Spring Picnic at the Beach

serving salad at the beach picnic

The days are officially longer with the happy arrival of lighter, brighter evenings. The temperature is sneaking into the low to mid teens and there is the definite promise of spring, dare I even say summer, in the air. At this time of year we are all chomping at the bit to get ourselves out […]

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Halloween on the Beach

ceramics mini pumpkins spelling out "wicked"

Today marks All Hallows Eve. The 31st of October and for me it has always meant the beginning of the “proper” winter Season. The Harvest is done and the larders are full. Winter is officially coming. Autumn has been beautiful, the trees are exploding into colour and putting on a most generous display. This weekend […]

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Golden Autumn Beach Breakfast

Eating toast at the beach in a yellow coat

The Autumn has so far been golden and glorious. We decided to make the most of a particularly lovely Sunday and head to the ocean for a golden autumn beach breakfast. Dorset is awash with glorious spots to have a nibble; breakfast, brunch lunch or dinner. Take your pick! We donned our warmest Sowesters and Seasalt coats […]

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The Pig on the Beach; A seaside culinary delight

The view at The Pig on the Beach in Dorset

The Pig on the beach in Studland Dorset, is just one of a group of outstanding culinary hotels here in the South of England. They generally refer to themselves as a “restaurant with rooms” as the culinary experience comes before everything else. That being said the accommodation is more then outstanding. From cosy shepherds huts to […]

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