Journal Entries

RETAILERS, RESTAURANTS, RETREATS BLACK BOUGH Black Bough was set up by Adam Withington and Alex Barter in 2011. It is a small shop in the quaint market town of Ludlow, stocking wares that they believe...

A SUMMERTIME PICNIC CLASSIC A simple recipe from Samantha at @GoFrenchYourself, ‘This quiche Lorraine recipe yields a rich egg pie and hails from the mountainous region of Lorraine in northern France. Sufficient for a filling...

FINE STATIONERY AND PROPER POST: SCRIBBLE & DAUB Scribble & Daub is a fine stationery company founded by Caroline Kent. Previously a curator of contemporary art, Caroline believes that even the smallest token that is...

TRADITIONAL CHERRY CLAFOUTIS Cherry season is notoriously short so enjoy them while you can. We have a delicious and traditional recipe from Samantha at @GoFrenchYourself who is based in Oklahoma Samantha says it takes about...

ZERO-WASTE TIPS AND THE STORE CUPBOARD STAPLES Around this time last year we gathered at British Architect John Soane’s Pitzhanger Manor for our first ever Falcon Feast. London-based catering company and cafe, Social Pantry, created...

BAKING WITH THE KIDS THIS SUMMER Enjoy this simple recipe for basic bread from Angela at @poppie_prints this Summer. An essential starter for any beginner breadmakers, kids and adults alike. It uses just five ingredients,...

RECREATE YOUR FAVOURITE BRUNCH: THE ULTIMATE SPREAD Almost three in five consumers have used more local stores and services to help support them during the coronavirus lockdown. Now is the time to invest in your...

BLUEBERRY RIPPLE ICE CREAM Giovanna and Marcus are a chef and butcher couple from South London. Giovanna was runner up on MasterChef in 2017 and Marcus has been a butcher for 15 years. They are...

RECREATE YOUR FAVOURITE BRUNCH: OREO FRENCH TOAST Find joy in recreating your favourite brunch dishes at home like @LondonCoffeeShops. If you’ve been missing your favourite brunch spot and you’re craving something sweet to kickstart the...

FRESH SUMMER VIETNAMESE ROLLS Fresh Vietnamese Summer rolls, also known as goi cuon (goi translates to salad and cuon translates to coil or roll), are the perfect summer snack or dinner. These fresh Vietnamese Summer...

RETAILERS, RESTAURANTS, RETREATS GRACE & COMPANY Grace & Company offers a carefully curated collection of classic designer and artisanal items for the home and beyond. Dorothy (Founder) grew up in Poland which has always had...

TOP TIPS FOR CLEANING ENAMELWARE Here are our top tips for keeping your long-lasting Falcon looking timeless and vibrant: You can use a dishwasher, but make sure you scrub off stubborn stains first…Falcon can safely...

RETAILERS, RESTAURANTS, RETREATS COASTAL EXPLORATION COMPANY Coastal Exploration Co. is a beautifully unique enterprise, founded by Henry Chamberlain, providing unique explorations along the North Norfolk Coast on traditional fishing boats under sail. From wild adventurous...

TREAT SOMEONE SPECIAL THIS FATHER'S DAY Photography by Ruth Ward Our boxed products are useful for everyday family life and include some of our most iconic designs and shapes.   We’re offering 20% off our...

GROWING YOUR OWN HERBS Hackney Herbal specialises in creative workshops which teach people about the extensive uses of herbs. They are currently running online workshops and making special ‘staying home’ herbal tea blends designed to...

THE PERFECT PICNIC CHECKLIST As we slip into summertime get ready for picnic season and redefine al fresco dining at home with our simple checklist. Decamping from the kitchen has never been simpler with our...

A GUIDE TO GATHERING WILD EDIBLES FROM YOUR DOORSTEP Spending time outside and connecting with nature couldn’t be more important at the moment. As many of us step out into the great outdoors for daily...

PEACH & DULCE DE LECHE CAKE WITH MERINGUES & CREAM Extracted from: The Roasting Tin Around the World – Global One Dish Dinners by Rukmini Iyer (Square Peg) £16.99 HBK Photography by David Loftus Rukmini...

ALMOND BAKED OATMEAL This quick and easy breakfast recipe is by food writer and blogger @thefauxmartha. Try different frozen berries and fresh fruit to create your favourite variation, topped with a dollop of yoghurt.  ...

GOAT'S CHEESE, RED ONION & ROSEMARY PIZZA With the warmer weather in full swing, try this recipe from our archive by @ophelieskitchenbook. It’s a wonderful recipe for the whole family, and is quick and easy...

LENTIL, GOAT'S CHEESE & ROAST BEET SALAD This recipe is by food writer @theglutenfreetable. It’s a delicious summer salad which can be made in bulk and served as a working from home lunch during the...

TOP TIPS FOR SETTING THE TABLE Go all out with setting the table at home this bank holiday, it doesn’t have to be extravagant to make an impact and feel special. From simple ideas such...

ROSEMARY SCONES WITH RHUBARB, VANILLA & ROSE JAM This recipe for rosemary scones by Jess Davis of Jam Jar Cafe, Cornwall, has given our favourite sweet treat a savoury twist. They’re delicious served warm with...

SUMMER DINING ESSENTIALS With summer starting off a little differently than usual for most of us, one thing which hasn’t changed is our love of dining al fresco, whether it’s on the beach or even...