“A great dessert for impressing your guests at a dinner party” Ingredients 10 South African plums, halved and pitted 100g caster sugar 100g butter 2 star anise 4 sheets of filo pastry 250g ricotta cheese 1 tsp vanilla extract 3 tbsp of date syrup (honey is a good alternative if you can’t find this) 50g...
Set in three acres of secluded gardens and adjacent to some of the most famous paddocks and training stables in the world is Bedford Lodge Hotel and Spa in Newmarket, a country house hotel that blends old and new together effortlessly. Housed in a separate building from the hotel, the spa is recognised as one...
Most of us are glued to the latest ITV period drama ‘Vanity Fair’ and who isn’t excited about the upcoming Downton Abbey movie, for some reason we all love a period drama, whether it’s the romance of it all, the amazing period houses or just a way for us to see how life was in...
Live Music, Festive Food and Mulled Wine Hyde Park Winter Wonderland launches on November 22nd as the unrivalled seasonal destination, perfect for after work gatherings and weekend celebrations alike, complete with an impressive food and drink offering, a fantastic line-up of free live music, a -10°C ice bar and the Bavarian Village. Hyde Park Winter...
Award-winning festival announces first artist for 2019 The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is delighted to announce that the first artist for Kew the Music 2019 will be R&B superstar, Craig David, headlining the show on Friday 12 July. Tickets are on sale now and music-lovers can book ahead for the unmissable evenings at the iconic,…
As one of the finest examples of Art Deco luxury hotels that Miami Beach has to offer, COMO Metropolitan Miami Beach combines 1930s charm with a cutting-edge contemporary spirit through its geometric silhouettes and sleek aesthetic cues. Flooded with natural light, the stylish hotel overlooks the Atlantic Ocean with immediate access to Miami’s infamous South Beach. Ideally situated on Collins Avenue, guests...
Mindfulness is no longer viewed as a touchy-feely fad! Using your time wisely and being more mindful of your breathing, surroundings and daily decisions may reduce stress and help boost your wellbeing, according to brand new research.[i] Instead of being preoccupied with memories of the past, churning thoughts, and worries about the future, our experts…
Esteemed Welsh chef Bryn Williams is delighted to be celebrating the 10-year anniversary of his Primrose Hill restaurant, Odette’s, this October. A neighbourhood institution since 1978, the site came under the ownership and direction of Williams in 2008. Williams will mark the milestone with a special menu showcasing the best of Odette’s from across the…
“Portugese wine is proving more and more popular, here’s a few of our favourites” Quinta da Lixa Alvarinho Pouco Comum 2017 A delicious white wine with flowery and fruity notes and hints of lemon. Tropical fruit to taste, ideal with fish dishes, seafood and summer salads. A classic example of the grape with a creamy, leesy...
Ingredients 1 x 1.8-2kg shoulder of lamb on the bone, or two half shoulders 12-16 shallots, peeled and halved 2 bulbs garlic, halved widthways 2 tbsp coriander seeds Olive oil 200ml white wine 500ml chicken stock 750g small new or Anya potatoes, halved 3 sweet pointed peppers, halved, deseeded and sliced chunkily 3 tbsp clear…
