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Tara's Blog, Articles & Videos
Tara de la Motte
Stylist, Writer, Presenter
Thank you so much for taking the time to visit my blog. It's a world that features culinary delights, homes and gardens styling tips, articles, and accompanying videos presented by myself.
A bit about me...
Over the years, I have written for several popular printed and online lifestyle magazine publications as the editor of the culinary delights, homes, and gardens sections.
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Coffee & Walnut Cake Recipe
This is a lovely classic cake with a wonderful combination of coffee and walnut with a delicious cream frosting
Tara de la Motte
Apr 142 min read
Tara's April 2025 Letter
I love April, for me this is the month I really feel the changing of the seasons. Spring has really sprung! and it feels like every corner
Tara de la Motte
Apr 11 min read
Into the Garden (March)
As winter gives way to springtime it is now that the garden really begins to come to life.
Tara de la Motte
Mar 222 min read
Tara's March 2025 Letter
Spring has arrived at last! with daffodils, paperwhites, and a wonderful melody of colourful bulbs popping up everywhere
Tara de la Motte
Mar 11 min read
The Art of Display
Collecting the ingredients for a display takes years and the satisfaction you get from them is immense.
Tara de la Motte
Feb 131 min read
Winter Luxe
To celebrate this winter season here are some tips on how to survive the cold months ahead in comfort and style
Tara de la Motte
Jan 132 min read
Tara's January 2025 Letter
As I step into 2025, I like to take a moment for reflection and think about the past 12 months
Tara de la Motte
Jan 12 min read
Christmas Homemade Wreath
There is nothing more welcoming than a hand crafted wreath for your front door. Creating your very own foraged wreath is far lovelier than
Tara de la Motte
Dec 18, 20241 min read
Tara's December 2024 Letter
It takes me a whole week to decorate the house, festooning every room with festive necessities to capture the Christmas spirit
Tara de la Motte
Dec 2, 20242 min read
Tara's September 2024 Letter
Here we are in September with summer fading away and autumn showing her golden sun-kissed face while painting the landscape red and gold
Tara de la Motte
Sep 1, 20242 min read
Cucumber Sandwiches Recipe
The Cucumber Sandwich is considered the aristocrat of the tea table . It is described as the cool, gracious and the most impeccable sandwich
Tara de la Motte
Aug 25, 20241 min read
Tara's August 2024 Letter
As I write this months editors letter, bright sunlight is filtering through the window and I feel I could be sitting in a Mediterranean vill
Tara de la Motte
Aug 1, 20242 min read
Hampton Court Flower Show
The worlds largest flower show in the most magnificent setting - Hampton Court palace garden festival returned this year
Tara de la Motte
Jul 4, 20242 min read
Tara's July 2024 Letter
I simply love this month and all the sun drenched days to bask in the warmth, savouring every moment
Tara de la Motte
Jul 1, 20242 min read
English Afternoon Tea Sandwich Video
Tara, creates the perfect traditional 'English Afternoon Tea' Sandwich selection. The quintessential English teatime experience.
Tara de la Motte
Jun 21, 20244 min read
Smoked Salmon & Caviar Crostinis
I always manage to delight my guests when I bring out a platter of these smoked salmon and caviar crostinis
Tara de la Motte
May 20, 20241 min read
Shabby Chic
Comfort, Cosiness and relaxation are some of the fundamentals of Shabby Chic it is a unpretentious and exquisitely beautiful style
Tara de la Motte
May 14, 20243 min read
May 2024 Editors Letter
May is a wonderful month with spring blossoming all around us. The landscape is filled with flowers and lush green foliage
Tara de la Motte
May 1, 20243 min read
Beef & Horseradish Sandwiches Recipe
These sophisticated sandwiches with roast beef, tangy horseradish cream and crunchy watercress are simply divine
Tara de la Motte
Apr 20, 20241 min read
Easter Time 2024
Easter for me is yet another excuse to decorate our home. After all the Christmas decorations get put away
Tara de la Motte
Mar 28, 20241 min read
Cherry Blossom & Daffodils
On these dark wet February days it’s a joy to see the first Cherry Blossom & Daffodils appear in the garden
Tara de la Motte
Feb 15, 20241 min read
Chilli Prawns & Couscous Recipe & Video
My recipe for Chilli Prawns with Golden Couscous is a easy, tasty meal for two. Takes minutes to make and is lovely as a lunch or a supper
Tara de la Motte
Feb 7, 20241 min read
Fruit Salad & Greek Yogurt Recipe & Video
Tara's fruit salad with Greek Yoghurt is a versatile dish, that can be served as a side salad, dessert or an appetiser.
Tara de la Motte
Aug 20, 20231 min read
Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese Sandwiches
Who can resist beautifully made smoked salmon and cream cheese sandwiches with a hint of lemon. An elegant sandwich to grace afternoon tea
Tara de la Motte
Aug 14, 20231 min read
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