About Me

I’m a Londoner.  I was born in London, but my parents then went on something of a world tour so I have childhood memories of Malaysia, Germany, Libya and Saudi Arabia as well as much of the UK.  Once I left home I rooted myself and ended up in London.  I’ve lived here for most of my adult life, with a few work related moves out of town (to Wiltshire, Warwickshire and Brussels!).

This blog started as an exercise in understanding social media.  I am a Marketing professional and I wanted to get a better understanding of how blogging, facebook and twitter impacted consumer behaviour.  And, there’s nothing quite like doing it yourself to learn!  Then I discovered I rather enjoyed writing and the process of working out what to write.  For me, knowing that I am going to write something up for other people to read is a great way to make me think a little more about what I am doing and why.  It’s just like putting on a pair of magic glasses that allows you to see things in more detail.  Then, the challenge for me is to look for essence of what I am doing and then find a way to communicate what I have experienced, either through words or photography.  For that reason, I have found myself really enjoying producing the blog.  I’ve also relished the challenge and opportunity.  I go to places and do things that I might just not have bothered with but for the blog, and generally, even when I have been just a little reluctant to go I have a great time.  Finally I’ve met a whole new group of people, bloggers with diverse interests.

My blogging career is short.  I started writing London Unattached in June 2011. But,  I’ve had some fabulous experiences so far, here are just a few of the great things I’ve done in the last few months

Sponsored place at  Food Blogger Connect, thanks to Cuisinart UK – the lead sponsor of the event.

Winner in the Spring Casillero Del Diablo Supper Club Competition with Venison Tagliata

First prize winner in the  food bloggers challenge from To-Tuscany with my Parmesan Baskets – so I have a week in Tuscany to look forward to next year

The ‘Face of New World Appliances’ thanks to my blog entry on the Kitchen and moodboard

Oh…and 3rd Prize at the Henley Festival for my Chilli!  not sure that counts…

I’m so grateful to the inspirational people I’ve met on my blogging journey so far.  And, I am getting quite passionate about encouraging those of us who don’t have kids to COOK!  I love cooking for just me…it gives me a chance to experiment without causing anyone else gastronomic pain.  And, most of the things I make really don’t take that much effort.  It’s just about understanding what to keep in your fridge and storecupboard.

I look forward to hearing more from you all and building my blog!

xxx

Fiona