Love London? This blog will remind you why.

Welcome in. Sit back, put your feet up and enjoy a little bit of London with Molly and Berts (cup of Rosie and choice of biscuits optional).

Thursday 29 October 2009

Katie Adams' London Skyline Ceramics


Fancy London on a plate? Katie Adams can give it to you! Her beautiful tableware captures the charm of London's favourite architectural icons. Hand thrown and hand painted by Katie they add an extra thrill to the every day, and bring a little bit of London straight to your table.

To find out more about Katie and her work, go to www.katieadamsceramics.com.

Katie will be taking part in Cockpit Arts' open studios from November 27-29, at Cockpit Arts, Cockpit Yard, Northington St, London, WC1N 2NP.

Monday 19 October 2009

London Cycling Gets Hairy!


We all know cycling in London can be hairy, but this syrup* takes it to a new level! Or maybe it was just Jamie Afro's fans out celebrating!

* Syrup of Figs = Wigs

Saturday 10 October 2009

Earls Court Bike Show




Today Molly and Bert visited the Bike Show at Earls Court. We had so much fun! The place was packed with every kind of bike and cycle nut (in the nicest possible way). The mayor's plans for London cycling are very exciting - we got to try out the prototype of the new London Rental Bikes today. Not the most elegant ride, but such a great idea, we can't wait for it to happen. And as for the cycling 'super-highways', all we can say is 'about time'!
We were only there for three hours, but really squeezed our money's worth out of it, trialing all kinds of two wheeled rides from sit-up-and-begs to single gears via full on mountain bikes. We watched all manner of daredevils hopping, spinning and generally wowing us mere mortals with their biking control, and spoke to X number of experts about what's best for a city ride. All in all a top day out for Molly and Berts!

Wednesday 7 October 2009

A Lovely Cup of Tea: How to Make the Perfect Cuppa



Well, the nights are closing in, the rain is hitting the window and the leaves are falling. It's time to cosy up with a lovely cup of tea and preferably some carb and sugar laden treats. If they're dunkable, so much the better!

Personally I'd go for builders tea, made in a pot. Traditionally, first 'scald' the pot by adding boiling water and allowing it to pre-heat the pot (china, porcelain or earthenware) and pouring it out again. Then add good quality tea leaves, one tea spoon per person plus 'one for the pot'. You can use tea bags if you like, but make sure you allow the water to circulate within the pot. Finally top up with freshly boiled water, cover with a tea cosy and allow to brew. When tea reaches preferred strength, pour into bone china cups or mugs and finish with milk and sugar as required. Accompaniments vary from cake and biccies to my own favourite - sultana scones with clotted cream and strawberry jam.

Everyone has their own likes and dislikes when it comes to tea, but it's worth getting it right. Always use boiling hot water, and always pour the tea before the milk. Oh, and enjoy!

For a really nice cuppa, check out our bone china mugs - choose from Cockney Rhymes, Rosie Lee and Love London. Or, if you're feeling rebellious try Sticky Toffee (cockney rhyming slang for coffee)!

For a yummy scone recipe, try Domestic Sluttery Blogsite.

For more about tea and it's history visit www.teaandcoffeemuseum.co.uk, website of the Bramah Museum of Tea and Coffee.

Friday 2 October 2009

Not Many Left




You don't see green grocers like this every day. This shop has been on Goldborne Road for over 70 years, (and so have most of the staff)! It's been run by the Price family for all that time. It's an amazing building and decorated with carved coconuts. These photos were taken at closing up time - it's normally heaving with fruit and veg! I buy my bananas here when nipping down for a Shawarma from Balbaak. Goldborne Road is one of my favourite spots in London, full to bursting with second hand furniture shops, shawarma houses and interesting stuff. Prices is like a window into another time. If you're in the area, buy an apple or some grapes and put your shekels to good use!