If you can’t get to the Theatre, let the Theatre come to you! A series of digital initiatives to support us while we are in lockdown, Hampstead Theatre have launched their ‘At Home’ series. Its first initiative, I and You, Lauren Gunderson’s witty and uplifting portrayal of friendship, youth and living life to the full, […]
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White Rum Cocktail – Daiquiri – Classic Cocktails
Daiquiri with White Rum, Lime and Sugar – a Simple Classic. What makes a cocktail classic? Most of the classic cocktails I’ve learnt to make are really simple with just a few, easy to find ingredients. The Daiquiri, a white rum cocktail with just three ingredients is a great example. Simple cocktails though, really work […]
National Theatre At Home – NT Live
Thursday Nights with the National Theatre! Joining a growing number of theatres offering special broadcasts, the National There are offering NT Live productions for free via YouTube The first production will be One Man Two Guvnors by Richard Bean, featuring a Tony Award-winning performance from James Corden. To catch it, all you need to do […]
Hawkshead Relish Review and #Giveaway
Embellish with Hawkshead Relish from the Lake District. The finest British artisan foods are really worth stocking up on, especially at times like this when you can’t get out to the shops so easily. I’m making use of the time when I can’t travel myself to explore some of Britain’s best – products like Hawkshead […]
Special Dance Screenings from Sadler’s Wells
Sadler’s Wells Dance Performances on Digital Stage. Did you know that Sadler’s Wells has its own online platform – Digital Stage? As they are currently unable to bring artists and audiences together in the theatre, they are extending the content on Digital Stage so that you can watch full-length dance performances including shows which have […]
Mediterranean Chicken Tray Bake and Wine
Delicious Mediterranean style chicken tray bake and a fabulous wine pairing. What do you do when you are craving roast chicken but you live by yourself. Or when you have a pack of chicken thighs or drumsticks but don’t want a casserole. So long as your chicken pieces still have skin (and preferably some bone) […]
Royal Opera House Free Online Screenings and Broadcasts
Ballet and Opera from the comfort of your home. Missing your excursions to the Royal Opera House? There’s a new programme of totally free online broadcasts from Covent Garden which will be shown from the ROH Facebook and YouTube channels. Dates for your diary include the following Peter and the Wolf, The Royal Ballet, 2010 […]
Hampstead Theatre Free Screening of I and You
Watch I AND YOU, Starring Maisie Williams, FOR FREE from Monday 23 – Sunday 29 March Missing your bit of culture? London’s Theatres are starting to announce a whole raft of special releases to keep us all happy while we are stuck at home. Here’s one example which should please theatre lovers of all ages. […]
The Story of Simnel Cakes and a Special #Giveaway from Ginger Bakers
The Easter Simnel Cake Story. It looks like Easter this year is going to be very strange indeed. Even Churches and Cathedrals are closing their doors and running services remotely in an effort to help contain the virus that is plaguing the world at the moment. So, I was really thrilled to be sent a […]
Day Trips from Florence
Exploring Tuscany – Town and Country Day Trips from Florence. Why would you want to take a day trip from Florence? There’s a wealth of things to do in Florence, the capital of Tuscany. It’s known as the ‘cradle of the Renaissance’ for good reason. The historic centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, surrounded […]