Madeira restaurants – two gastronomic halves of Funchal
What a wonderful island! Funchal in Madeira offers a great climate, history, creditable wines and superb food. There is a wealth of eating opportunities to...
Gilbey’s for an Eton Stay
Dear tourist, please take a step away from London on your next vacation. Eton awaits and it’s a gem of a destination. Don’t worry about...
Lily O’Brien’s Crispy Butterscotch Discs
My favourite chocolatier, Lily O’Brien’s, has come up with a convivial treat for the summer …or any time. It’s a delicious new range of Share...
Chilli and Ginger Gin from ALDI
It seems an unlikely marriage between a popular chain supermarket and Eden Mill. They are producers of Scottish small-batch craft gins. Those who frequent the beverage aisles of ALDI...
Lambic – the sweet taste of a sour beer
OK, I had not heard of Lambic and that’s mainly because I am not a big beer drinker, but this was something of a revelation...
Outrigger’s OZONE – protecting the planet
For the last five years, Outrigger Hotels and Resorts has set out to save the coral reefs and create a tidal wave of global change...
Outrigger Mauritius – lagoon lounging
I didn’t know what to expect. It was my first visit to Mauritius and my second to an Outrigger resort. The bar had been set...
Pickering’s Gin & British Airways
Pickering’s Gin & British Airways create world’s first sky-high gin Botanically engineered to enjoy at 30,000ft In a world first, Edinburgh based Pickering’s Gin, have...
Fortunella – London’s exotic liqueur
One glance at the Fortunella Golden Orange Liqueur bottle will lead the prospective sipper to expect something a little different, a refined taste, a well-crafted...
POTUS Bar and Restaurant at Crowne Plaza London – Albert Embankment
Well, perhaps this is lucky timing for a review of a restaurant called POTUS! President Trump has been visiting London and POTUS Bar and Restaurant...
Strawberry Daiquiri
Strawberry Daiquiri From BBC Food The sweetness of fruit and the kick of lime make this classic Strawberry Daiquiri a real crowd pleaser of...
Fudge Kitchen for Father’s Day and Every Day
It’s soon going to be Father’s Day and there is that dilemma. Men are often difficult when trying to find the perfect gift. Socks are...
Blandy’s Wine Lodge – Madeira
A guided tour of Blandy’s 17th century Wine Lodge and its associated Wine Museum, in the centre of Funchal, will reveal some of the art...