The Journal.
Welcome to The Journal. Here you’ll find recipes, tips and inspiration for your home, whether that’s for daily life or preparing for occasions and evenings with friends. All of these suggestions are collected from our family life.
Creating an Autumnal Cheese Board
As the leaves turn to those vibrant hues of orange, red, and gold, autumn invites us to gather together and celebrate the rich and diverse flavours that characterise this wonderful season. An autumnal cheese board is the perfect way to fully embrace this enchanting time, beautifully showcasing an abundance of seasonal produce, artisanal cheeses, and delightful accompaniments that are sure to please. With its visual appeal and variety of textures and tastes, a thoughtfully arranged cheese board serves as a perfect centrepiece for gatherings, whether it be a casual evening spent with friends or as the final flourish to round off a more refined and elegant dining experience.
The Art of Setting an Autumnal Table
Autumnal table arrangements are probably the most captivating of the year, filled with character, a sense of nostalgia, cosy ambiances and set off by wonderful comfort food. In a nutshell, it creates a much-needed feeling of comfort for those cooler autumn days when the air turns chilly. Whether it’s a small or large gathering, your guests will be sure to appreciate the enveloping warm atmosphere that fills your home.
An Appreciation of Slow Living
Want to know more about slow living? This gentler way of living is for anyone looking to slow down and enjoy life. It can shift your focus from what is lacking to what is fulfilling and enriching.
Poached Pear Recipe
For a classic dessert with a delicate twist, try making Earl Grey poached pears! This sophisticated dish combines the sweetness of ripe pears with the fragrant notes of Earl Grey tea, resulting in a beautifully balanced treat that is sure to impress your guests.
Evergreen Book Review
Evergreen is a refreshing and emotionally resonant book that lingers in your mind long after the final page is turned. In a fast paced world, with its relentless drive for novelty, Evergreen is a brilliant guide to navigate the twists and turns, the ups and downs of every day life.
Six Wonderful Winter Wellness Tips
As we’re still in the middle of winter we thought we’d talk about some winter wellness to get you through to spring! These are our some of our ‘Ins’ for self care this winter, which should help to brighten your mood throughout this bleak season!
A Stylish Sustainable Christmas
A Nancy Meyers kind of Christmas is the one we all dream about. The smell of pine and cinnamon in the air when you step indoors, enjoying mince pies and stollen, roaring fireplaces, charming country homes sprinkled in a light dusting of snow. Not only are the aesthetics something to dream about but the whole mood and joyful feeling they fill you with. I think being more purposeful with consciously curated gifts and decorations really just makes Christmas so much more meaningful.
Hosting Friendsgiving
This time of year gives us the ideal chance to indulge in the fusion of flavours, flickering firelight, gatherings and giving that are the essence of autumn and winter. Root vegetables roasted to perfection, twinkling candles, warm and inviting spaces with autumn hued floral arrangements, all contribute to cherishing some lovely moments together, when joy and laughter fill the evening.
Butternut Squash Risotto
Butternut squash risotto is one of my favourite recipes. It's creamy, comforting, and filled with autumn flavour. So if you’re looking for a new recipe this one is definitely a crowd pleaser, and its particularly good if you’re hosting a dinner for quite a few people.
A delicious recipe for Chai latte
There’s something magical about the changing colours of the leaves, the crisp air, cosy jumpers, and the smell of wood-burning fireplaces. And when the weather gets colder, there’s nothing better than a chai latte; it really lets you indulge in a little comfort. It’s such a perfect drink for the cosy season. Warming spices with a hint of sweetness can really boost your mood on those dreary days.