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Harira Recipe
July 8, 2025
Is there anything more nourishing than a bowl of hearty, flavoursome, warm soup with aromatic spices after a plunge into the refreshing salty waters of

Chocolate Nut Melts
July 22, 2026
This will be your favourite snack! A regular feature at ‘The Pause’ and Retreat to the Sea, these treats are a crowd pleaser. Any combination

Moroccan Red Lentil & Quinoa Soup
August 5, 2026
The original Retreat to the Sea soup which kept people coming back for more. Inspired by a recipe by chef, Sylvia Fontaine, this sweet and

Templetown Spritz Recipe
August 5, 2026
A sweet and sparkling mocktail enjoyed at Retreat to the Sea. Providing effervescent and refreshing hydration after a wood fired sauna session. A pretty pink

Rosemary & Olive Oil Foccacia Recipe
August 5, 2026
I always wanted to bake good focaccia and make my own pizza dough. During Covid I was afforded the time to experiment with different recipes.