The Chambord Chapter Eight Croquet Games

London is full of fun, quirky things to do at the weekend - you just have to keep your eyes open. A few weeks ago I was invited along with some friends to take part in The Chambord Chapter Eight Croquet Games. Sadly it's finished but keep your eyes peeled for future events.

If you're anything like my family, the raspberry liquor Chambord is always in the drinks cabinet as soon as the festive season hits. The Chambord Royale is a regularly poured out as soon as guests arrive. But it's too special to just be saved for one season!

The brand is keen to stress that a Royale is not the only cocktail that can be made using the liquor. Luckily we got to sample a fair few - in between being sadly beaten by the boys at flamingo croquet! My favourite was by far the delicious Chapter Eight Cocktail. Consisting of Chambord shaken with gin and fresh grapefruit paired with a delicate hint of rose and raspberries. Definitely one I'll be trying to attempt making at home!

After quite a few cocktails, we lined our stomach with an incredible duck confit burger from Le Bun. They had amazingly infused Chambord into the dish, giving it a delicious sweet, sharp taste. I'm definately going to hunt down them down again!

Thank you for such a fun afternoon Chambord!

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Review: Cafe Pistou, Exmouth Market

I have a friend Hannah. Hannah is the queen of eating out in London. There's not a tasty joint she doesn't know about. When she suggested we all eat at Cafe Pistou, I trekked all the way to Farringdon without giving it a second though. Turns out, Hannah choose a gem. Again.

Cafe Pistou is a quaint French brassiere in Exmouth Market. This stretch of road is a foodie heaven. I honestly can't believe just how many places there are to eat in such a small road. At lunchtime a delicious market lines the street leaving you with even more choice.

Back back to this mint green fronted restaurant. We opted for a selection of small plates so we could get stuck in and sample more. Us blogger folk are a greedy lot. That way we could also fit a dessert in. I'd already earmarked the fruity almond and fig tart.

What did we order? First up we scoffed the salt cod croquettes. The crispy delights had a tasty, creamy filling which melted in your mouth. Paired with a light sweet pepper and tomato mayonnaise dip - the perfect accompaniment for a salty dish. We immediately ordered the creamy, soft burrata cheese with a generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Deciding to go a little more French, we asked for the feta ratatouille. Huge chunks of juicy vegetables were smothered in a tomato sauce. The firm cheese was perfect to soak up the juices. The delicate, crispy prawn and basil parcels felt light and flavoursome. The tomato and basil butter dip complimented the fish to a tee.

Dessert. Dessert is what makes the world go round. Like I mentioned above, I went for the scrummy fig and almond tart with ice cream. Sarah plumped for the Caramel and Chocolate Mousse. What a choice that was - just look it! I can confirm it tasted delicious as she soon gobbled it up!

It's certainly not a cheap place to eat at but for a treat? I don't mind splashing the pennies. 

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OOTD: Red Kimono

Outfit:

Red oriental inspired kimono: ASOS (similar)

Black longline sleeveless tunic: ASOS (similar)

Black skinny jeans: New Look
Silver leather brogues: ASOS
Wooden boyfriend style watch: Jord*

I can't believe last week was the first time I ventured to the good ol' British seaside this year. With the summer we've been having, being attacked by seagulls, whilst scoffing fish and chips has been the last thing on my mind. Hopefully this Indian summer will be arriving pretty sharpish.  But I popped along to the coast last weekend for a break that was very much needed. A few days away full with lots of laughs, beautiful weather and masses of good food is always a cracking tonic!

I took it as an opportunity to show off my snazzy new wooden watch. I have such a soft spot for a good quality watch so jumped at the chance to own a Jord watch when they got in touch. I opted for a small boyfriend style with a red wine coloured wood - the Cora in Purpleheart and Pearl. What a beauty eh? It looks so classy and elegant. Definitely a conversation starter as two people commented on it when I wore it this day. It's a piece I can see myself constantly having on rotation! Have a peek below to see what other watches they have on offer.

Wooden Wristwatch

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