Evening! Welcome to #ThursdayFriday. Tonight's #5aday is a little different with more of a #SpotLight on my first #MysteryNight of 2013. On Monday evening, my friend Luce & I went to Jamie Oliver's Recipease in Notting Hill, to learn how to cook 'Unbeatable Filled Pasta' from scratch! Newly opened last August, Notting Hill is the 3rd & largest venue of the franchise, with the original … Continue reading Pukka Pasta
Tag: Food
Say it with Chocolate
Evening and welcome to #TheMondayInterview. As today is Blue Monday – the most depressing day of the year - I can’t think of a better subject to cheer us up, than CHOCOLATE! I’m delighted to welcome Frances Crute, a chocolatier currently working as a Product Developer for Pret. Ten years ago Frances realised her passion … Continue reading Say it with Chocolate
London Hideouts
Welcome to #ThursdayFriday! Many of you are having a dry January as part of your new year, new you regime. If so, I hope it's going well! It may also be cold but you can't hide indoors all winter. Instead, hide out at some of these secret & experiential London venues & events. Bar Night Jar "Hidden between … Continue reading London Hideouts
Après without the Ski
Welcome to #ThursdayFriday! Tonight's #5aday is Après (without the Ski) in London... Enjoy the following winter-themed bars this winter. Bodo's Schloss, High Street Ken - Newly opened Austrian Ski Lodge bar, restaurant & disco with DJ in ski gondola! Forzawin(ter), E2 - Summer rooftop supperclub has turned all wintery with rugs, mulled wine & cheese Fonduta. Montague Ski Lodge, Bloomsbury - Pine trees, … Continue reading Après without the Ski
Richmond Rocks!
Evening & welcome to #ThursdayFriday... tonight's #5aday theme is great restaurants to sample in Richmond-upon-Thames this winter. A Cena, 418 Richmond Road - Great family Italian restaurant. Delicious food from their female chef. Bill's, 1-3 Hill Rise - Lovely relaxed atmosphere, great for Sunday brunch. Expect a warm welcome. Gaucho, Richmond Riverside - Beautiful setting on the river, makes this perfect for … Continue reading Richmond Rocks!
Fit for the Festive Season
Welcome to #WellbeingWednesday & in preparation for the party season, today's #5aday is 5 easy steps to build into your daily routine... Add these 5 simple steps to your normal exercise regime & you should be fighting fit & ready to wear fabulous frocks this festive season! Get up 10 minutes earlier than usual & do some stretches to wake your body & … Continue reading Fit for the Festive Season
Mixing up a storm…
Happy #ThursdayFriday! Not only is it National Cake Week this week but it's also London Cocktail Week (and National Curry Week too!)... So in honour of London Cocktail Week, today's #5aday features 5 new cocktail bars to 'experiment' this weekend. Evans & Peel Detective Agency - Prohibition-style cocktail bar behind secret entrance on Earl's Court Road. Bounce - Sip one of … Continue reading Mixing up a storm…
Great British Bake Off
Welcome to #TuesdayTreats! To go with last Sunday's cake stands for National Cake Week, today's #5aday treats are cakes to adorn them. Lola's Cupcakes' Cupcakes and Cakes - Beautifully decorated & tasty cakes of all sizes, flavours & toppings. Organic Delights' Cupcakes - Cakes with natural ingredients which are tasty (toffee apple) & good for you. Meg Rivers' Cakes and … Continue reading Great British Bake Off
Have your cake and eat it too
Welcome to #SundayHome. This coming week is 'National Cake Week' so to celebrate, today's #5aday theme features yummy cake stands. Radley Great British Summer Cake Stand - Summer may be over but still enjoy cake on a cold winter day @ £25 Portmeirion Dawn Chorus Cake Stand - Celebrate delicious cake on this delicious cake stand @ £27.50. Anthropologie Peony Portrait Cake … Continue reading Have your cake and eat it too
Gifts for Birthday Girls
Hello! Today's #TuesdayTreats #5aday is gift ideas for girl friends. I have a few friends' b'days coming up so no excuses now for ideas! Nigellissima: Instant Italian Inspiration by Nigella Lawson - Simple, speedy & scrummy Italian meal ideas @ £13 Homeland Season 1 - Ahead of Season 2, for those who missed this highly accredited drama from last year … Continue reading Gifts for Birthday Girls
Not The Mayo Clinic 