Are you looking into moving to Valencia? But not sure where to start when looking for a home? Read my experiences and 10 things to look out for when house hunting in Valencia, Spain. We moved to Valencia in late 2012, you can read about a little bit of background…
Make this amazing and soft chocolate choux buns with vanilla cream filling. Yes, it’s sinful, but honestly it’s so good! Pronounced ‘shooo’ the choux pastry is a classic French recipe that can be filled with sweet and savoury filling. Personally, I love it with a chocolate icing and cream filling,…
We have finally entered Phase One in Valencia. Here are just some of the first things our family has done since the lockdown started to ease. It’s been 10 weeks since Valencia began lockdown. Ten weeks of us following the rules and staying at home. Last week Valencia entered Phase…
Hanging wall pots with geraniums have been associated with the Mediterranean since I can remember. But did you know that as well as making houses look pretty they also had a purpose?
A traditional and authentic Filipino chicken adobo recipe that’s so delicious I’m you’ll make it again and again! Adobo is a national dish of the Philippines that can be made with chicken, pork or seafood. Made from a simple marinade, it’s tasty, comforting and delicious served with steamed rice. There…
Are you looking for the best referral network to explode your blog or websites traffic? Read on and find out how I used Pinterest to drive traffic to my blog! If you take your blog seriously, I am sure that you have researched how to increase your traffic. There are…
When I re-created the classic sprinkle tray bake 2 years ago, I never thought that it would become so popular. Since then it has been tried and tested by many of my readers with amazing results! So to say thanks I am showcasing the best tray bakes that you guys…
Netflix and Amazon Prime have proved useful during these times. Here are some of what I have been watching to get through lockdown… Now that lockdown is lasting longer than anticipated I’m glad to say that I’m finding more time to watch TV. Before this whole thing started, I remember…
It may look complicated but cooking fideuá de marisco is super easy to make and it’s also one of our favourite dishes. I make fideuá at least once a month and store it in the freezer so it’s a great batch food to when I’m too busy to cook during…
You do not have to spend money to have ‘new’ things. Why not breathe a new lease of life to your old garden furniture? Check out how to upcycle a wooden bistro set by making it over with outdoor chalk paint. Since lockdown began I found myself trying to achieve…
Fancy trying this easy to make sweet and sour chicken for the weekend? Check out how you can recreate this take-away classic from the comfort of your own home. Even though I LOVE Chinese food, sweet and sour chicken is one of those dishes that I try to avoid when…
A list of online shops where you can buy cactus and succulents to add to your collection! Many deliver to Spain, EU and Internationally. Check them out! If you have killed your fair share of plants in your time and love the boho or Mediterranean style then cactus and succulents…
Well, what can I say? 40 days on and Spain are still in isolation. In the past 5 weeks, we have been confined to our home. Surprisingly we are doing well, and somehow this whole situation is becoming the new normal and we are getting used to it. Spain has…
Now that we are in this never-ending lockdown, I thought it would be a great idea to start projects that have been on my ‘to-do’ list starting with this wooden log succulent planter. I have seen these planters for sale in home decor shops, but have always thought that I…
Valencia is a beautiful city full of traditions and sunshine! The friendly Valencian attitude is contagious, and if you live in this city for long enough, their culture and attitude start to rub off on you. From the weekly ritual of the paella. Knowing the difference between arroz a banda,…
Delicious and tender Asian style crispy fried chicken is a quick and tasty recipe that keeps my boys quiet during dinnertime. With minimal ingredients, it’s a simple and comforting meal with an Asian twist. When it comes to chicken my family would always go for this juicy and tasty Asian…
How do you fancy a fudgy and chocolatey chocolate sprinkle tray bake? Well, you have come to the right place! Day 15 and the second weekend of our quarantine, leaves me bouncing off the walls. Literally! So I have turned to baking and cooking to keep me sane during these…
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…