Two extra virgin oil oils (EVOO) co-founded by legendary Michelin chef Gordon Ramsay and Ben and Elle Caring has launched exclusively at Waitrose. Krude Cook Me Nude and Finish Me Nude is available from 300+ Waitrose supermarkets from August 10, 2026.
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First-of-its-kind pub opens to help Londoners recharge during the busiest social season of the year
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Three decades on the iconic comedy continues to delight and find new audiences The TV is on in the background and you spy a film from 'back in the day' and that immediately stops the scroll. One of the films that does it for me, is East is East. The 1999 smash comedy gem always…
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Anne Hathaway is set to star in the movie adaptation of this popular book. Here's my quick review of Yesteryear, an intriguing book by Caro Claire Burke.
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This book will make you smile, laugh and leave you hopeful for a nicer world. Monica Wood's How To Read A Book dazzles, read the full review now.
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I review Lisa Jewell's psychological thriller Don't Let Him In. As a big fan of Lisa Jewell, I was really looking forward to this.
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I review Jo Middleton's Happy Bloody Christmas for my book club. Funny in parts, ultimately not for me but I appreciate the author's wit.
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I review Hickory's Smokehouse Derby and love loaded hot dog offering deep south Americana vibes
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Cognac Frapin XO VIP review sees me write tasting notes about what is quickly becoming my favourite Cognacs
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Murder at the Book Festival by Jane Bettany is a cosy crime whodunnit
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It's been years since I read Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities is a beautiful, story steeped in tragedy
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The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah is one of my favourite novels of the year
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I review the first instalment of Richard Osman's latest book series, We Solve Murders, featuring an unlikely crime fighting duo
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The Woman Who Ran Away From Everything is a book club choice and a summery read I enjoyed this month
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I review The Year of the Locust by Terry Hayes, a spy thriller with a twist
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Punting on the River Cam in Cambridge is a delightful experience, if you're lucky you can even spot swans taking the journey with you down the river.
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I love a good Old Fashioned cocktail and often use either rum or whisky as a base.
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I baked my own birthday cake this year, after getting obsessed with pistachio cream
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I review Bistrot Pierre's latest menu which is chock full of dishes that have guaranteed a second visit in as many weeks. I have my eye on the praline cream Paris-Brest.
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I couldn't stop thinking about Rye Lane, a film I watched at Derby QUAD last night. I felt compelled to write a quick review of this brilliant film.
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As I reflect on 2022, here are a few personal highlights including a rum tasting at Hampden Estate Montego Bay, Jamaica, and afternoon tea at The Priory, Bath
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Boozy Advent calendar round-up that includes giant gin calendar and spiced rum calendar too
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The Palfrey's food is sublime, their drinks menu one of the best I have seen and the front of house Kiana and Josh are absolute rockstars
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Gin advent calendar is a great gift that allows you to discover new tipples. Or gift as a Christmas present, if you can bear to give it away.
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Love Christmas cake? Here's a recipe that yields a lighter sponge and is a joy to eat. Make a few days' before Christmas, you still have time.
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