I know what Russia looks like. Or at least in two-dimensional form. All I need to do is switch on my computer and images of this vast country will fill my screen. What I want to know, though, is what does Russia smell like? When you walk past a café what scents do you pick up? And, the biggest question for me, what does it taste like? That’s … [Read more...] about Feasting on Fiction – Pryaniki from Mother Tongue by Julie Mayhew
Feasting on Romantic Comedy
Feasting on Romantic Comedy – Orange Shortbread from Conditional Love by Cathy Bramley
By Helen Redfern What if you were in a dead-end job, with a mean boss and your boyfriend dumps you on Valentine's morning then, then! you found yourself on the receiving end of an inheritance from a relative you'd never met. A rather generous inheritance. This inheritance would enable you to follow your dream. A dream that has been pushed aside for far too … [Read more...] about Feasting on Romantic Comedy – Orange Shortbread from Conditional Love by Cathy Bramley
Feasting on Romantic Comedy – Prosecco from Tinsel & Terriers by Cressida McLaughlin
Hurrah! The fourth and last novella is finally out to conclude this gorgeous romance series, based around Primrose Terrace, by Cressida McLaughlin, a colleague of ours here at Novelicious HQ. To say we are proud of her is an understatement. And I have to say I've thoroughly enjoyed it. I really have. First we had Wellies and Westies which was Part 1, then … [Read more...] about Feasting on Romantic Comedy – Prosecco from Tinsel & Terriers by Cressida McLaughlin
Feasting on Romantic Comedy – Gingerbread Cake from Delicious! by Ruth Reichl
Delicious! Oh my. I think this might be my favourite novel of the entire year. I have only just discovered Ruth Reichl. I know, right? Where have I been? Ruth is a chef, a former restaurant critic, and the last editor-in-chief of the now closed Gourmet magazine to name but a few. She has written some brilliant, mouth-watering memoirs. Tender at the Bone, Comfort Me with … [Read more...] about Feasting on Romantic Comedy – Gingerbread Cake from Delicious! by Ruth Reichl
Feasting on Romantic Comedy – Raspberry Cordial from Anne of Green Gables
"That's awfully nice raspberry cordial, Anne,' she said. 'I didn't know raspberry cordial was so nice." Yes, it's no wonder Anne's friend, Diane, likes the drink so much. She is actually lugging down glass after glass of homemade currant wine. Whoops. Anne of Green Gables cannot help but get herself into scrapes. Whether it be … [Read more...] about Feasting on Romantic Comedy – Raspberry Cordial from Anne of Green Gables