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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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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
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
A Spring Garden Posey
A beautiful posey of flowers picked from the garden with their cheerful, uplifting colours speaks of spring and the promise of summer
Tara de la Motte
May 14, 20231 min read
Beautiful Glassware
No home is complete without a collection of glassware - in fact it’s a necessity
Tara de la Motte
Mar 16, 20232 min read
Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese Crostini
These Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese Crostinis are easy to make, colourful and sophisticated
Tara de la Motte
Mar 8, 20232 min read
Plum Crumble with Custard
What better dessert for a lazy Sunday than a comforting crumble. Plum crumble is a family favourite made using juicy ripped plums and topped
Tara de la Motte
Jan 22, 20231 min read
Tara's January 2023 Letter
As a brand New Year dawns, I like to reflect briefly on the year that has passed and not dwell or linger there for too long
Tara de la Motte
Jan 1, 20232 min read
A Fond Farewell to our Beloved Queen
This has been a poignant month as we say goodbye to our most gracious Majesty Queen Elizabeth ll
Tara de la Motte
Sep 19, 20222 min read
Front Garden Makeover
I’ve been dreaming to recreate our front garden for ages and this summer I finally started the process.
Tara de la Motte
Aug 15, 20221 min read
Exotic blooms
Exotic flowers take us on a journey to faraway places. For me, they remind me of the tropics where I spent the early part of my childhood
Tara de la Motte
Aug 6, 20221 min read
Garden (Sweet Pea Posey)
Filling our homes with freshly cut blooms (such as Sweet Peas) from the garden is an absolute joy and one that makes me so happy.
Tara de la Motte
Jul 15, 20221 min read
Jewel Bouquet
This beautiful Jewel Bouquet of vibrant, exotic flowers was a joy to receive. Their intense colours shine like jewels in perfect harmony
Tara de la Motte
May 22, 20221 min read
Bouquet of Roses & Lilies
I was so excited to receive this exotic jewel toned bouquet of roses and stargazer lilies. Unboxing them made an ordinary day extraordinary
Tara de la Motte
Apr 20, 20221 min read
Birthday Peachy Creme Roses
These are truly the prettiest of roses. Peachy creme in colour and they have a certain vintage allure. Their perfection is beyond compare
Tara de la Motte
Apr 12, 20221 min read
Flowers for Mother’s Day
How wonderful it is to receive a beautiful bouquet of roses for Mother’s Day
Just opening the box and finding these inside filled me with p
Tara de la Motte
Mar 27, 20221 min read
Lemon Cupcakes with Chocolate Frosting
A pretty plate filled with cup cakes is enough decoration for any party as a table centrepiece. So quick and easy to make
Tara de la Motte
Mar 26, 20221 min read
Fruit Bread Recipe
I just made this wonderfully comforting fruit bread and it’s perfect for a day like today - rather wet and cold
Tara de la Motte
Mar 23, 20221 min read
Ham, Cheese & Tomato Sandwich Recipe
This Ham, Cheese & Tomato Sandwich Recipe, is another afternoon tea favourite and it remains one of the most popular sandwiches.
Tara de la Motte
Mar 19, 20221 min read
Egg & Cress Sandwiches
Egg mayonnaise with peppery cress is a classic teatime
sandwich to be served at every afternoon tea
Tara de la Motte
Mar 15, 20221 min read
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