Elsie Boat

Hi, I’m Elsie, editor of Life and Soul Lifestyle. I’m a lifestyle journalist and copywriter and have been writing about beauty and lifestyle for 10+ years.

Recipe: Blueberry and Granola Fool

Granola Recipe

Healthy breakfast using the Waitrose Love life range   Ingredients 270g essential Waitrose blueberries 2 tsp manuka or clear honey 75g Waitrose Love Life gluten – free granola with almonds and sultanas 250g Total 0% fat Greek strained yoghurt 1 tbsp dark brown muscovado sugar. Similar recipes can be found here.

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The Bloom Gin Rooftop Bar @ Vista, Trafalgar Square Opens

Bloom Gin cocktails

In celebration of the wonderful weather in London, BLOOM Gin has opened its BLOOM Gin Rooftop Garden Bar at Vista, Trafalgar Hotel, Trafalgar Square. This brand new pop-up bar will be open from now until September serving a selection of specially created BLOOM Gin floral cocktails in a glorious garden setting – an oasis of eau de nil cushions, flowers …

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JD Williams names Marie Helvin as face of new lingerie range

New JD Williams Lingerie

Retailer JD Williams has announced sixty two year old supermodel Marie Helvin as the face of its new lingerie range by Aliza Reger. Always Aliza is the first lingerie collection specifically designed to fit and flatter the over 50s figure combining sexy styles and a pretty palette perfectly suited to the mature silhouette. The iconic 1970s model and former wife …

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Recipes: Mixed Berry Smoothie

Mixed Berry Smoothie recipe

Start the day right with this healthy mixed berry smoothie that is full of antioxidants. It’s also very filling and fights stomach fat and bloating. Waitrose now have a berry smoothie mix that makes easier and extra quick to prepare. Enjoy Ingredients 3 tbsp of essential Waitrose porridge oats 1/2 x 480g pack of frozen Love life Berry Smoothie mix …

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David Hasselhoff Opens first Tresor Paris Store in London

David Hasselhoff

Earlier this week, David Hasselhoff opened multi-award winning jeweller, Tesor Paris’s new diamond store in the heart of Hatton Garden. The new store houses the 240 collection and 12 range glitters, as well as the sweetheart collection of engagement rings which start at reasonable prices for young couples. There are also, stunning solitaires with a single diamond and trilogy rings …

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KENDALL + KYLIE collection launches exclusively in Topshop today

KENDALL + KYLIE collection launches

A new collection designed by KENDALL + KYLIE to be sold exclusively at Topshop stores worldwide, on topshop.com and selected Nordstrom stores hit stores today, June 3. Designed by sisters Kendall and Kylie Jenner; the collection presents a youthful, contemporary capsule summer wardrobe, characterised by the girls’ LA lifestyle. Showcasing their two distinct styles, the 15-piece collection combines Kendall and …

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Café Rouge, Kingsway reopens with a flavour fest!

healthy dessert

After shutting down for a week to refurbish and refresh its menu, French inspired bistro Café Rouge in Kingsway reopened its doors with a newly created Rejuve menu, wine list and a new traditional Parisian style design. The new Paris Metro theme can be seen and sensed throughout the bistro; from the decadent mirrors and ‘Kingsway’ signage to the décor …

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Recipe: Raspberry gin sorbet with lavender thins

summer recipe

Cool and refreshing, a cocktail in a dessert glass, or for a bit of fun why not freeze in ice lolly moulds for an adult only version. Serves 6 Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 30-35 minutes Ingredients Freeze: 6-8 hours or overnight 150g (5oz) caster sugar 200ml (7 fl oz) water 450g (1lb) raspberries 6 tablespoons gin 1 egg white, optional …

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Recipe: Sweet strawberry, basil & balsamic pizzas

Try this new flavour combo as a dessert rather than the usual main course. Fun to make with the kids and a great talking point after a summery barbecue. This pizza recipe serves 8 and has a 40 minutes preparation time. Ingredients Rising: 1¼ hours – 1 hour 20 minutes Cook: 12-15 minutes 300g (11oz) strong white bread flour ¼ …

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Recipe: Seafood salad with strawberries

Quick to mix together, light, refreshing and low in calories. Plus this healthy salad is just bursting with health-boosting antioxidants, vitamin C and protein to help keep you in tip top shape. This recipe serves 4 people and takes 25 minutes preparation time Ingredients 450g (1lb) strawberries, hulled, halved, larger ones quartered 500g (1lb 2oz) watermelon, peeled, seeds discarded, cut …

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