Julie Deane's Little Black Book

The Orchard Tea Garden Grantchester
You can have a great afternoon tea, or lunch, in a deckchair beneath the apple trees. It's a favourite spot for a snack, with our boxer, Rupert, lying next to us. orchard-grantchester.com

Van Hage Hertfordshire
The most inspirational garden centre. The attention to detail is extraordinary and the displays are works of art. It's a wonderful day out, and I defy anyone to leave without a boot full of fabulous plants. vanhage.co.uk

Cardiff Market Cardiff
A huge Victorian building, where you can find anything. A mug of tea and a bacon sandwich in the upper gallery is a family tradition. cardiff-market.co.uk

The Cambridge Cheese Company Cambridge
Off the tourist trail, in All Saints Passage, this is a gem known for having the best olives, vinegars and, of course, cheeses. It's the place to go before that special picnic. cambridgecheese.com

Whisk New York
A treasure-trove of kitchenware. It's a beautiful and exciting shop with the most helpful, friendly staff imaginable. You'll wonder how you ever managed without the things here. whisknyc.com

Gump's San Francisco
This department store-cum-giant gift shop is filled with furniture, classic design and lots of fun pieces. The stationery - always a weakness of mine - is gorgeous. gumps.com

Mare Gaia Skiathos
Started by a mother-and-daughter team, this concept store bursts with colour and items that evoke the spirit of summer. Look out for the silver earring tree from Africa. maregaia.gr

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