Events & Places

I was Grand Designs Live last weekend. The show which was on from 3rd – 11th May 2014 at ExCeL London was celebrating its tenth anniversary and fans of the Channel four program don’t need me to tell them how fabulous it is. The event had over 500 exhibitors, covering interiors, gardens, food and housewares, kitchens and bathrooms, home improvement, self-build, …

Yes, Urban Food Fest is officially back at its usual location on Shoreditch High Street between now and 21st June. Urban Food Fest doesn’t really need an introduction as it has been around for some time and is generally known as one of the best food truck events in London. The official launch of this year’s Urban Food Fest took …

Last Friday was the official launch of the second  annual London Plus Size Fashion Weekend. The event is an alternative fashion week for women from sizes 12 and up which coincides with London Fashion Week every year. The sole aim of Plus size fashion weekend which is organised by Remi Ray and Rianne Ward is to encourage women of all sizes to …

By the time we got to desserts, it felt like an impossible task but as foodies of good standing, we weren’t going to let it go to waste. Here are the recipes for you to try at home: Recipe 5: Classic Tiramisu A classic Italian tiramisu – homemade sponge fingers, coffee and a rich mascarpone mousse combine to create a heavenly …

Here are two more recipes from the Gorgonzola Cookery Event at L’atelier des Chefs on Monday 9th December. Recipe 3: Bavette of beef with gorgonzola foam and sautéed purple spouting broccoli Ingredients For the marinade Bavette of beef : 1 kg Anchovies in oil : 10 whole Lemon(s) : 1 whole Fresh thyme : 6 sprig Garlic clove(s) : 3 …

I’ve been meaning to share some fantastic recipes from a couple of cooking events I attended just before Christmas but as usual, the New Year has started at such a ferocious pace that I’ve only just got the time to tell you all about it. The first event was a Gorgonzola Cookery Event at L’atelier des Chefs on Monday 9th …

The festive season is here! I know we’ve just entered November but I feel very festive after attending the launch of Ice Rink Canary Wharf sponsored by Tresor Paris. The evening attended by over 200 people was magical. The ice rink, which is one of the biggest outdoor ice rinks in the UK, is also the only one with a …

Salon Du Chocolat Catwalk Show Photos: Chocolate week is over and with it London’s first ever Salon Du Chocolat catwalk walk show. I must admit that although I enjoyed myself immensely, I’m not sad it’s over. Goes to show even chocolate lovers can sometimes get sick of the sight of chocolate. I believe a whole week of chocolate binging has …

Where to celebrate: These days, Halloween has turned into a week of events instead of just the 31st which is great if you want to attend more than one event but it can be awkward when you have to attend a Halloween party a week before Halloween. The jury is still out on that one but if you have outgrown …

It’s chocolate week (14-20 October 2013)! Not that I’ve ever needed an excuse to eat chocolate but chocolate week provides a special kind of excitement. There are a host of events planned during the week to celebrate all things chocolate. New flavours, new chocolate brands, chocolate recipes, tastings – you name it, it’s happening this week so don’t miss out. …