Gourmand(e)

A person who takes great pleasure and interest in consuming good food and drinks

Yep, that’s me.

A chatty Cathy, obviously a massive food lover, and very partial to a martini or three.

Originally from the North of the UK, I’ve lived in London for the last 10 years, and been lucky enough to work for some incredible drinks companies for the majority of those years, eating and drinking my way around the city.

I’ve been itching to live in another country for a long time, and when I hit that 10-year mark, I decided it was the right time to make the monumental decision to quit my job, move out of my flat, and travel the World solo.

It might definitely seem drastic to some, but I’m a huge believer in living in the now, especially post-Covid when so many people have lost so much.

“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.”

Napoleon

When I initially started planning my trip, I only had in mind to travel, and to take a break from the working World.
But I’ve never really been one to sit still… and so I started to think, how could I make a difference while I travel, using what I’m passionate about?

Recipes en Route just sort of evolved from that really!

As well as sharing fantastic recipes with you, I’ll be sharing my unbiased thoughts and experiences, from giving up everything to chase my dream, to how I navigate travelling solo as a woman (I know there are plenty of other wonderful women out there doing this, but I don’t think you can ever have enough information on this).

There’ll be plenty of inspirational quotes, and me sharing the mistakes and learnings I’ve made along the way as well as the more positive moments.

I definitely don’t consider myself a photographer, but the majority of photos you’ll see will be mine, coming from either my Panasonic Lumix TZ80, or my trusty iPhone.

Lastly, its definitely worth saying this is all very new to me, and so all feedback is good feedback! I’d love for this experience to be as interactive as possible, so if there’s anything you want to see more of, less of, or if you just fancy a natter, please pop your details in the ‘Get in Touch’ tab, and I’ll get back to you as soon as I can!