Can’t believe it’s already been four weeks since the release of the US version of Rachel Khoo’s Kitchen Notebook – how time flies! As with any recipe book, a lot of care and attention goes into the styling and ‘look and feel’ of every [...]

Now the days are finally getting longer and the sun is shining again, it’s time to put away the winter coats and start thinking about dressing for the warmer days. At this time of year I like to give my wardrobe a little spring clean and update it with a few key [...]

No food book could be complete without the finishing touches, from vintage plates to pots and pans in all shapes and sizes, even down to the clothes I wear when shooting the recipes. There’s a lot more that goes into it than you think (check out this blog post to see [...]

The leaves are slowly turning, the days are getting shorter and – worst of all – the temperature is beginning to plummet. Autumn is officially here. With winter chasing its heels (though there doesn’t seem to be much difference between the two these days!), [...]

There’s nothing I love more than a summer road trip. Jumping in the car, with a boot crammed full of everything from walking boots to sun hats, and setting off to a playlist jammed full of sing-a-long tracks fills my heart with joy. Being prepared for (almost) every [...]

“My Little French Kitchen” is first and foremost a recipe book. However, it is also a story book – celebrating French culture, style and wanderlust. As well as focusing on the prop styling for the recipe shots, I also spent time deciding which outfits would best represent my style.

If the styling in my new book has caught your eye, a good place to start (if you’re looking at replicating the look in your own kitchen) is your local second-hand shop. I love a good vintage find, and living in France has enabled me to fiercely feed my love of secondhand kitchen bits and bobs. Yes, you can fit a lot of cooking ware into a petite space, if you arrange your cupboard(s) carefully!

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?

In springtime, my little Paris kitchen takes a big sigh of relief, and comes alive with little signs of spring. Bunches of flowers, grocery bags full of fresh market goodies, and the odd tub of ice-cream all start making their way into my apartment :), as well as some new additions to my window box garden. Whilst we may not have heaps of space here in Paris, people make do with what they’ve got, and cultivate little green spaces in their homes – and at their windows.

Although recently it feels like my handbag has been stocked up with canelés from my trip to Bordeaux (where I’ve started shooting the photos for my new book) – usually I try and keep my handbag not too full (all the more room for treats!). Here’s a sneak peek into my (handbag) life: