Hold The Anchovies Please

When you think of a cake it’s usually one of the classics, a childhood treat, or an old favourite, usually introduced to you by your Mum. Forget your duffins, whoopee pies, cake pops or macarons, these fickle cake fashions will come and go but as…

Noisy, bustling, cultural, magical, fascinating and totally captivating – Istanbul is my new favourite city and Mama Shelter my go-to place to stay at the beating heart of this sprawling metropolis. An historical melting pot, this city is home to many religions and numerous ethnic groups.  More…