This is a temporary community garden in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. It’s a space where the local community can meet, connect with nature, learn new skills and grow organic food. They run workshops and training programme. Community gardens have been springing up all over London in the last few years. Local groups have been…
Biryani is one of my favourite Indian dishes. The aromatic rice with vegetables and meat is just so appetising, especially the Dum Biryani that comes topped with pastry as it cooks. Biryani’s are great for a family meal or for a party and can be made as hot and spicy as you want. Most of…
Sebastien Lacharme lives up to his name, exuding French charm. He is a 3rd generation winemaker. He was one of many French winemakers from the Macon region to attending this rather fab wine dinner in London recently. His grandparents started their family winery, Domain Lacharme in Chevegny-les-Chevieres in the Maconnais wine region in Bourgogne in…
Doing a little preparation before your trip helps you to know what to expect when you visit a new country. I really don’t like feeling lost in a new country and will do a lot of research and prep before hand. Knowing where your hotel is in the city you are visiting is handy to…
There is so much to do in and around Vancouver BC. Depending on the season, you have a great choice of summer and winter adventure sports, spectacular sight seeing and really good food. All the ingredients you need for a great getaway. Vancouver might be a city, but it is not a big city. It…
When you are not quite bikini body ready, the search for a nice swimsuit it a bit tricky. I’ve just discovered the best suit for those of us who have a decent cleavage, the Miraclesuit. I found a lot of beautiful and sexy designs on the Simply Beach website. They carry a lot of great…
This local restaurant is usually my summer respite from the heat as they all have great air conditioning and free wifi. At these times, I’ll have a fish fillet sandwich and one of their new fancy coffees (which are quite good, even for you coffee snobs). Sometimes, you just don’t see what’s right under your…
A leisurely Sunday brunch and finding a good book to read are two my favourite things. I’ve just discovered the perfect place with this combination in London. The Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel in Knightsbridge hosts Book and Brunch every weekend on their sunny terrace. The hotel has teamed up with the Belgravia Books to do this…
This is a real rooftop bar. It includes three floors of a converted car park in the trendy Tobacco Docks of East London. The music combined with a view of London’s skyline sets out for a classy yet relaxed atmosphere. You can even embrace your competitive side and take part in a spot of croquet,…