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The Portobello Hotel

A Portobello Staycation: As a teenager in the 1970s I read the fantasy novels of author Michael Moorcock. The Ladbroke Grove/Portobello Road area of

Colonia Guell - Catalonia: Just 25 kilometres inland from Barcelona, Colonia Guell is a UNESCO heritage colony town and is a working example of

A stylish hotel with a budget price tag: Two friends in need of a short break away from the everyday. An opportunity to chat and catch-up.

Laurent-Perrier at Taste of London
Taste of London is one of those events that I look forward to each year. It’s a wonderful opportunity to sample dishes from some of the best and inventive kitchens in London, see cookery demonstrations, join in with a cookery class, or enjoy tutored wine or spirit tasting sessions.
This year we were incredibly fortunate with the weather, which seemed to put everyone into a party mood. My own mood was certainly helped by the prospect of tasting the new La Cuvée from Laurent-Perrier in their elegant Clubhouse.
Perched on a bar stool, people watching and sipping champagne; some of my favourite things! The La Cuvée, the newly launched champagne, is a blend of 55% Chardonnay, double the usual quantity in Champagne. I found it to be dry, light and fresh, with a fabulous mousse. It was just perfect for a lovely summer evening.
I also enjoyed a glass of the Cuvée Rosé. Again this was fabulously dry, with that lovely hint of strawberries and cream. A truly elegant glass of fizz.
Suitably refreshed and feeling rather pampered, we headed off to sample some food.
For information on Laurent-Perrier please visit: http://www.laurent-perrier.com/en/