The Art of Gathering
The best hosts understand that entertaining is less about the need to impress and more about creating space for connection
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Foraging in the Cotswolds: Wild food for your autumn table
Our commitment to rewilding and maintaining hedgerows here in the Cotswolds rewards a countryside ramble with bushes which glisten at this time of year
Off the Shelf: Nigel Slater's 'A Cook's Book'
A Cook’s Book’ is rooted in seasonality and a life enriched by food and experiences
Autumn Rituals: The Art of Slow Mornings
As autumn settles over the Cotswolds and daylight shortens, these slow mornings become increasingly precious.
Off the Shelf: Skye McAlpine’s ‘A Table With Friends'
With one foot in Venice and another in London, McAlpine’s approach to entertaining is laid-back yet impressive, unfussy yet rich in flavour.
Foraging in the Cotswolds: Wild food for your autumn table
Our commitment to rewilding and maintaining hedgerows here in the Cotswolds rewards a countryside ramble with bushes which glisten at this time of year
Autumnal Boltholes: The perfect cosy escapes in the Cotswolds
As the night draws to a close a little sooner and the opening of a window in the morning offers a refreshing crispness to the air, the urge to withdraw...
A Slow Transition…
There’s a subtle but noticeable shift in the air, as August draws to a close and September whispers its arrival. You may not be ready to embrace the shops’ insistence...
Off the Shelf: Midnight Chicken & Other Recipes Worth Living For
Ella Risbridger’s debut cookbook gently meanders through a story rich in friendship, love and heartache and the meals which she cherished along the way.
Women Doing Wellness, Well
‘Wellness’ has faced its ups and downs in recent years, from a seldom used term, to a booming multi-trillion dollar industry. What began as a holistic approach to mental health...
Effortless Outdoor Cooking
Cooking over fire never fails to impress. We’re sharing three low-effort, high-impact meals that will impress your guests.
Off the Shelf: Ottolenghi's Simple
This month, we’re breaking the cycle of uninspired weeknight dinners and we’re starting (perhaps appropriately) with Ottolenghi’s Simple.
The Romance of Countryside Picnics
The sprawling parks of London may be filled with merry young people soaking up this British sunshine, but step outside here in the Cotswolds and you will find a different...
Golden Days and Honey Haze: A Season with Honeymakers
As the final days of May slip away and Honeymakers prepares for the crucial month of June, the family-run beekeeping operation in the Cotswolds is taking a moment to reflect...
Pretty In Pink: Rhubarb Cocktails
While most of us grew up knowing rhubarb as the star of crumbles, it’s currently enjoying its renaissance
A Conversation With Woodside Lane Flowers
Chloe invites us to her flower farm to learn more about the transition from agent to florist, the challenges of running a small business, and how to work alongside nature.
The Quiet Joy of a Kitchen Garden
Whilst rose gardens are an instant showstopper and flower beds burst with activity, there is a more subtle beauty to a kitchen garden, a natural harmony taking place between beauty...