What a day here in London. It’s been pouring rain all day long! But that won’t dampen the Woman Crush Wednesday spirits. Because the 70th WCW honoree needs her day in the sun, even if I have to create it in my own kitchen. But that won’t be hard because today’s recipe is a shining star alright. Thanks to the gorgeous gourmet gal Jenna Zoe. Continue reading
As I shared on here recently via a delish recipe, I LOVE lavender. And it has been a dream to see the Provence, France lavender fields in full bloom. Well guess what? Yesterday I was nearly there, without ever leaving London! Continue reading
Wednesday, well hello beautiful friend! And thanks to all of you for joining me as I shower another female chef with some love and admiration! No offense to the men out there doing their thing in the culinary world. But this is the day for gourmet girl power here on Yankee Doodle Paddy! I will be recreating a recipe by the honoree live on Snapchat (username blissbakery) if you’d like to watch. It is going to be a good one because the 69th WCW recipient is the incredible Nancy Silverton! Continue reading
Hump Day for some is Happy Day for me! Woman Crush Wednesday number 66 and I am so excited to share this fabulous female chef with you. Some of you may know her already, but if you don’t you can thank me now. Olia Hercules is originally from the Ukraine, but lives and works here in London. About ready to launch her second cookery book, this gorgeous gourmet gal is flying with her innovative recipes! And today I will be recreating one of them live on my Snapchat (username blissbakery) and sharing the LOVE with her on here too! Continue reading
You have likely heard of the “C Word”. And it probably conjures up a reaction. For some it might mean one thing and for others it’s something else. Today I would like to share with you a different kind of “C Word” and I believe this one is destructive as well. Continue reading
Yep the future’s so Brighton, I gotta wear shades! A little take on an oldie but a goodie, but that song was in my head when I hit the laptop to share my latest gastronomic expedition with you. It is hard to believe I have lived in London this long and never made the one hour train journey to Brighton on England’s south coast! It’s been on my mind to do for ages, but various reasons have always circumvented the plans. So I was delighted that this week’s Foodie Fieldtrip Friday allowed me to soak up some sun, listen to the crashing waves and indulge in total iconic Brighton Beach eats! Continue reading
Welcome back to Woman Crush Wednesday! My favorite day of the week where I choose a female chef and recreate one of her recipes live on Snapchat. And of course this here is the LOVE story for our one and only gourmet gal! This week’s honoree is the best selling cookery book writer and world famous food blogger Deb Perelman. Her blog Smitten Kitchen has been the gold standard for food bloggers practically since its inception back in 2006. Her prolific posts of incredible sweet and savory foods have ignited flames in the hearts of home cooks from coast to coast! Continue reading