Sometimes you’re watching TV and see something so mouth-watering that you start drooling and eating it yourself becomes a mild obsession. Or maybe that’s just me. One Saturday morning i saw Rick Stein on his Far Eastern Odyssey series making a Vietnamese noodle-based soup dish called pho (pronounced “fur” apparently) on a boat sailing down the Mekong … Continue reading »
I do think Joan Collins is rather fantabulous. Here she is in a video from early 80s giving today’s beauty vloggers a run for their money. She’s au natural doing a makeup tutorial with Michael Parkinson. Isn’t she just gorgeous without loads of slap? She must have been in her late 40s and her skin and … Continue reading »
The world’s easiest “recipe” for the most magical thing i’ve ever eaten….yes a simple two ingredient ice cream made with snow! There’s a candy floss quality about it in that it dissolves so quickly in your mouth. I love ice cream anyway so this is pure joy on a spoon. It was inspired by a … Continue reading »
There are few things to delight in Lewisham but one has been the discovery of the fruit and veg stalls in Lewisham market. The abundance and quality of the produce you can buy is exceptional and all at cheaper than chips prices. In many cases you are probably paying 10% of the price you would pay … Continue reading »
As Barack Obama gets sworn in for his second term as the 44th President of the United States, it’s easy to forget the heady days before he was first elected. A new book ‘Obama & Me’ , a rollicking read and warts and all tale of Brummie journalist, Adam Smith aka Steve Zacharanda, who travelled to Miami … Continue reading »
When the weather outside is frightful. Drinking hot buttered rum is most delightful. Let it snow. Let it snow. Let it snow! Hurrah we’ve finally got proper snow in London. I know it’s causing disruptions left, right and centre but snow is just so magical! I don’t know if people who’ve seen snow their whole … Continue reading »
Now we all know how fashionable food is right now so handbags, shoes, jewellery….all made from food…. win win no? These inspired creations are by Fulvio Bonavia, an award-winning Italian photographer known for using inventive imagery. They were hand crafted by him using real produce for the book A Matter of Taste, fusing couture with cuisine, suitable … Continue reading »
Update to “London Beauty Tip: How To Get A Free Chanel Manicure”. Great news – I heard from Chanel that the Covent Garden pop-up is no longer a pop-up – it’s permanent! If you have any Chanel makeup bits to buy, read about the beautique and how you can get your nails done in effect for … Continue reading »
I am not a trainer/sneaker girl. Nosiree but these, a collaboration between Be&D and artist Trong Gia Nguyen, are rather fetching…… Currently on sale at Fab here for £69. Continue reading »
Chocolate and orange just scream Christmas and winter don’t they. Since I was on cake duty for the family over the holidays, when I received a sample of the special festive edition Chocolate Orange Coyo (vegan coconut yoghurt), I knew I’d be putting it to use in some confection or other. Half my family are lactose intolerant … Continue reading »
