As a teenager rushing off to school, my mother often had to plead with me to eat something before I hurried out to start my day. At that age, breakfast just didn’t appeal to me, but even then I knew two old adages:1.) Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. 2.) Mother is always...

When I was about eight, one warm summer’s evening a hot air balloon landed in the field opposite our house. “Who are these intrepid sky voyagers and where have they come from?” I wondered in amazement. “They must be film stars or wealthy businessman, at least,” I told myself as I...

You have two choices: get up early and go to the gym or pull the covers over your head and get some extra sleep. If you’re trying to lose weight, the answer is obviously the gym, right? Not necessarily. Studies have shown that sleep deprivation can lead to difficulty losing weight and even...

One of the problems with working in a busy office is the amount of birthday cakes brought in all the time. Perhaps everyone’s cottoned onto the fact that our resident bakers make amazing cakes, so they’re all making like the Queen with multiple birthdays! I don’t often get my cooking...

During the Royal Wedding an American friend asked me an endearing and highly stereotypical question: “So, have you guys had your cucumber sandwiches?” Now you might think she was taking the mickey, an American having a pop at a quintessential English tradition. But she wasn’t. She was...

Today, we are introducing Tasha from CakeSnobs.co.uk – our newest blogging superstar.Follow Tasha’s posts if you’re into cupcakes and general deliciousness. Want to get in on the cupcake craze? Vanilla cupcakes are really simple and quick to make, and can definitely impress...

ANOTHER Bank Holiday + Capital Culture = A good time had by all. Enjoy! FILM: Double Bills, The Riverside Studios Friday 27th – Sunday 29th This week’s recommendation is not one . . . not two . . . but four films for your delectation! The Riverside has surpassed herself, with a weekend of...

Perusing different forms of artwork is an enjoyable experience for most – though there are, obviously, some who think galleries boring, and all modern art is just silly nonsense. But consider this – what if that pinky red splodge of paint on the canvas was to turn into raspberry...

British strawberries have come into season slightly early this year and they have me craving, among other things, Pavlova – a crispy, meringue-based dessert with a soft centre, which was named after the ballet dancer Anna Pavlova. Home made Pavlova can be surprisingly easy to make and...

There’s a spring in your step as you are on your way to a new beginning – your first day at Groupon! Ideally, you would have used the last few days for relaxation and preparation. You feel confident through your Google alerts and all the information you have gathered about Groupon...

This blog started off as a review of all the incredible things that I got to see (and hopefully you did too?) at the wonderful Pick Me Up fair in London’s Somerset House – If you didn’t get to catch it then don’t weep into your chocolate bon bons, it’s an annual...

Every writer needs a home for their books. Even though e-readers have grasped the British imagination more than ever this year the printed book is a long way from extinct, and we all need somewhere to place our favourite tomes. Look around your writing space – whether it is established or...

WARNING: Graze while you browse!Photography by: siepert, Kthread and Pabo...

Whoopee pies, Macaroons, Red Velvet Cake…all are delicious but none can replace the classic cupcake, and with them staying ever-popular, more and more recipes are springing up. So this weekend sit back and relax with a cake stand of some of these lovelies, and a pot of tea: Rainbow...

Big news. I’ve finally given in and gotten myself a tastecard. It’s unbelievable how many more friends fancy you as a dinner partner if you can promise them 50% off your entire meal. Armed with my smart phone, I’ve been running around the city with my head down pushing the...