Carluccio’s Christmas – A Preview: My first ‘Christmas in July’ was to preview what you can now buy in Carluccio’s for Christmas. Snow and sampling Christmas goodies on a hot Summer’s evening felt a little strange. However, after a glass of prosecco and some snacking on Carluccio’s dishes and treats we got over it. Over […]
The Magical Lantern Festival, Chiswick
London lights up with magical lanterns at Christmas: One of my favourite West London haunts is in the grounds of Chiswick House Gardens. I am a regular visitor, be it for a summer’s picnic or an autumnal walk, so I was delighted to be invited to a very wintery event to experience the delights of […]
New Christmas Menu at The Trading House
Starting Christmas Early at the Trading House: It seemed like an excellent way to round off a cold Monday in November…. checking out the new Christmas Menu at the Trading House on Gresham Street. We’ve written about The Trading House before – it’s one of those places you probably know well if you work in The City […]
Rockin’ Around the Mango Tree
A Christmas meal with a twist of Thai tinsel Attention all party planners! If you’re looking for a Christmas menu to impress colleagues and friends well-seasoned in seasonal spreads, then take a look at Mango Tree’s Christmas menu. This award-winning, much-loved, Thai restaurant sits on the edge of Belgravia adjacent to Buckingham Palace and a […]
Gin Tales in Warrington – Greenall’s Distillery Visit and Introduction to Sloe Gin
Greenall’s Sloe Gin – a Seasonal Speciality: What on earth was a dyed in the wool Londoner doing making her way up north to try gin at Greenall’s in Warrington? Gentle reader, if like me you thought gin came from London your world may be about to disintegrate. The inventor of gin is believed to […]
Win a Unique Planner for 2017 #Giveaway
Get Organised in 2017 Are you looking for an unusual gift idea for someone this year? Something personal and unique and useful too? Have you considered a Planner? I’ve been talking to the lovely family-run business Pirongs who produce Unique Planners – gorgeous, hardback customisable life planners. I think it’s a great idea for a […]
A Festive Afternoon Tea at the Langham
Festive Asprey Afternoon Tea at the Langham London: The Langham, London has just launched an Asprey’s inspired festive afternoon tea. Lucky me, I was invited along to be one of the first to try it – and, since the pastries from Executive Pastry Chef Cherish Finden are, in my opinion, the best in London it was […]
Bubbles and Festive Afternoon Tea at Lanes of London
Festive Afternoon Tea at Lanes of London: My festive season kicked off to a perfect start in with an elegant afternoon tea just a stones-throw away from the hubbub of London’s Oxford Street. In the sumptuous, relaxing surroundings of Mayfair’s Lanes of London Hotel, a glamorous Grade II listed building, just off Park Lane. There, […]
Dreaming of a Pink Christmas at The Savoy, London
A Festive Staycation at The Savoy, London: “Why do you go away? So that you can come back. So that you can see the place you came from with new eyes and extra colours. And the people there see you differently, too. Coming back to where you started is not the same as never leaving.” […]
#Win a Premium Copas Turkey for Christmas #Giveaway
Win your Christmas Turkey from Copas: You may remember last year I went to visit the Copas turkey farm and was lucky enough to be sent a turkey to review. I was really impressed with the poultry husbandry, the way the turkeys were reared and cared for and the level of detail that went into […]