About us

A Big Hello to all you foodies out there! This is the food and drink blog of Humphrey and Henrietta. Our real names are Matt and Jillian - Humphrey and Henrietta represent our inner piggies! When the latter appear, our appetite for food and drink is insatiable - no leftover curry, slice of bread or glass of Prosecco is safe.

We're two individuals who are passionate about food and drink. Humphrey is an instinctive experimental cook with a penchant for anything spicy and Henrietta loves nothing more than discovering new recipes - the more intricate the better. Our styles, though very different, compliment each other and combined with our sense of adventure, lead us to finding exciting new avenues of food and drink. Our plan is to share our culinary experiences with you and hopefully learn more in the process.

If you're struggling with a recipe or have found a new ingredient that you're not sure what to do with - drop us a line. 

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