Hayman’s Distillery Tour with Sam and Old Tom – review
Balham isn’t the first neighbourhood in which one might think to find a distillery. But here it is on a small industrial estate, and looking...
Aquafaba
This liquid called Aquafaba is trending just now. It’s being talked about by professional chefs as if it was a newly-discovered and exotic ingredient from...
The Museum of Lost Art – book review
From the bestselling author of The Art of Forgery, Noah Charney, comes this fantasy art adventure, The Museum of Lost Art. This is a stroll through...
Pied à Terre for Dinner – Restaurant review
This is, at least for me, a box-ticking restaurant. I guess we all have our own individual preference boxes, but there can’t be too many...
The PNY Outdoor Charger – travel accessory review
A charger seems a simple thing, but a charger is an indispensable part of any traveller’s kit. In fact, even an office worker with only...
COMO The Halkin for Afternoon Tea by Ametsa – restaurant review
Who doesn’t enjoy a good afternoon tea? It’s a delicious British institution and comforting. We know exactly what to expect – a 3-tier stand with...
Good Beer Guide – Belgium – book review
Beer has changed its image over the last decade. It was once the chosen beverage of older folks who had their favourite brew and they...
Mosquito Repellent & Beach Accessories from THEYE – travel accessories review
It’s that time of year again. Summer holidays are being planned, or there might be some early spring vacations on the horizon. Either way we...
Garden House Hotel Cookery School – review
The Beaverbrook Estate is a one-stop resort for almost everything, and those everythings will be to a very high standard. The House, the more formal...
Cuba: The Cookbook – review
Cuba: The Cookbook is a stunning volume from Phaidon, who are celebrated for publishing unique international recipe books to tempt and inspire the home chef....
JW Steakhouse for Lunch – restaurant review
Yes, Park Lane is swanky and fringed with outstanding hotels, and all of them are celebrated and worthy. One of the most popular is Grosvenor...
Sharq Village and Spa in Doha Qatar – hotel review
You will be expecting something remarkable from the resort as soon as you arrive at Sharq Village and Spa. One is welcomed by a comfy...
Willow and Stone White Wine from Kingsland – product review
Here is another light wine from Kingsland. Willow and Stone White Wine is bound to have popular appeal with those who are not normally wine...
Designed in the USSR: 1950-1989
Designed in the USSR: 1950-1989 is another book from Phaidon. Not a cookbook this time but a rather topical design book which does indeed offer...