The G&T Cocktail | A Refreshing Take on a True Classic
byThe traditional Gin and Tonic is a classic and one of my absolute favourites. Made with good quality Gin (Hayman’s Old Tom or Bombay…
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Strawberry Daiquiri Cupcakes with Malibu
byThere are two things i love in the food world and that’s cocktails and cakes, so for National Strawberry Day (yes apparently this exists!)…
Champagne and Roses Cocktail | Recipe
byWe love a glass of champagne here on xameliax so what better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day this year than with a Champagne cocktail! Valentine’s…
Beer Batter Maple Bacon Cupcakes
byLast year i wanted to get Joe something for Valentine’s Day that avoided the sickly pink hearts and fluffy teddy bears that usually line…
Espresso Martini Recipe | How to make the perfect cocktail
byI’m a huge Irish coffee fan whenever i’m out for a nice meal, finishing off your food with a warm boozy creamy coffee is…
Cocktail O’Clock | The Ox Pasture Passion
byA couple of months back Joe and I went to stay in a luxury retreat up in the Yorkshire Moors called Ox Pasture Hall where…
Zesty Lemon Meringue Cupcakes
byI love Lemon Meringue! Anything with sharp citrus flavours and a sweet edge is good for me and when I saw these Lemon Meringue…
Homemade pea and ham soup recipe
byI love a good homemade soup. Ever since i got my Tower Soup Maker they’ve been a staple part of my weekday dinners and…
White Cosmopolitan recipe | My Showstopper Cocktail
byA few weeks back I went down to London for a weekend in Knightsbridge stopping at the Mandarin Oriental, and in the evening I took…
Christmas Spiced Sugar Cookies | Recipe
byThe big day is nearly here and here in the xameliax household we’re incredibly excited! So before I sign off for a few…
Ox Pasture Hall | Luxury House Retreat in Yorkshire
byLast weekend Ox Pasture Hall invited Joe and I to stay for the night and enjoy their luxury accommodation for a little pre-Christmas relaxing break. Set…
Curried Pumpkin and Butternut Squash Soup | Recipe
byA healthy and delicious soup recipe perfect for cold Autumn nights or for packaging up as a quick and warming lunch on the go….
Mum’s Cottage Pie | Recipe
byMy mum’s Cottage Pie is my absolute favourite so the day she passed down the recipe was a happy one indeed! It’s a real…
Black Treacle and Ginger Spiced Cake Recipe
byForget the super sweet flavours of Halloween, it’s time for warming spices and dark treacles just in time for Bonfire Night! This is one…