My Sunday Photo: Human Statues in Covent Garden
Spread the loveConvent Garden is a really busy place and is full of tourist. It’s the ideal spot to set up your stall if you work as a human statue. There is a lot of traffic coming down from the tube station to the piazza. We did a photowalk in Covent Garden the other day…
The Irish Gin & Tonic Fest
Spread the love London is already well under the spell of gin, one-time mother’s ruin and now hipster’s delight. In recent years the boom has hit Ireland, who seems to be making up for lost time. As an island famed for its whiskies, beers and freshly grown produce, surely it’s destined to become a heavyweight…
Honest Tea Mobile City Garden
Spread the loveThis 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…
Summer Essentials: Stylish Gear for the Beach
Spread the loveWhen 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…
Best Dressed Irish Oysters
Spread the loveWhat is it about the waters around the Emerald Isle? They seem to be perfect for breeding these luscious molluscs. Bord Bia thought up this Oyster cooking competition and brought together a group of very creative chefs to showcase these very versatile Irish Oysters. In a champagne-fueled afternoon in “Hix Oyster and Chop…
LIFX An extremely smart light system controlled by your smartphone
Spread the loveSmart home devices are everywhere. At the consumer shows this year, there has been a plethora of Smart home apps developed to be controlled by a smart phone or Apple watch and it can be integrated with your online life. I have been road testing the LIFX LED Smart light bulb that will blink…
Dinner at the Twits – An Immersive Theatre Experience
Spread the loveWhen you get invited to a dinner party, you expect gracious hosts, not so at Dinner at the Twits. Mr and Mrs Twit are Roald Dhal’s most repugnant creations, Mr and Mrs Twit. This unique event is an immersive theatre experience with a unique innovative dining experience created by Bompass and Parr. Hosted in…
Your Essential Guide to Buying Tea
Spread the loveWhen you buy tea, do you just choose the box of tea bags on sale or are you more discerning and buy loose leaf tea by the type? In the supermarkets, we don’t get much choice. We certainly don’t get the chance to buy tea by the different grades. Tea should be like…