Less than a month to go until I visit the States for ‘The Little Paris Kitchen’ book tour. Getting excited! I’ll be signing copies of my book at Anthropologie stores in Boston and Short Hills, New Jersey. Looking forward to meeting some of you there!

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* Maybe I’ll need to brush up on some lingo before I head to the USA.

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Here’s a round up of my latest Instagram adventures. Hope you’ve all had a fabulous week

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Sometimes a delightful slice of cake can totally transform your day. This week my Evening Standard Column will appeal to those harbouring a sweet tooth. Here’s my Chocolate Angel Cake recipe, perfect for the Dreams Come True charity event, Dream Tea.

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“And so with the sunshine and the great bursts of leaves growing on the trees, just as things grow in fast movies, I had that familiar conviction that life was beginning over again with the summer.” ― F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby. When Fitzgerald mused about the pleasures of summer, chances are high that he was midway through a chilled beverage, potentially on a French terrace.

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My friends and family can attest that I am a true picnic lover. As soon as there’s even a hint of sunshine I’m already reaching for my picnic basket and dusting off the nearest picnic blanket. Even though the European summer seems far off on the horizon after a somewhat non-existent spring, surely the weather has to sort itself out sometime soon, right?

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For my recent picnic feature in the Evening Standard magazine, I included this cocktail recipe, perfect for summer days (or nights).

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Here’s another summertime recipe from my picnic-inspired Evening Standard feature. This layered salad adds a nice touch to outdoor fare.

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I’m a firm believer that a picnic isn’t complete without dessert. Here’s my take on a sweet Yorkshire Pudding in my Evening Standard magazine picnic feature.

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* Brush up your cheese knowledge here (via @BuzzFeed).

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