Today’s cake was ‘inspired’ by three sad looking pears in our fruit basket which needed to be eaten (or at least used) today. I decided to bake a cake – after all it’s Sunday. This cake recipe uses two of … Continue reading Poire Belle Hélène Cake
You always wanted to know what it feels like to visit one of those first class passenger lounges at an airport but are to skint to afford even an Economy ticket, never mind the first class ticket, that would get … Continue reading Welcome to NY-LON – now sit back, relax and enjoy your cocktails!
Kristian Aadnevik is a London based Norwegian fashion designer. Before he began designing for his own label, Kristian worked as a senior designer for Roberto Cavalli, and was selected as a protégé of Donatella Versace in the 2007 ‘Protégé Project’. … Continue reading Kristian Aadnevik S/S 2016 LFW Catwalk Show
Private view at Grace Belgravia of exclusive pieces from Massimo Izzo’s spectacular collection including a unique necklace from the ‘Dances of Aristeas’ collection, donated to She … Continue reading She Inspires Art – Massimo Izzo Collection Private View
I thought I would share some of my favourite Stik murals in London with you. His first book: Stik (Century, £20) was published last month and is currently Number 1 in the London non-fiction sales charts. Luckily Stik’s work … Continue reading Stik
My variation on the traditional Lemon Drizzle Cake has a distinct Italian flavour using lemons, oranges, almonds and limoncello. It reminds me of driving up to Mount Etna in Sicily, the roads lined with orange and lemon trees, eating almond … Continue reading Sicilian Drizzle Cake
Yesterday evening we disappeared up, not down, the rabbit hole and reappeared in a magical place – Chambord Chapter Eight Games. And if you are quick, you can, too. But you have to be really quick. Rabbit quick. Chambord have … Continue reading Chambord Chapter Eight Games – Bof! Because no Reason
We like Scandinavian design, the simplicity and functionality, clean lines and quality – in furniture, household items, technology and, of course, fashion. Danish footwear and leather accessories brand ECCO have revamped their UK flagship store in London’s Oxford Street and … Continue reading ECCO – ‘Hide to High Street’
Here’s another date you will want to put in your diary. It’s for an event not to be missed and it is soon: Tequila & Mezcal Fest September 19th & 20th 2016 Old Spitalfields Market London The lovely people … Continue reading Tequila Makes Us Happy…. Mezcal Too!
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