London Unattached - Food, Travel, Diet, Restaurant Reviews

Glorious Goodwood – A Perfect Country Retreat: Chichester, a fine Cathedral City in West Sussex is around 60 miles from London. A few miles from the City Centre, set in the rolling hills of the South Downs, is Goodwood House and Hotel. Most of us know Goodwood for sporting events; horse racing, golf and the… [Continue Reading]
Blending Traditional Arabic Architecture with Contemporary Styling – Muscat, Oman: Muscat in the Sultanate of Oman has a wonderful ring to its name. Like something from the Arabian Nights, I’d imagined bustling souks, fantastic palaces, mosques, and historic fortresses. All of that is real enough in Muscat but one of the most remarkable things about… [Continue Reading]
Salt Mines and Tunnels in Wieliczka, Poland: The Salt Mine in Wieliczka, just 10 minutes outside of Krakow, was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1978, but its regional importance has gone back centuries. It was first formally mined in the 13th century, and has been expanded ever since, supplying a range of… [Continue Reading]
Heritage Sites of Sri Lanka – Sigiriya: A winding spiral metal staircase built into the sheer rock-face is not, for me, a place to try a race to the bottom. And, at 11am, the sun was already burning,the temperature, even at altitude, in the high 80s. Nevertheless, behind me the guide was fretting. Hurry, hurry… [Continue Reading]
Exploring the Dublin Food Scene – Lovin Dublin: A major house-move just under my belt with all the ensuing chaos, I’d made a rule and promised myself that I’d stay at home till after Christmas. But, rules are made to be broken and an invitation to the Lovin Dublin awards was just too good an… [Continue Reading]

Chakra – Fine Dining in Notting Hill

Stepping out in Notting Hill: It’s funny how us Londoners tend to stick to our own patch of town which is familiar and we only venture further north … [Read More...]

Hedone – Fine Dining in Chiswick

Ticking off my Wishlist - a Visit to Hedone, Chiswick: I eat out a lot; restaurants that stay on my wishlist for any time tend to be expensive, out … [Read More...]

Inn the Park – St James’s Park

A Bigger than Expected Brunch at Inn the Park: Brunch menus are often egg-heavy. Although I don't 'not-eat' eggs if they are served to me, I'd … [Read More...]

The Wallace Collection and Restaurant, Marylebone

Art and Food in Marylebone - The Wallace Collection: My first encounter with Peyton & Byrne, the restaurant group, was at the Royal Academy. I'm … [Read More...]

Cooking with Quorn – Meat Free Tarragon Chicken

One Pot Tarragon 'Meat-Free' Chicken: Quorn is a healthy substitute for meat. In addition to preprepared replacements for a whole range of dishes … [Read More...]

Soup Story – Low Calorie Creamy Leek Soup for #Jumpstart15

Low Calorie Creamy Leek Soup - experimenting with Raw Food: I should be doing the 5:2 Diet. I know I should be - I've put on a bit of weight and I've … [Read More...]

Overdone it at Christmas and New Year?

Healthy Soups for the New Year: It’s the 1st of January; I had a lovely Christmas with family and friends and brought in the New Year with some style … [Read More...]

Truffled Cream of Mushroom and Cauliflower Soup

A 5:2 Diet Staple and Cream of Mushroom Soup Recipe: Some time ago I tried making cauliflower cream. The idea is to create something that has all … [Read More...]

Stocking a Freezer – and a Fish Recipe – Smoked Cod

Smoked Cod with Dill, Peas and Potatoes: Moving house, with a plethora of things to remember, it was easy enough to overlook the fact that my … [Read More...]

Guildhall Art Gallery – Victoriana and More

Relaunch of the Guildhall Art Gallery: For a while I was based in the City of London, working in Love Lane. Literally a minute from the … [Read More...]

Burns Night Supper with IWSC and Think.Eat.Drink

Toasting The Bard Just A Bit Early - Burns Night Preview: With a great grandfather from Skye and a whole host of relatives on my father's side … [Read More...]

Lindt Chocolate and Wine Tasting Event at Vinopolis

Chocolate and Wine - a Marriage Made in Heaven? While on paper the combination of chocolate and wine might sound delectable - especially if you are a … [Read More...]

Stelle di Stelle, Harrods – The Ultimate Italian #HarrodsFood #StellediHarrods

Stelle di Stelle at Harrods - Pinchiorri and Feolde: Occasionally there are invitations which, even at the busiest time of year, you have to find … [Read More...]

Jack Monroe for Groupon's Five for Five campaign, offering 5 recipes for a £5 donation to Oxfam-01

Five for Five – Recipes for Oxfam

Raise Money for Oxfam and Save Money Yourself: Groupon are teaming up with food blogger and campaigner Jack Monroe this January to offer a deal of 5 … [Read More...]

Joseph Joseph from House of Fraser #HouseMove

House of Fraser - Making my House a Home: House moves are supposed to be one of the most stressful life events. And, having recently (finally) … [Read More...]

31 Dover’s Gin Cocktail Challenge

Sarah’s Winter Warmer Cocktail: I was set a challenge by 31 Dover to come up with a gin based cocktail for these colder nights. 31 Dover are an … [Read More...]

Appleyard Flowers – My Secret #Valentine

Flowers for Valentines or all year round from Appleyard London I love being given flowers. It's one of those things that seem just a little … [Read More...]

Gousto Recipe Boxes

Road Testing Gousto: Not all of us are blessed with God-like powers of cooking excellence. We may watch TV-chefs knocking up a meal for 38 out of … [Read More...]

Multiyork #Giveaway – A Cushy Number

Multiyork Cushion Giveaway: I'm rather obsessed with tarting up my house at the moment. I'm spending a lot of time lurking on furniture sites trying to fit out the rooms here and Multiyork has the kind of excellent quality traditionally built furniture that I love. While I can't offer you a new … [Read More...]

Lindt Excellence #Giveaway

Win Chocolate - Nuff Said! OK hands up who wants to win some delicious chocolate? Even if we are all meant to be dieting, detoxing, juicing or whatever, this is top quality chocolate that you can take as being good for you as well as delicious. From helping to reduce blood pressure to increasing … [Read More...]

What’s the Hassle? #Giveaway

Take the Hassle out of Housework: Right at the moment, I have a sprained wrist. It's probably been caused by the house move. But whatever the reason, it's incredibly inconvenient. I can't vacuum. I can't polish. I can't lift boxes. I am even finding it hard to clean the bath. Of course, in many … [Read More...]