Summer is finally making an appearance in London- albeit somehow reluctantly. I’m looking forward to things slowing down a little and to spending the weekend relaxing, catching up with friends and testing some season-appropriate recipes. Coming soon to a screen near you: a colorful bean salad, peanut butter M&M whiskey ice cream and a beet & goat cheese tart tatin.

Stay cool, stay positive, have a great weekend y’all!

Beautiful beaches shot from above, to help get us into a holiday mode.

I love reading stories about food almost as much as I love cooking and eating. This glimpse into what famous goodies and baddies liked to eat is currently at the top of my list.

Things to not do to get other things done.

I’ve never quite understood the concept of ‘clean eating’ and the term ‘wellness’ which has been thrown around almost non stop lately still leaves me baffled. This article offers a very interesting and food for thought-worthy take on both.

Selfie sticks for guns– really made me laugh.

I find these beautiful drawings of kitchens and bakers both soothing and nostalgic.

I’m kind of obsessed with these summer sandals. Yay or nay?

The definition of a summer table show stopper, two kinds of chocolate, cream, wafers and all.

* Charm in spades: a single red rose in Chelsea, my old neighborhood.