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Exploring the Culinary Traditions of Northern Portugal
Liz Gill discovers that wine making can be fun and that even cake baking is the result of a long heritage The initial sensation is weird – this could be…
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Quito
Neil Hennessy-Vass finds a rich heritage, good food and lots of scenic interest in the world’s second highest capital Getting to Quito the capital of Ecuador takes a little while…
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The Chardonnay and Cabernet Crusaders
Peter Morrell meeting two ‘New World’ wine makers who are snapping at the heels of the Old World I recently met two dynamic wine makers from the New World,…
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Grown up Ibiza
The White Island goes Luxe. Judith Baker explores Away from the clubs, the music and the frenetic party scene that defines modern-day Ibiza, this beautiful Spanish Island is developing a…
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Solo in the Maldives – resort vs local island?
There’s a clear winner for me and you might be surprised which it is. Deborah Ives answers the question I first visited the Maldives three years ago when I went…
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VAX have done it again with the launch of the VAX Blade 2 MAX
Just when you thought cordless vacuum cleaners couldn’t get any better VAX have introduced a brand new innovative model. Peter Morrell reports I have been a fan of VAX since…
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Five ways to stay motivated enough to achieve your goals
Thinking big uses up copious amounts of our precious brainpower, as if concentrating in a boring meeting wasn’t already hard enough It’s no surprise then, that when we’re working toward…
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Roger McGough announces finalists in Liverpool Gin poetry competition
Kirby’s Dominic Martin bags first place in national search for UK’s next big name poet Dominic Martin (34) from West Kirby has today (National Poetry Day, Thursday 4 October)…
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Hiroshima and Setouchi, Japan
If you’ve already done Tokyo and travelled to Kyoto, then it’s worth travelling further west to the Setouchi region, situated around the Seto inland sea. There are more than 350…
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A Culinary and Cultural Break in Goring on Thames
Peter Morrell and his wife enjoy superb food, a well appointed room and outstanding hospitality at The Miller of Mansfield restaurant and hotel which is surrounded with a wealth of…
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Courtauld Impressionists from Monet to Cézanne
The highlights from two great collections impress John Westbrooke Galleries putting on exhibitions sometimes scour the world for appropriate artistic works to display… and sometimes they just go down the…
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Fully Immersed in Fuschlsee
The province of Salzburgerland is to Austrians what Lakes Como and Maggiore are to the Italians and the Lake District is to us Brits: a refuge, a delight and a…
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Q LIVE Celebrates Aretha Franklin and more…
Q LIVE Returns To Quaglino’s with a Talented Line-Up of Music Performances Q Live is back and in full swing at Quaglino’s this September with a spectacular lineup of…
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Don’t forget to celebrate World Paella Day on 20 September
Marking Spanish tradition, culture and culinary excellence, the world-renowned Valencian rice dish, paella, will be celebrated on 20 September at World Paella Day Spearheaded by the Spanish city of Valencia,…
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Bake For Breast Cancer Awareness Month with KitchenAid and Frances Quinn
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual international health campaign organised by major breast cancer charities to increase awareness and to raise funds for research To inspire people with…
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About Your Christmas 2018
Our round-up of unique ideas for Christmas Gifts that will surprise and delight your loved ones, hotels where you cab stay and food you can indulge in
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Quaglino’s Appoints New Executive Head Chef
Legendary Mayfair restaurant Quaglino’s is delighted to announce it has appointed Nuno Goncalves to the role of Executive Head Chef Nuno brings with him over 10 years experience working in…
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Smoke & Salt Have Launched a Brand New Seasonal Menu
Each season brings exciting new menus at Smoke & Salt (every two months in fact) and staying true to their ethos of ‘Modern Dining – Ancient Technique’, the guys at…
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Sparkle all night this Christmas with Konditor & Cook
Add a little sparkle to your Christmas and #SpreadJoyThroughCake with Konditor & Cook’s Starry, Starry Night collection. The range is packed full of festive favourites and new yuletide treats alike…
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Fred. Olsen offers free all-inclusive drinks upgrade on 15 alluring Norwegian fjords cruises in 2019
Holidaymakers looking to set sail to the scenic Norwegian fjords in 2019 can enjoy a free all-inclusive drinks upgrade on 15 selected itineraries with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines next year,…
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The Sarojin celebrates Thailand’s Vegetarian Festival
This October, The Sarojin, Thailand’s luxurious 56-roomed boutique residence, will be celebrating Thailand’s Vegetarian Festival with a specially-created menu Taking place October 9th – 17th, the nine-day festival period celebrates…
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Book now to secure the best prices for Europe’s 2018 Christmas markets with flybmi
Flights from Bristol, East Midlands, Aberdeen and Newcastle Flybmi is urging travellers to book now to secure the best fares on routes to the upcoming Christmas markets. The airline flies…
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Backwaters previews 2019 Cruise-Tour Holidays to the Heart Of France
Specialist operator increases day-cruise offering with the introduction of short breaks and themed itineraries exploring France’s network of hidden inland waterways from £395PP for a two night trip The chance…
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LEGZ at 100 Wardour St
On Monday 8th October, 100 Wardour St introduces LEGZ An all-star showgirl extravaganza starring: Miss Betsy Rose Didi Derriere Miss Jolie Papillon Velma Celli A brand new spectacular Dance show…
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Kitchenaid celebrates 100 Years of Cooking History
To mark the occasion, they have introduced Misty Blue to the iconic Artisan Tilt-Head Mixer collection In 1908, after watching a baker mix bread dough with a heavy iron spoon,…
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Dead Man’s Fingers Flavoured Rums
Peter Morrell reports on three exciting flavoured rums that are great for Christmas and all year round drinking Dead Man’s Fingers Spiced Rum Created in Cornwall, Dead Man’s Fingers is…
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Celebrate International Sherry Week 2018 with Gonzalez Byass
International Sherry Week takes place this year from 8th to 14th October, and Tio Pepe, the world’s best-selling Fino Sherry and part of the Gonzalez Byass portfolio, has a whole…
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Celebrate 10 Years of tibits
Discover London’s Green Streets and win Free Food for a Month To celebrate their tenth anniversary tibits are launching the ‘Green Streets’ social media competition that will give 10 people…
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Get your head in the game this Autumn with Young’s
As autumn rolls in, it’s time for game, steak and robust reds Throughout October and November, Young’s pubs across London are partnering with meat and game experts and world-class wine…
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Why You Comfort Eat in Winter and What You Can Do About It
Comfort eating is common during the winter and the foods we crave are normally high in calories, which is not good news for our waistlines A recent survey by wellness…
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The Broken Shaker, One of the World’s Best Bars, is coming to London…
…with a Pop-up at Iconic Madison London in St Paul’s during London Cocktail Week Award-winning The Broken Shaker has taken Miami, Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York by storm and…
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Hilton leads the way with innovative strategies to reduce food waste
Hilton London Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 serves up a sustainable new sizzling Portobello Burger Hilton London Heathrow Airport (NYSE: HLT) has announced the launch of a new tasty and environmentally…
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Selfridges brings the Taste of the Emerald Isle to London
This month head to Selfridges Foodhall in London and find yourself immersed in a Taste of the Emerald Isles. Yes – Ireland: warm-spirited, spontaneous, hospitable and a place for great…
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Trips for all the ages with BSpoke Tours
Here are some recommendations to match the time in your life so you can have the time of your life Millennials: Croatia, Mexico and Thailand Croatia Combine boat and bike…
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That tricky second solo trip – Argentina
Be careful whose advice you take when selecting your solo destination. Solo travel expert Deborah Ives has some valuable advice Feeling emboldened by the success of my first incredible solo…
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Ginza Onodera launches London’s first Game Sushi
To celebrate the return of game season, high-end Japanese restaurant Ginza Onodera in Mayfair has launched London’s very first game sushi Offering a playful twist on traditional game menus, Head…
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Make the winning Cocktails in the City recipes at home – courtesy of Rock and Rose and Whitley Neill
The Cocktails in the City festival earlier this month proved to be a sparkling success for Richmond’s Rock and Rose and the two cocktails created with Whitley Neill by its…
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Stock your store cupboard the Scandi way!
ScandiKitchen is your one stop shop for all things Scandinavian and delicious Originally founded in 2007 after owners, Bronte and Jonas, couldn’t find the flavours of home in the UK….
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Fred. Olsen celebrates bumper start to new ‘Warmer Cruising’ campaign
Fred. Olsen’s new ‘Warmer Cruising’ campaign offers guests up to 40% off a selection of 42 tempting cruises between October 2018 and March 2019, on new bookings made up to…
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zzysh®
Enjoy your wine and Champagne one glass at a time Have you ever wanted to enjoy just a glass or two of wine with dinner and preserve the rest for…
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Living in History – Hartwell House, Buckinghamshire
Peter Morrell and his wife are charmed by the artwork, the food, the comfort and the service in this Grade I listed Historic Houses Hotel For arriving visitors Hartwell House…
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Enjoy summer with Erdinger Alkoholfrei
It’s important to hydrate in the summer months, especially in this heat! Try the thirst-quenching taste of ERDINGER Alkoholfrei’s alcohol-free (<0.5% ABV) beer which thanks to its isotonic properties, provides…
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Ollie Dabbous and Ex-Square Brigade to join Wellbourne Brasserie for series of Exclusive Dinners
This autumn Wellbourne Brasserie will host two bespoke dinners that will see Ollie Dabbous reunited with his former team and the ex-brigade from The Square join forces once again Wellbourne…