Eating Out

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My Mum was a Domestic Science teacher, she is the only person I know who could pull out a three course lunch for unexpected guests effortlessly from first principles in 30 minutes with nothing in the fridge. I don’t recall any restaurant visits in my childhood and there was never a ready meal or takeaway in the house… Not sure I even knew fast food existed…

I do vividly remember the Dinner Party, my parents were social folk who invited friends round often. I also remember the joy of Sunday morning and eating sherry trifle, lemon soufflé, fruit palova for breakfast… unsupervised by the parents who on reflection were dealing with a hangover. You just can’t beat trifle for breakfast.

Surprisingly I can cook, it must be genetic because I have not put in the effort to practice…. However I often go out for food with my friends, Afternoon Tea is my new thing along with Brunch. I always look at the pudding menu first and rank places purely on the pud!

Superb Summer Pastries

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Mothers Day

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Mallory Court Afternoon Tea

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Le Manoir Aux Quat Saison

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Jacobs Inn, Wolvercote Oxfordshire

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The Handmade Burger Company

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Aubaine

Its Half Term and although self employed, I still like to go day tripping during the weeks holiday. I like to see what’s happening in London and take in some people watching. This time we hopped on the new railway...

The Langham, Palm Court, London

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Sketch London

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Oblix at The Shard

What do you buy the friend who has everything for Christmas…. You buy them Lunch on the 32nd floor of the Shard. I selected Oblix…. However I am sure that I will be returning to visit AquaShard and Hutong in...