Month: May 2026

Golden Balls

The Perfect Chill! The weather is hot, for at least the next week in the UK. It’s time to enjoy a well-chilled libation …but we...

Summer at Wahaca!

Seasonal Specials, Spritzes and Sunshine Bowls! This month sees Wahaca bringing a vibrant taste of summer to its restaurants with the launch of an all-new...

Château Moncontour Vouvray Brut

A Sparkling Summer. The weather is warming, the garden is blooming and our thoughts turn to al fresco gatherings. Château Moncontour Vouvray Brut could be...

Ashdown Park Hotel

A Charming History. Ashdown Forest is an ancient area of heathland about 30 miles (48 km) south of London in East Sussex. It was once...

Dianthos Greek Rosé

Xinomavro grapes and Boutari Wineries. The weather is warming up, and we are looking forward to lighter fare. Dianthos Greek Rosé from Tesco is a...

Jardin de Roses

Languedoc Rosé Wine. Rosé wine is evidently the wine of choice now that the weather is warming up, we hope. Jardin de Roses Red Eden...

The Little Book for Mocktail Lovers

Non-Alcoholic Sipping! Discover everything you need to know to become the ultimate mocktail master with this beautifully presented pocket guide.  The Little Book for Mocktail...

Father’s Day Food Inspiration

Delicious Maple‑Sweetened Recipes! It will soon be Fathers Day so why not treat that special man to some tasty dishes! Maple from Canada UK offers...

Banana Tree Announces Partnership with Uber Eats

Award-winning Restaurant Can Deliver to Your Door! Award-winning Southeast Asian restaurant Banana Tree has announced a new nationwide partnership with Uber Eats, expanding its delivery...

Toki Black

Blended Japanese Whisky. This splendid Japanese whisky is a blend of the spirits from three of the most awarded distilleries in the world, and Toki...

Barcelona Hola Rosé

Summer Blush. The warm weather has arrived. We entertain more and look for wines which are crowd-pleasing and versatile throughout long summer evenings. Barcelona Hola...

Colombo Kitchen Putney

Deliciously Different! Where do I start with this one? I have been a restaurant reviewer for a couple of decades and have written a book...

Wahaca Covent Garden

Mexican in Historic London! Chandos Place has always seemed an exotic address. Not quite English but nevertheless familiar. This street along with others in Covent...

Plant Care with Willow

Tech meets Houseplant! No, I am not a bad person, but I am a periodic killer. OK, only of house plants, but I need support...

Famille Lafont Tavel Rosé

Striking wine for Summer! The Lafont family has had a presence here in the Southern Rhone Valley since 1780. They created Domaine Lafont in Roc-Epine...

Consider the Anchovy

A journey in pursuit of the little fish with the big flavour.  This is a delightful book by Sudi Pigott uncovering the history of this,...