Ilona Ames

Aubergine & Potato Bake

by Ilona Ames on April 1, 2019April 1, 2019 in Recipes, Savoury

Lamb Pie

by Ilona Ames on February 21, 2019April 1, 2019 in Recipes, Savoury

Cheese and Tomato Slices

by Ilona Ames on February 21, 2019April 1, 2019 in Recipes, Sweet

Salad from USSR 1959

by Ilona Ames on January 28, 2019January 28, 2019 in Recipes, Savoury

This recipe is from the book “Useful Tips For The Young Female Worker” published in the USSR in 1959.

Georgian Aubergine Salad

by Ilona Ames on January 27, 2019April 1, 2019 in Recipes, Savoury

Salsa Rossa Picante

by Ilona Ames on January 2, 2019April 1, 2019 in Italian Sauces, Recipes, Savoury

Tropical NYE Cake

by Ilona Ames on December 31, 2018January 2, 2019 in Recipes, Sweet

A light mousse cake with tropical flavours of mango, passion fruit, pineapple and banana. Contains nuts for a little extra crunch.

White Felt Hat for Christmas

by Ilona Ames on December 25, 2018March 14, 2019 in Millinery

Description: This vintage inspired percher hat is made from white wool felt. It is hand blocked into a free-form 1930s style and decorated with self made silk velvet holly leaves… [Continue Reading]

White Cream Pin-tuck Turban

by Ilona Ames on December 21, 2018March 14, 2019 in Millinery

Description: This turban uses a soft Paris Net as a base, with layers of white cream pin-tucked medium weight silk dupion. It features a tight front crossover. Designed to sit… [Continue Reading]

Sea Green Calot Half Hat

by Ilona Ames on December 21, 2018March 14, 2019 in Millinery

Description: This vintage inspired calot half hat has a base of sinamay and wire. It has viscose silk velvet draped over it and is decorated with handmade velvet leaves and… [Continue Reading]