Beauty. The Pantomime is being…... Read more.
In Search of The Snowman
By Lyn Funnell The National Trust, which was founded in 1895, owns over 500 houses, castles, gardens, parks and nature reserves. Most properties charge an entrance... Read more.
Pumpkin & Apple Pie
By Lyn Funnell I’ve made Pumpkin Pie several times and the Americans love it but I’ve found it too bland and tasteless. But I decided to have one last... Read more.