Weekend in Zurich, Switzerland

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My husband's work takes him to Zurich usually once a year, so last month I decided to join him there for a weekend of exploring the Swiss city. I have never been attracted by Switzerland as a holiday destination: quiet, clean and expensive describe it...

Brunch at Jones and Sons

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I have been travelling a lot these past few months, so when I do get to spend a weekend in London I try to make the most of it. Exploring east London and in particular Hackney is always on my bucket list but I never seem to be able to keep up with all...

Lunch at Assado, Waterloo

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Assado is the latest addition to Cyrus Todiwala's restaurant empire, a Goan-Portuguese fusion restaurant which opened last month in Waterloo's Hampton by Hilton hotel. The décor suits the style of the adjoining hotel lobby: bright, colourful and cool...

Lemon Curd Crumble Cake

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After three years of baking regularly and two years of blogging about it, this winter I have finally attended my first Band of Bakers event! I was frightened and thought I wouldn't be good enough to share my cakes with other bakers, but now I am glad...

Brunch at The Pantry in High Wycombe

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Two months ago I had an epic brunch date with my friends at The Pantry in Hazlemere, a suburb of High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire. It wasn't the first time that I travelled the distance in search for a good brunch and I am sure it won't be the last either!...

Salted Mocha Biscotti

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Hello, are you all ready for the Easter weekend (aka the time of the year when it is socially acceptable to eat chocolate at every meal)? I am about to spend four days in Scotland with my husband: we will fly to Glasgow tomorrow and hire a car for a mini...

Eat your way through Brixton with Fox & Squirrel

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I have been living in London for nearly eight years now, half of which were spent in south London. Before, when I was living in the north, I rarely had reasons to venture south of the river as there is so much happening in central and east London. Not...

Birchbox April 2014 Review

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Every month, Birchbox subscribers receive a personalised box filled with a curated selection of must-try beauty and lifestyle treats from over 500 global brands and with full editorial content. When I was told that the theme this month was 'Good Enough...

London Coffee Festival 2014

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Last weekend saw the annual coffee festival come to London at the Old Truman Brewery in Brick Lane. The London Coffee Festival celebrates London’s bustling and vibrant coffee scene. With over 20,000 visitors expected, The London Coffee Festival promises...

Orange and Almond Breakfast Rolls

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On Sunday I hosted a brunch at my place with my fellow Blog 'n' Bake friends (Wendy, Sam, Hannah) and Charlotte with her boyfriend Nathaniel. There wasn't a special occasion to celebrate, the truth is that we all wanted to try Nathaniel's cooking after...