The other week I realised that after writing my 2016 wishlist I had completely abandoned it in favour of the winter hibernation associated with January and February. The realisation gave me a sudden dose of determination that I would not let this fall by the way side, which is so easy once the optimistic new year fades with the comfort of day to day life. So I reminded myself later that day what was on…
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When the temperature takes a tumble one of my go-to central heating choices is a delicious hot chocolate. From the moment my icicle hands start to melt as I wrap them around a hot mug, to the second the molten warm chocolate meets my lips, I’m in sweet hot drink heaven. I’ve spent most of my life content with Options (mint is my favourite), Cadburys and most recently Twinings, but living in London means I…
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When I first started blogging I decided one of the things I’d write about was the great places to enjoy a coffee or two. It was during the time when it felt like there was another wave of the coffee revolution going on so there were plenty of new places to choose from. I was also working on sorting my finances so it seemed an affordable way to find new places, get out to an area…
View PostWhen a laid-back dinner date is in order, Ping Pong is one of my go-to London restaurants. They’re easy to get to with 8 branches around London, you can usually get a table or there’s at least a reasonable wait, the restaurants are easy-going (ie I don’t have to put extra effort into my outfit to feel comfortable) and their shareable dim sum menu makes it a great social spot (everyone loves talking about their favourite…
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Brunch and bank holidays are a match made in heaven. What better time to enjoy the most laid-back dish on the menu than over a leisurely three-day weekend, with that ‘free’ holiday to do with as we wish (rather than crowd with all of those things we can’t reach in the week)? This exact thought came to my mind a few weeks ago. It had been a while since I last enjoyed brunch in a restaurant and…
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