Mondaino; a Rimini Village torn in Two

By Lyn Funnell Mondaino is one of the spectacular fortified villages that dominate every hilltop in…

Ranjit Recommends: Brigit’s Afternoon Tea Covent Garden

By Ranjit Shergill When one thinks of Afternoon Tea, they might think it has to be…

Sundried Tomatoes – I nearly Forgot!

By Lyn Funnell I could kick myself because we’ve had lovely hot weather lately but I…

Stinging Nettles; Nature’s Medicine Cabinet

By Lyn Funnell Gardeners regard nettles as a nuisance. But they are the most valuable and…

Historic Train Journey from Palma to Soller, Majorca

By Lyn Funnell The journey from Palma to Soller takes just under an hour, travelling through…

Quick Fix Dessert: Chocolate Mousse Recipe

I love to finish a home-cooked meal with a home-made pudding, but with six children I…

Lyn’s Favourite Dip

By Lyn Funnell I was given this recipe by a friend of mine. Her daughter lived…

Dressing for Afternoon Tea

If the age old ritual of taking afternoon tea still conjures up images of polite, white-gloved…

A Harry Sandwich

By Lyn Funnell Harry’s Bar in Venice is famous for its food and drinks. One of…

I love Palma Majorca (or is it Mallorca?)

By Lyn Funnell The buses went to Palma every 15 minutes, opposite our hotel, the Bonsol.…