July 07, 2023
One of my client’s hair had suffered greatly through a period of hormonal changes, lockdown, COVID and neglect, losing almost half its volume. We spent a year recovering condition in salon and with disciplined home hair care - LifeSaver Pre-wash twice-weekly and cashmere protein shampoo and conditioner. The hair steadily improved
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June 30, 2023
We're totally dedicated to our clients, and if there’s a wedding, we’ll be there making sure the hair and make-up are catwalk or church-aisle ready.
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June 23, 2023
The recipe for this 16th century Slavic dish features in the earliest book printed in Slovenian language.
All important holidays were celebrated with this traditional cake; a buttery yeast-based dish with savoury or sweet fillings.
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June 17, 2023
We imagined a 12-month recovery program to get Kazz’s terribly destroyed hair back to health. But the combination of Kazz’s disciplined application of LifeSaver Treatments and her willingness to finally go a little shorter has brought that forward to...
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June 03, 2023
“Steady as you go then” 🙈, I remarked to Michael. He’d just devoured a generous helping after suggesting I up the quantities of rum in the recipe. Turned out to be a third of a bottle and the rest of the cake disappeared in 30 minutes from the salon Deli.
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May 06, 2023
Probably England’s most traditional cake where versions morph into Christmas pudding and wedding cakes.
My King Charle’s Coronation Celebration Cake (🙈 alliteration unintended) is fruit-rich and
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April 25, 2023
When someone wants rid of long thick soft golden red hair, my first thought is, why - when it’s so gorgeous? But change is a necessary part of getting us excited again, and especially after dreary lockdowns, it’s also...
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April 25, 2023
These biscuits were originally made during WWI to send to the ANZAC troops (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps) serving in Gallipoli. The ingredients don't spoil easily and kept well during the long transport by ship. For this recipe I use my preferred gluten-free flour by Schar.
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April 20, 2023
Lockdowns brought many shifts in behaviour and thinking. Two years in, it’s a very different world and one thing that has changed is people’s tolerance to grey hair. Before lockdowns most clients...
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April 12, 2023
Our twins wanted to make mini Chollas last month to take in for their teachers. Little charmers. Here's an easy recipes that the kids can help with for Passover.
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April 04, 2023
This simple recipe only takes fifteen minutes to make, and gives you a healthier version of a popular American sweet. I love the range of textures and tastes that play on the taste buds from the firm to then creamy chocolate, the crispy cornflake and chewy peanut butter.
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March 16, 2023
Tray bakes are great because they’re usually simple to make, create an abundance of treats for the effort put in and leave less washing up. I prefer to bring sweetness into these recipes from fruits where I can, and this one has a little added coconut sugar.
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