Travel
Colourful Croatia
Colourful Croatia - thank-you and taste of things to come: So, I am now a confirmed lunatic. After my visit to Portugal a few weeks ago and then … [Read More...]
Santo Stefano di Sessanio – Albergo Diffuso Sextantio
Santo Stefano di Sessanio - Albergo Diffuso Sextantio - The Scattered Hotel: Perhaps not the most auspicious start to my visit to the medieval … [Read More...]
Serra D’Estrela and Casa Das Penhas Douradas
Luxury on top of a Mountain: Casa Das Penhas Douradas The van clambered up a steep and ancient road. The Portuguese road network is for the most … [Read More...]
Monsanto Portugal – The Village in the Rocks
A Passion for Portugal and a Pinterest-fest: Monsanto Portugal was one of the destinations on the original schedule for my recent trip that really … [Read More...]
Recipes
5:2 Diet Recipe – Spring Lamb Saute
A Spring Lamb Saute for the 5:2 Diet I'm the proud owner of a brand new Saute Pan from Swiss Diamond. And, although I am only home for a few days … [Read More...]
The 5:2 Diet Tarragon Chicken in a Creamy Sauce and Wine.
A Creamy Ending - Low Calorie Tarragon Chicken for the 5:2 Diet and Pinot Gris: One of the challenges with any diet, including the 5:2 diet, is that … [Read More...]
No Calorie Noodles and the 5:2 Diet
Stirfry Chicken with Shirataki Noodles - a 5:2 Diet Recipe: There's something rather fishy about the idea of noodles with no calories. Actually … [Read More...]
London Restaurants
The Royal Albert Hall – Coda Fine Dining Restaurant
Fine dining at the Royal Albert Hall Coda Restaurant - and Elvis Costello: I didn't actually expect elegance at the Royal Albert Hall. I … [Read More...]
Namaaste Kitchen, Camden Revisited
Namaaste Kitchen Summer Menu: I HAVE reviewed Namaaste Kitchen before - and loved the food there the first time I visited. But, on this … [Read More...]
Itsu Body Blitz at Notting Hill
Itsu Body Blitz Menu (and More): Despite living and working in London and walking past various Itsu locations, a visit to Itsu restaurant in Notting … [Read More...]
Tapas Revolution – A Spanish Summer in Westfield
Tapas Revolution: This isn't the first time I've met Omar Allibhoy but I can honestly say I've really enjoyed every event I've been to where he's … [Read More...]
Events in London
Tea at One Aldwych – Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Afternoon Tea: I should by now know that One Aldwych afternoon teas are superb, imaginative and elegant. Even if … [Read More...]
Gaucho’s Pink Rooftop Beach Bar – Outdoors London
Pretty in Pink at Gaucho's Rooftop Beach Bar Did you know that London has an excellent river taxi service? It runs from Putney Bridge up to … [Read More...]
Kitchen Party Pop Up – Cocktails, BBQ and More
Kitchen Party Pop Up: I might have ignored the invitation to review 'a new fully immersive dining, drinking and entertainment concept' if I hadn't … [Read More...]
Giveaways
Red Bull Soapbox Ticket #Giveaway
Red Bull Soapbox Race - A fun day out with friends or family We seem to be whizzing through summer at a rate of knots. And, it's so easy to miss some of the great things that happen in the Capital over the 'Summer' months. Hopefully by 14th July, when the Soapbox Race is scheduled things will … [Read More...]
Swiss Diamond Saute Pan #Giveaway
Win a Swiss Diamond Saute Pan with Lid: There are certain types of pans which should be more widely used in this country. A good quality saute pan is something that can be used for a whole variety of dishes and Swiss Diamond has the advantage of being non-stick and capable of being used with … [Read More...]
#Giveaway – #win a Pancake Hamper from Abra ca Debora
Win a Pancake Hamper from Abra-ca-Debora: Not content with chocolate and beer - I bring you pancakes and marmite. Yes...really. Well, you'll either love the marmite or hate it, and there are plenty of other wonderful things in the Abra ca Debora hamper too (even some … [Read More...]
Featured Posts
Chocolate Cake and a 5:2 Diet Meal Plan
Coming Home to Chocolate Cake Back from a hectic trip around central Portugal, I’m still in recovery mode. My 5:2 diet programme has been on hold while I've been travelling and I was very grateful for a couple of lovely samples that were sent to me which were waiting for me. Chesil Smokery has a fabulous reputation and I was sent a mixture of smoked fish and meat to try. I saved the smoked duck breast for one of those days when you just don’t want to cook but fancy something quite … [Read More...]
The Fast Diet – Michael Mosley
5-2 Diet – The Fast Diet Review: As someone who has followed 5:2 now for a few months, I was really looking forward to the release of the 5-2 diet book. The Horizon TV programme was really illuminating and I've been doing pretty well so far using my own research and the advice of friends and other dieters. And as such I’m probably NOT target market for The Fast Diet although I really did want to see how useful it was. And I've tried to write my review of The Fast Diet objectively as … [Read More...]
5-2 Diet Tips
5-2 Diet Tips – Eat Well and Cook Less? OK, a guilty little secret about me and the 5-2 fast diet. I enjoy cooking on 5-2 diet fast days. Maybe a masochistic tendency, maybe just wanting to keep busy. But like everyone there are days when I simply don’t have time to make home-made soups. Or, when I am somewhere where it’s not possible, perhaps with just a microwave to warm something up. So here are some 5-2 diet tips for those of you who prefer not to cook. I’ve been … [Read More...]
The Perfect Coffee – #NewTradition
Lavazza Coffee - A New Tradition and some New Insights: I have to admit, until now I've been something of an instant girl. That sounds slightly rude, but it isn't meant to! I do like fresh coffee, but at home I really couldn't be bothered to make it. And then I got my new machine from Lavazza - and went on one of their masterclasses to learn how to use it. Now, at this point I felt just a little silly - who needs to learn how to use a coffee machine? But it turns out I've already made … [Read More...]
Barbecue Tips for an English Summer
Hot Tips for a Sizzling Barbecue: Not long ago you may remember I was sent a wonderful barbecue hamper full of tasty meats from Asda to help celebrate the start of summer (and a great bottle of wine). I had a few previous engagements over the bank holiday weekend. And then the weather changed. The result? I ended up cooking both the sausages and the ribs indoors. Very tasty they both were too, though I am sure they would have been better outside on the Grill. Just before the … [Read More...]
Building Traffic for your Site
How to Build Traffic for your Site - Hints and Tips! I'm not entirely sure why May from 'Ladies in Blogging' thought I was qualified to talk on building traffic for your site, but last night I did just that, by leading an informal discussion on how to build traffic for the Ladies in Blogging group. I haven't been writing London Unattached for that long. In fact, for less than two years. So my ideas are really a list of things that have helped me build traffic, so that I now have well over … [Read More...]
