Category Archives: Food

July 07

Calling all chocolate lovers – The Chocolate Show 17-19th October

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The world’s greatest chocolate show returns to the capital, taking place at Olympia in October as the grand finale of Chocolate Week (13-19 Oct). The Chocolate Show will see the return of the world famous Chocolate Fashion show with designers and chocolatiers working together to create stunning outfits made from chocolate. Daily catwalk shows will […]

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July 05

Le Port des Indes Indian cuisine with a touch of French

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Having been weaned on curries, I always approach an Indian restaurant with trepidation asking myself what kind of curry will I be served up with this time.  La Porte des Indes was a pleasant surprise. Situated on the outskirts of Portland village and a stones throw away from Marble Arch, it looked like a bijous […]

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July 01

Creating the perfect British summer BBQ party

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British summer is finally here and there is nothing quite like gathering friends and family for a fun filled summer garden party.  Party planning can be a bit easier when you know some of the new products on the market to help make your party one to remember.  Here we share some of our favourite […]

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June 18

BBQ delight for an inner city life with the Campingaz 2 Series Compact L

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Living in London’s inner city can mean a lack of outside space, not everyone is lucky enough to have a garden and outside can simply be a patio or a balcony.  Even city folk love the outdoors and a small space should not stop you having fun, we discovered the Campingaz 2 Series Compact L BBQ […]

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June 17

The Pearson Room – Waving the flag for the USA, classy cocktails and dining in the Wharf

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Having spent many years working in Canary Wharf one becomes used to the sterile approach to dining that is offered around the Wharf. The only really notable exception being Roka.  However, I’m pleased to say there are now two exceptions. The Pearson Room brings a welcome classy, refined, traditional, but in keeping with the Wharf […]

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June 10

LONDON EATERIES – Simply fresh and friendly seafood dining, enjoyed out of a Shoreditch shipping container

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Simply Fish is a restaurant specialising in Seafood in the heart of the vibrant cultural hub that is Shoreditch, and sister to the more established restaurant of the same name in Camden. If the Shoreditch location wasn’t stylish enough, the restaurant is situated in the BoxPark which is a collection of 2 floors of converted […]

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June 09

Adding ease and style to your British picnic

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Picnics are amazing, beautiful weather, amazing company, great food and maybe the odd glass of wine or two.  We are a bit challenged when it comes to the British weather, which led me to seek how we can have a stylish picnic without to much planning for those days when the sun has got his hat […]

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May 27

Become a Brilliant chef in just a few hours with Dipna Anand

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Paneer cooked by myself, with the guidance of Celebrity Chef Dipna Anand. Indian cooking has always been a bit of mystery to me and even when I have cooked it, the dishes were never quite right.  That is not to say either that I am a bad cook, as my food has been complemented on […]

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