Spread the loveAccessories are, essential when putting together an outfit. I have a massive selection of chunky necklaces bracelets, rings and watches to mix and match according to the occasion and outfit. I used to collect watches, especially the more quirky unusual designs. I ran out of space to store them and found that I…
Spread the loveMaking Jam is one of the things on my list to learn and I had the chance recently. It’s one of those pleasurable, creative activities you can do which ends up with something delicious. Our workshop led by Mary Cadogan, former food director of BBC Good Food Magazine and today a purveyor of…
Spread the loveA glass of something bubbly is definitely a must for Christmas. Here’s a chance to win this beutifully desinged bottle of Codorniu, just in time for the celebrations. Pin This! The Codorníu Cuvée Barcelona Pairing a glass of Codorníu Cuvée Barcelona with your Christmas canapes like smoked salmon, or serve it with nibbles…
Spread the loveDegustabox is a monthly surprise tasting box. Every month they curate some new and limited edition items to include in the box. For a reasonable fee of £12.99, you get a box with food and drink worth about double that. There is a choice between an alcoholic and a non alcoholic one. You…
Spread the loveWhere can you indulge in lots of festive food and wine and meet lots of introducing food producers. There will be Chefs’ Masterclasses, Pop Up Restaurants, Drinks Masterclasses and even a Children’s Cookery Theatre. Lots of London’s most popular street food stalls will be featured too. The Foodies Festival will be held at…
Spread the loveWin 2 tickets for VegFest London on Sunday 28th September in London. VegFest is a Vegan Food Festival and there will be a lot of activites like cookery demonstrations, tips and dietary tips, kids cooking lessons, food stalls and book signings. VegFest London is on at Kensington Olympia on 27th and 28th September…
Spread the loveIn conjunction with Chocolate Week (14-20 October) Salon du Chocolat comes to London this October. This is the glitziest showcase for Chocolate and it is coming to London for the first time. From Oct 18th to the 20th, London will host the first Salon du Chocolat. This will be unmissable if you want…
Spread the loveSainsbury’s Magazine has put out a great cookbook with a compilation of over 100 recipes from their contributors like Yotam Ottolenghi, Nigella, Raymond Blanc and Thomasina Myers among others. There are sweet and savoury recipes included in the 100. The book has stunning pictures too so you can see how each dish should…
Spread the loveIf you are baking mad, you can’t miss the Cake and Bake Show in London. It’s happening in Earls Court from 13-15 September and there will be so much to see if you love cake decorating, sugar craft, making bread and any sort of baking. I have 4 pairs of tickets to give…