So, do I Like it Here?

As a Brit transplant to America’s smallest state; one of the most frequent questions I’m asked is, ‘Do you like living in Rhode Island?’ The short answer is yes. Yes, I do. But – and there is a but – I feel like I’m straddling two countries. Two countries that I love. To some recipients…

Chilli with chorizo and a side of Guacamole

Cold days plus a mountain of ripe avocados leftover from Superbowl Sunday (because it’s just not Superbowl without guac and chips) have to result in a large bowl of steaming chilli. Like in the US, UK chilli (although we tend to call it chilli con carne) is a staple family meal in most households. And each version will…

2018 – Wat-er Start

Happy 2018! How has the start of your year been? If you’re a regular reader of this blog or my lovefromri Instagram page, you might have some idea that it’s not been the smoothest beginning to the year for me. So, here’s what happened – in all its water-logged glory. There we were – Greg,…

Mac n Cheese With A Smokey Twist

My daughter’s best friend came for lunch today and as I was wondering what sandwich to make (cheddar cheese or PB&J), I realized that I all too frequently resort to giving my three-year-old a sandwich for lunch. Yes, I alternate the fillings. And, yes, I add cherry tomatoes/fruit/avocado on the side. But it’s so easy to…

Heartwarming Beef and Guinness Stew

The New England winter just screams out for hot, comforting food. Especially when it’s grey and raining – like yesterday. In fact, the thought of a decent home-cooked stew just enhances my view of the cold months. Great hearty food…the fire roaring,…plenty of red wine… Give this recipe a whirl and I promise it will…

The Cutest Christmas Tree Decorations

I’ll admit it, I’ve been a bit of a Lauren Conrad fan since The Hills. The clothes, the hair, the lifestyle. So when I moved to the States and discovered LC has a clothing and décor line at Kohl’s, I was there faster than you could whisper Spiedi. LC’s current collection includes these gorgeous Christmas Tree decorations. My three-year-old…

Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Bagel with Pickled Red Onion and Capers

I know. It’s hardly a recipe, right? But before you click away from this page, stop and reconsider. How many times have you ordered a classic Lox and cream cheese bagel, requesting the added luxury of red onion and capers? And yet, somehow the overpowering chunks of red onion overwhelm, instead of enhance, it? That’s because…

Christmas Berry Wreath

Americans love their door wreaths. So do Brits. But while us Brits get all excited about a Christmas wreath adorning their front door. You guys this side of the pond love a wreath for each season. And I am totally down with that – it’s so cute! But as a relatively new home owner in the States…

Gnocchi with Blue Cheese Sauce on Spinach

This is such an easy and impressive evening meal. Perfect for when you’ve had a super busy day and you’ve got the girls coming for supper. Homemade gnocchi is obviously superior to the shop-bought stuff but, remember, this recipe is about speed and ease. Besides, this is all about the sauce! Decadent, creamy and more-ish…

Why East Greenwich?

Of course we’d already done some research so we had a fair idea of which areas we wanted to concentrate on; North Kingstown, East Greenwich, East Providence to name a few. But photos, aerial shots, blogs and property websites can’t quite depict the reality of a place. We flew into Boston airport on a balmy…

The Move

So. We’d sold up, bought our dream house and said our goodbyes to family and friends. Which was just as hard as you’d imagine. All we had to do now was exchange contracts. What could possibly go wrong? Nothing, except a massive thunderstorm bringing down a tree on the I-95 and also half the power…

How It All Began – From Old England To New England

I’ve always envied those people who breezily seek out new adventures, settling down in different corners of the world. My Facebook page was full of them; beautiful, bronzed, smiling happy families lounging poolside in sun-soaked destinations, which included Singapore, Hong Kong, New York, Barbados. Ever since spending a year travelling South East Asia and Australia…