Whether you want to catch up with friends, regain energy after an afternoon shopping or a comforting pause in the day, a cup of tea and a piece of cake are always the answer. Here are a few of the best places in London to get everything from an afternoon high tea to just a single sweet...

We are constantly being reminded how wasteful of a nation we are, however with shops like Primark and H&M spewing out clothes for a few Pounds, it’s difficult not to be sucked into the disposable world of fashion. So to help clear my conscience after my last H&M splurge, I started...

While we may be enjoying this short re-emergence of summer, it never hurts to have a few DIY projects lined up for when the sun turns to clouds and the rain and cold start making their presence known. Here are a few projects I recommend for those rainy days. How to Make a Pinwheel Although...

The recent warm weather has somewhat revived the non-existent summer in the minds of many. With temperatures soaring to the dizzy heights of 28 and even 29 degrees, the need to stow away the sandals, espadrilles and maxi dresses has been postponed if only for a few days. Thanks to the arrival...

Nothing gets me more excited about a meal than the final course, dessert. I have a huge sweet tooth and spend an entire meal analysing the dessert menu and thinking which one will be the perfect finish to a meal. Sure, you can never really go wrong with anything chocolate, but sometimes fruit...

This week’s recommendations feature two events in the inimitable, marvellous Margate. Stretch the waning summer with a trip to the sea . . .ART: Nothing In The World But Youth, Margate Turner Contemporary, till 8th January The Turner Contemporary’s sophomore exhibition in the newly...

Besides from enjoying cocktails around London, I’m an avid traveller and have taken full advantage of living in Europe and being able to travel around so easily. While exploring the settings and cultures of different countries, I usually get stuck behind my lenses and wanted to share...

These berry oat bars are so delicious that even in a house of only one person they’ll disappear by the end of the day. They’re extremely good straight out of the oven when still warm, or if you wait a couple hours they’ll settle into irresistible gooey chunks of berry goodness that you...

Sweet and exotic, honey cake is traditionally made for Jewish new year, coming up this week! For a twist on the classic, I have created a special honey cupcake just for you!Ingredients: Cake125g soft margarine or butter 124g soft brown sugar 172g runny honey 1 egg 225g plain flour 2 tsp...

Admittedly, no one enjoys waving goodbye to summer, except for those with chronic hay fever or wasp phobias. However, the change of the season brings its own distinct joys. The shops are full of lovely, new season clothes, and my cupboards are full of comfort food instead of salad.Best of...

Thomas Edison said, “Genius is one percent inspiration, ninety-nine percent perspiration.” The same could be said of fitness, but that one percent inspiration is absolutely essential! The perspiration won’t happen unless you’re inspired to get up and start...

We all need to walk more, that’s what we keep hearing from the health experts and doctors. Which is, of course, absolutely right – particularly if you like your food as much as I do. But here’s the thing: where to walk? Sure, there are some walking mags kicking about, but you’d...

The weather is getting chilly, the sky looks dull and your central heating is on for the first time this season. Upsetting! With the weather forecast looking bleak and we’re getting warnings of snow as early as October (please feel free to join me when I shout “WHAT?!”),...

Now that autumn has fully kicked in, rain will force us more and more to stay indoors. This can actually be quite pleasant, since you could make yourself a nice cup of hot cocoa with marshmallows, settle in front of the TV and watch the last season of your favourite TV series. If you are a...

After all paying a visit to London Fashion Week, the Groupon Social Media Team thought we’d share our favourite trends that will be appearing this season. Let us know what you think!Luise – One-Piece PlaysuitThe one-piece playsuit trend has swept over the nation this summer,...