A traditional school jam and coconut tray bake that I’m sure you will love. Made with super soft sponge with a jam and coconut topping, I promise it’ll be hit with everyone. The twelfth day of our lock down and I am cooking and baking more than usual. Yesterday while cleaning…
A few days ago, though it seems like weeks already, we were just continuing with our mundane daily routine. Now we are in lockdown. If caught leaving my home I could be fined or even arrested for carrying out non-essential tasks. So weird how just in a few days our…
Are you looking for that certain type of plant that you cannot get in your local garden centre? Why not check out these 20 online plant shops in Spain that sell a wide range of indoor and outdoor plants that suits every taste. I never saw myself as the gardening…
In this post, I will be showing a step by step guide on how I transformed old wooden interior doors by using Frenchic furniture paint! Let’s face it unless you buy a modern or renovated Spanish property, you might find yourself living in a house that still retains it’s old…
Are you looking to get a mortgage in Spain as a self-employed ex-pat? Then read on and find out how we got our mortgage approved in less than a month! First of all, I want to be clear that this post is based on our personal experience. This post is…
12 Weeks of summer holidays is upon us and to keep your sanity while making sure the kids are having fun here is a list of 20 Summer Camps For Kids In Valencia to keep the kids entertained all summer long!
Impress your family and friends with this sticky, Korean style crunchy, sweet and spicy chicken wings. Ideal for special occasions or just a quick mid-week treat. Having lived in Spain for 7 years now, familiar food is just one of the things that I really miss. I’m not saying that…
Living in an urbanisation in Valencia can have many advantages. For example; it’s a great place for families, as many have facilities to cater for kids and you will find a community hotspot like a bar so you can socialise with your neighbours. However, not all urbanisation are the same.…
On this post, I will walk you through a quick description on how to apply for residency in Valencia, Spain. I assume you have been thinking for a while about living in Valencia, and have come to the conclusion that Valencia is a great place to live. Well, you’re not…
If you love banana loaf and Nutella I assume that you won’t need much convincing to try this super moist Banana & Nutella Bread Loaf. Not only that it’s easy to make, it makes use of any left over bananas in your fruit bowl. My kids seem to hate day…
Visiting family and friends in the UK is something that we do frequently. Living in Valencia means that we are fortunate enough to be only 20 minutes drive to the airport. During the month of April to October, flights run from Valencia to East Midlands which is the most convenient…
One of the things I get excited about on the approach to Christmas is what kind of advent calendar I’d get from the other half. Over the years, I’ve been lucky enough to receive the most awesome advent calendars. From Yankee Candle, Soap & Glory, Hotel to Hotel Chocolat goodies.…
Oh Christmas, we have a love and hate relationship. Every year there is so much to organise, people to see, and family to visit. It doesn’t make it easy that we are over 1000 miles away from our nearest and dearest, and every year, we try to alternate who is…
It was 2 years ago when we discovered the charming medieval town of Peñiscola. I must admit that it’s one of my favourite towns in the Valencian Community. As well as having a vast amount of history, it also offers pristine blue beaches and an ancient castle. Here you will…
You could say I’ve been an immigrant/expat for quite a bit. Twenty-nine years to be exact. Let’s rewind back to 1989 when my family arrived in England. I was 10 years old. The whole cultural shock was difficult to adjust to. I had to learn a new language. Make some…
Believe it or not, Valencia offers a lot more than glorious sunshine and amazing beaches. Similar to its sister cities of Madrid and Barcelona, art and culture are firmly ingrained in Valencia’s history.From the Muslim fortress of Almudín, the Fallas museum, to the impressive Gothic architecture of The Silk Exchange,…
The difficulties and struggles of becoming moderately bilingual are REAL. Knowing if an item is male or female. Trying to keep up with a conversation that has 10 people talking over each other can really make my head explode. I have a bunch of phrases and words that I can…
This retro sprinkle tray bake was the trend back in school and one of the highlights of my school days in the UK (yes, really!). I have forgotten how much I loved this cake until my 11-year-old and I started talking about our favourite school desserts. You see, school dinners are…
There are many interesting and unique neighbourhoods in Valencia, and finding the best areas to live is not always easy. Everyone has different preferences, and so everyone will have different criteria in terms of location, local amenities, and the price per square meter they are prepared to pay for a…
This summer, my inbox was particularly busy with enquiries from families who want to or thinking about living in Valencia. It’s nice to be able to help or at least point parents in the right direction. I know how important it is to know if you’re making the right decision…
Having the right tools and applications for my business is as important as having my first cup of coffee in the morning. Without it, I wouldn’t able to function. Well, not the way I want to anyway. Back in the days when I first started, I used the old school…