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A Country Escape: Lower Slaughter, Cotswolds
Rolling hills, honey-hued cottages, bucolic scenery, the charming village of Lower Slaughter in the Cotwolds is as quintessential English countryside as it gets. Needing to get out of London, we did a mid-week…
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Oatmeal & Cranberry Cookies
There’s nothing like healthy oatmeal and cranberry cookies for a toddler playdate. As Salman Rushdie once said, “in the cookie of life, friends are the chocolate chips.” Late into my pregnancy with Lady…
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Mauritius: The Perfect Family Destination
Basking in the glorious sunshine with azure waters and a melting pot of cultures, Mauritius is the perfect family destination. It was exactly one year ago when we went to the idyllic island…
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One-Pot Morrocan Lamb Tagine
Cooler temperatures call for a one-pot Moroccan Lamb Tagine for an easy and hearty family recipe. The weather is seriously turning with the temperatures dropping quickly to single digits centigrade. Fall is in…
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Day Trip: Whitstable, U.K.
With pastel-coloured buildings, oysters galore, and pebble beaches, Whitstable is a perfect day trip for a dose of the classic British seaside. We are lucky to get one last burst of summery weather.…
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Falling for Fall: Coffee Cake with Streusel
Get in the mood for autumn with this amazing cinnamon coffee cake. Fall is definitely in the air. We’re just a few days shy from the autumnal equinox, one of two occasions when…
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Days Out: Natural History Museum
A day out with dinosaurs at the Natural History Museum? Yes, please! One of my favourite things about living in London is all the wonderful world-class museums. Most museums if not all are…
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Eating the Rainbow: Salmon Soba Veggie Bowl
In the summer months, it’s all about “eating the rainbow” of vibrant colours of reds, greens, orange, purples and whites/browns. If you have young kiddos, you’ll know they can be very fussy about…
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Did you say “Terrible Twos?”
Did you say “terrible twos?” Oh great, my precious tot is now two and a half! Lady Yeya is now 2.5 years old, exactly 30 months old. It’s insane how time is flying…
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Bacon, Eggs & Cheese Croissant Casserole
Bacon, eggs and cheese croissant casserole is the perfect dish to whip up for an impromptu brunch with old friends. There’s nothing quite like catching up with good friends over brunch. Before kids,…
