Thomas Dakin Gin, a new small batch gin launched in London this week after an initial launch in Manchester. It is a classic style juniper- led gin, whose namesake created the world’s first quality English gin and founded the world’s oldest gin distillers in 1761. The new gin, named in honour of Thomas Dakin, the young gin innovator, has been …

Macadamia Professional, a hair care brand that addresses all global textures and individual hair care needs just launched a new care and treatment line. The new Care and Treatment Line consists of three collections that works to infuse moisture into any hair type – regardless of origin – leaving hair revitalised and full of life. The three new Macadamia Professional …

GHOST Fragrances launched GHOST Girl, a brand new feminine floral scent last week (July 29th). The scent opens with notes of crunchy pear, pomegranate, raspberry and bergamot, while the heart contains notes of tuberose, almond flower and orange flower. The fragrance is finished with a base of amber and sandalwood. The new GHOST Girl fragrance maintains a strong GHOST identity …

Spiced beetroot & apple breakfast muffins with crunchy hazelnut topping.   Makes: 12 Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 20-25 minutes Ingredients 275g self-raising flour 1 tbsp baking powder 2 heaped tsp ground mixed spice 1 tsp ground cinnamon 2 large eggs 125g unsalted butter, melted 60g caster sugar 100ml milk 250g natural cooked beetroot, grated coarsely** 2 (small to …

Snacking on the go just got a lot more interesting as snack experts from graze.com launch their exciting new, ‘good to go range’ – 12 exciting snacks, available in stores nationwide from July 12th. Available to buy on the high street for the first time, the new graze good to go range opens up a world of tasty and exciting …

Earlier this month, Argos launched Exclusively Yours, a bespoke jewellery service where customers can create their own luxury diamond jewellery. From engagement rings to wedding bands, earrings to pendants; customers can choose diamond cut, clarity, size, and shape, as well as metal setting, personal message and see the finished product before paying for it. The final item is then delivered …

Fuller’s Inns Shakespeare in the Garden is returning in 2015, in association with Permanently Bard. This year sees the theater company interpret of one of Shakespeare’s most popular love stories: Romeo and Juliet. Twelve of Fuller’s Inns will transform their pub gardens into the setting of Shakespeare’s legendary story of two young star-crossed lovers, whose relationship is no less than …

The just ended Bellavita London Exhibition (July 19-21) at London Business Design Centre in Islington was not only the largest Made-in-Italy gastronomy expo held outside Italy; it was also a gastronomy celebration of the very best in Italian food and wine. In its second outing, Bellavita garnered 7300 visitors over 3 days and 208 exhibitors including 109 in the organic …

  Prep Time: 10 minutes plus overnight soaking   Ingredients  200g California prunes chopped 180g porridge oats 600ml almond milk Mixture of toppings: Raw honey Flax seeds Nuts Chai seeds Goji berries Fresh berries Almond yoghurt Any other toppings of your preference   Method Place the porridge in a large bowl and pour over the almond milk. Mix together, cover …

These smart looking pies are made with ‘cheat’ ingredients, a pack of chilled pastry, sausage meat and readymade stuffing – what could be easier? Makes 12 Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 25 minutes Ingredients Pies ½ x 130 g pack dried sage and onion stuffing mix 500 g (1lb 2oz) readymade chilled shortcrust pastry Little flour for rolling 3 …