Category Archives: Food

January 09

HEALTH AND BEAUTY – Get heathy this year with Philips and Currys

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My favourite new toy is a brand new Philips Viva Collection Juicer from Currys, I can not shout out loud enough from the top of the mountains just how much I love it.  The juicer is very easy to use and easy to clean. You do not even have to peel the fruit or vegetables, just […]

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December 20

ESCAPE LONDON, VISIT AMERICA – Superb dining at The Tavern on The Green, New York

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Situated on the Upper West Side in the heart of Central Park, this again is a must for tourists, who are not travelling on a student allowance. At an average of $17 a starter and $28 for the main course, it wouldn’t suit everyone’s budget. However, as the saying goes ”You get what you pay for” and […]

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December 20

ESCAPE LONDON, VISIT AMERICA – have a luxurious brunch at the Waldorf Astoria, New York

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It’s a cliche but true, there’s no place quite like New York at Christmas time.  New Yorkers love their Sunday brunch and the Astoria has been boasting one of the best for several decades now. The beautiful, historic building situated on Midtown Park Avenue is impressive from both outside and in. There is a certain […]

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December 15

ESCAPE LONDON, VISIT AMERICA – The Gadarene Swine in Los Angeles is simply the best!

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The Gadarene Swine is a lovely little restaurant in Studio City, Los Angeles. As you walk off Ventura Boulevard you are greeted but a pretty patio, with little trees, fairy lights and a welcome arch. As soon as you step inside you can’t help but feel welcome and at home, yet walking inside is just […]

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December 06

ESCAPE LONDON – The Greenway Hotel and Spa in Cheltenham, a stunning English country manor

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The exterior of the Greenway Hotel is breathtaking, a beautiful English country manor set just below rolling hills. However, the visual treats of this beautiful hotel only just begin when you stare in awe at the beauty of the buildings exterior. As you step into the reception it is not just the friendly receptionist that […]

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December 02

ESCAPE LONDON – Friendly service and lovely rooms at Scotland’s rural Horseshoe restaurant with rooms

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The Horseshoe is set in the pretty village of Eddleston, about a 45 minute drive from the stunning city of Edinburgh. Their wonderful hospitality begins from the moment you arrive into the city, as the manager was kind enough to pick us up from the station. Driving through the stunning countryside to the Horseshoe, you […]

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December 02

LONDON EATERIES – Oomoo Food, Oomoo Wine- Grapes and Gastronomy from the Antipodes

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Its cold outside, the tree is up and it feels like Christmas…  Or does it? Perhaps for those born in the Northern Hemisphere it does but to me after a good 15 years it still feels a bit odd, mulled wine, roast dinners and the small chance it might snow.. To me christmas is 40 […]

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December 01

ESCAPE LONDON – Superb service and a fun atmosphere at the Ducks in Aberlady, Scotland

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Right from the moment we arrived after the short 18 minute train journey from Edinburgh to Longniddry, we were made to feel welcome. The friendly owner Malcolm was kind enough to pick us up from the station and take us on the short ride to the hotel. This smiley hotelier was very knowledgeable about the […]

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November 28

LONDON EATERIES – Diciannove 19, a little bit of Italy in the City

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Diciannove 19 is right in the heart of London’s City, only steps away from Black Friars tube station, tucked inside the Crowne Plaza City Hotel and a stones throw from the London’s beautiful Thames river. As soon as you walk in you are met with beautiful oak wooden tables, a stunning wall of wine bottles back […]

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November 27

LONDON EATERIES – Christmas and Prosecco Tasting the Loch Fyne Seafood and Grill way

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Christmas season is well and truly upon us and what better way to numb our minds from the thoughts of battling through Christmas shopping lines, than prosecco tasting at the wonderful Loch Fyne Seafood and Grill, followed by a sampling of their Christmas menu. Having eaten at a few Loch Fyne Seafood and Grill restaurants […]

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