With their thick, glossy, tumbling manes these four women could so easily be in their 20s - from the back, that is - but their real ages range from 45 to 54, proving that it's impossible to guess a woman's age from behind. (From left) Rae Martin, 54, loves her long blonde hair, May Simpkin, a nutritionist, is 51 and says her tumbling locks are 'flattering', Dr Heike Doutine, 45, dyes her waist-length natural blonde hair herself and Model and property developer Michelle Thomas, 48, swears by Royal Jelly capsules. ...read
As Bel Mooney turns 70... A lesson from each decade of her life
Columnist Bel Mooney gives a lesson from each decade of her life and tells readers to always moisturise before bed, don't think you need to use expensive products and exercise twice a week.
Columnist Bel Mooney gives a lesson from each decade of her life and tells readers to always moisturise before bed, don't think you need to use expensive products and exercise twice a week.
Columnist Bel Mooney gives a lesson from each decade of her life and tells readers to always moisturise before bed, don't think you need to use expensive products and exercise twice a week.
Now everyone can go to bed with David Gandy! Hunky star launches a loungewear collection for M&S; (and models it all himself, of course)
David has created 18 new pieces of loungewear for the colder months, including luxury dressing gowns in towelling and brushed cotton.
'It took 10 years to feel normal again': Paddington rail crash survivor who was dubbed 'the Lady in the Mask' reveals how she overcame her horrific injuries to make the most of her 'second life'
Pam Warren, 49, from Reading, was burned and psychologically scarred in the horrifying rail smash that took place in Ladbroke Grove, 17 years ago today.
Revealed: Britain's best fish and chip restaurants - where lobster, mochaccinos and battered HALLOUMI are all on the menu
Britain's top 10 fish and chip shops have been named, and among them is Kingfisher Fish and Chips in Devon, which serves whole lobster and posh coffee to diners.
The ultimate dinner party boast: Making your own cheese with the help of a cheese making kit
Posh cheese is expensive so no wonder people are making it at home. Lakeland now sells kits that it reckons will allow anyone to make cheese.
Rachel Halliwell put them to the test.
Love a mojito? Fan of the margarita? Just follow your senses - Why your favourite cocktail will help you pick the perfect perfume
People tend to associate a particular smell with pre-experienced memory and emotions. So if you love creamy, rich, vanilla cocktails, for example, you will enjoy vanilla in fragrance.
I don't know how I do it: Day Anne Robinson told me 'You are the weakest link!'
Lorraine Candy appears on Anne Robinson's Britain: Parenting. She is asked the question every woman dreads by Anne on TV: Are you a good enough mum? She still can't decide.
There is a formula to finding heels that won't cripple you - and it's remarkably simple
Ever wondered why a pair of kitten heels leaves some women in agony while others are happy to stride around in their 'comfortable' high heels for hours on end? It is due to the shape of your foot.
'I did have a photo of dad by my bed - but mum took it away': The true anguish of divorce - in the heartbreaking words of the children stuck in the middle
Splitting Up - A Child's Guide To A Grown Up Problem makes deeply painful reading with its tales of distress, anger, self-blame and humiliation - all in the voices of the children themselves.
IN FEMAIL TODAY...
- Bake Off hunk Selasi hosts incredible banquets for his co-stars
- Woman, 24, who was bullied for being fat spends £27,000 on surgery to be 'perfect'
- How the secret of some of the most fashionable women on earth is their COATS SPONSORED
- Royal biker babe! Queen Letizia meets with leather-clad motorcyclists
- Parents reveal the RIDICULOUS reasons for toddlers' tantrums
- Polyamorous wife feels 'complete' after bringing another woman into her marriage
THIS WEEK WE'RE LOVING...
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LACY LINGERIE
When it comes to your favorite lacy lingerie, why leave it hidden away under your clothes? Well thanks to Aerie's latest selection of beautiful bodysuits, including this saucy lacy number ($39.95) you will no longer feel the need to keep your favorite pieces under wraps. Instead, you'll want nothing more than to flaunt your intimates with pride.
When it comes to your favorite lacy lingerie, why leave it hidden away under your clothes? Well thanks to Aerie's latest selection of beautiful bodysuits, including this saucy lacy number ($39.95) you will no longer feel the need to keep your favorite pieces under wraps. Instead, you'll want nothing more than to flaunt your intimates with pride.
AUTUMN BOOTS
Autumn is upon us and it's time to slip off the sandals. Try these casual and comfy army-style boots, with a cosy borg lining. Great for braving the cold and keeping your look fresh. My Favourite Ankle Boots, £49.95, Joe Browns
Autumn is upon us and it's time to slip off the sandals. Try these casual and comfy army-style boots, with a cosy borg lining. Great for braving the cold and keeping your look fresh. My Favourite Ankle Boots, £49.95, Joe Browns
REMEMBER THEM
Help commemorate the sacrifices of our Armed Forces, and show support to those still serving today, veterans and their loved ones with this years special edition poppy brooch from The Royal British Legion. Featuring a stunning red enamel poppy, with black crystal centre, whose design is based on the emblematic flower used as a symbol of remembrance and hope, the brooch also features silver or gold edging and three green hand painted enamel leaves. Available in two sizes and both gold and silver tones, the brooch retails at just £14.99 and £24.99 and is available from The Poppy Shop - www.poppyshop.org.uk
Help commemorate the sacrifices of our Armed Forces, and show support to those still serving today, veterans and their loved ones with this years special edition poppy brooch from The Royal British Legion. Featuring a stunning red enamel poppy, with black crystal centre, whose design is based on the emblematic flower used as a symbol of remembrance and hope, the brooch also features silver or gold edging and three green hand painted enamel leaves. Available in two sizes and both gold and silver tones, the brooch retails at just £14.99 and £24.99 and is available from The Poppy Shop - www.poppyshop.org.uk
ORGANIC BEAUTY
It's Soil Association's Organic Beauty Week! To celebrate Herbfarmacy have a new look for their hero product, Mallow Beauty Balm, which will leave your skin smooth and dewy in an instant.
It's Soil Association's Organic Beauty Week! To celebrate Herbfarmacy have a new look for their hero product, Mallow Beauty Balm, which will leave your skin smooth and dewy in an instant.
CHARITY SCENT
Jo Malone London will be donating a HUGE £20 to The Breast Cancer Awareness Foundation from every UK sale of Red Roses 100ml Cologne (RRP £86). This will commence on Saturday 1st October in all UK boutiques and online.
Jo Malone London will be donating a HUGE £20 to The Breast Cancer Awareness Foundation from every UK sale of Red Roses 100ml Cologne (RRP £86). This will commence on Saturday 1st October in all UK boutiques and online.
REGAL ROSE
Channel your inner Kat Von D with this gothic ring. Real sterling silver with an iridescent black Mother of Pearl centre. FAWN. Black Mother of Pearl Silver Ring, £38, Regal Rose
Channel your inner Kat Von D with this gothic ring. Real sterling silver with an iridescent black Mother of Pearl centre. FAWN. Black Mother of Pearl Silver Ring, £38, Regal Rose
AMERICAN HORROR
The much anticipated release of American Horror Story: Hotel on DVD is upon us, just in time for Halloween. Makers hosted a themed murder mystery evening offering guests to check in the 'Hotel Cortez' themselves. With horrific scenes and a chilling atmosphere, the frightening night full of Gaga-glamour and gore offered the chance to solve the murder of James March. American Horror Story: Hotel is out on Blu-ray & DVD from 3rd October courtesy of Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment.
The much anticipated release of American Horror Story: Hotel on DVD is upon us, just in time for Halloween. Makers hosted a themed murder mystery evening offering guests to check in the 'Hotel Cortez' themselves. With horrific scenes and a chilling atmosphere, the frightening night full of Gaga-glamour and gore offered the chance to solve the murder of James March. American Horror Story: Hotel is out on Blu-ray & DVD from 3rd October courtesy of Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment.
GREAT SKIN
If you have problem skin and want to conceal your blemishes without clogging your pores and making matters worse, snap up Oxygenetix Oxygenating Foundation. Loved by countless celebrities and make-up artists around the world, this is the most breathable foundation on the market, allowing oxygen to reach the skin, but still providing the most amazing coverage.
If you have problem skin and want to conceal your blemishes without clogging your pores and making matters worse, snap up Oxygenetix Oxygenating Foundation. Loved by countless celebrities and make-up artists around the world, this is the most breathable foundation on the market, allowing oxygen to reach the skin, but still providing the most amazing coverage.
ELIZABETH SCARLETT
If you're looking to brighten up your accessories wardrobe and home, meet Elizabeth Scarlett - a luxury homeware brand, created by London-based designer Elizabeth Scarlett Elsey. Combining an enduring love of soft textiles with an eye for detail, Elizabeth uses her signature hand painted designs to uniquely embroider lifestyle products; think colourful wash bags and bold cushions. Her collections are inspired by soft lighting, calming colour palettes, interiors and art in the South of France where she spent her summers growing up.
If you're looking to brighten up your accessories wardrobe and home, meet Elizabeth Scarlett - a luxury homeware brand, created by London-based designer Elizabeth Scarlett Elsey. Combining an enduring love of soft textiles with an eye for detail, Elizabeth uses her signature hand painted designs to uniquely embroider lifestyle products; think colourful wash bags and bold cushions. Her collections are inspired by soft lighting, calming colour palettes, interiors and art in the South of France where she spent her summers growing up.
HAPPY SKIN
Say hello to the latest addition to the bareMinerals foundation family: BAREPRO Performance Wear Powder Foundation. Formulated with 90 per cent vitamins and minerals (yes, really!), this new formula offers a medium-to-full glam coverage with 12 hour wear, without looking cakey. You really can have your cake (and not wear it) with this new formula. If that wasn't enough, it's available in 20 skin-loving shades (£27), alongside a specially designed Core Coverage Brush (£24) for easy application that lasts.
Say hello to the latest addition to the bareMinerals foundation family: BAREPRO Performance Wear Powder Foundation. Formulated with 90 per cent vitamins and minerals (yes, really!), this new formula offers a medium-to-full glam coverage with 12 hour wear, without looking cakey. You really can have your cake (and not wear it) with this new formula. If that wasn't enough, it's available in 20 skin-loving shades (£27), alongside a specially designed Core Coverage Brush (£24) for easy application that lasts.
SUMMER AT BILLS
Bills Restaurants, which celebrate fresh and seasonal food, have launched a new summer food and cocktail menu to make the most of the summer harvest. Bills was originally a small greengrocers and cafe in Lewes in East Sussex and founder of the restaurant and previous greengrocer, Bill Collison, has picked the best of the seasons fruit and veg for a range of delicious options to enjoy throughout the summer months. Additions to the menu include a watermelon, paprika and sesame crusted feta cheese salad with watercress, mint yoghurt and Kalamata olives, chargrilled paprika and lemon chicken with summer slaw, and botanical-inspired cocktails.
Bills Restaurants, which celebrate fresh and seasonal food, have launched a new summer food and cocktail menu to make the most of the summer harvest. Bills was originally a small greengrocers and cafe in Lewes in East Sussex and founder of the restaurant and previous greengrocer, Bill Collison, has picked the best of the seasons fruit and veg for a range of delicious options to enjoy throughout the summer months. Additions to the menu include a watermelon, paprika and sesame crusted feta cheese salad with watercress, mint yoghurt and Kalamata olives, chargrilled paprika and lemon chicken with summer slaw, and botanical-inspired cocktails.
BEJEWEL BIKINIS
Bling up your bathing suit with an Irals charm. This silver butterfly design looks lovely on evening wear, swimwear and on flip flops. Nickel silver. £12.50
Bling up your bathing suit with an Irals charm. This silver butterfly design looks lovely on evening wear, swimwear and on flip flops. Nickel silver. £12.50
BACKPACK IS BACK
The Frank backpack combines versatility and vibrance together for the modernist looking for a unique day bag. Color blocking adds bold style, with plenty of pockets and compartments for carrying items. FRANK BACKPACK, £135, mrktstore.co.uk
The Frank backpack combines versatility and vibrance together for the modernist looking for a unique day bag. Color blocking adds bold style, with plenty of pockets and compartments for carrying items. FRANK BACKPACK, £135, mrktstore.co.uk
YOGI CHARM
This Amethyst colour bracelet symbolises gratitude and is perfect for channeling your inner zen to celebrate National Yoga Month. Available in a range of rainbow colours, each one representing a different energy and wish e.g. patience, love, courage. You can also personalise it by adding an Arabic letter in sterling silver to create a bespoke design. Once you've chosen your colour thread and letter, and created your Wish Bracelet, tie into three knots around your wrist to seal your wishes. £62 and available from somor.com
This Amethyst colour bracelet symbolises gratitude and is perfect for channeling your inner zen to celebrate National Yoga Month. Available in a range of rainbow colours, each one representing a different energy and wish e.g. patience, love, courage. You can also personalise it by adding an Arabic letter in sterling silver to create a bespoke design. Once you've chosen your colour thread and letter, and created your Wish Bracelet, tie into three knots around your wrist to seal your wishes. £62 and available from somor.com
MUST READ
He's not the only one having a bad hair day! After Junior's epic bouffant, hundreds of MailOnline readers share photos of their VERY hirsute (and adorable) babies
Two-month-old Junior Cox-Noon (inset) captured the nation's hearts with his luxuriant locks, and now hundreds of MailOnline readers have been sending in pictures of their hirsute babies. One woman told us how hospital nurses were 'shocked' by how much hair her newborn had, while another proud mum says the family is stopped wherever they go owing to her baby's impressive mane. Clockwise from top left: Ruby Dunphy's son Caleb, Jackie Kelly's child, Rachel Sehmbi's daughter, Lois Bennett's daughter Adoree, Kelly Moerman's son Taj and Alison Hughes' four-month-old daughter.
'We don't go to the gym to be perved on by men': Gym sparks a sexism storm with its 'creepy' poster of a woman's half-naked bottom
Cardiff-based UFit Fitness has been branded a 'disgrace' by hundreds of gym-goers after installing a giant poster which read: 'There's better things to be stuck behind than the car in front'.
Giddy up! Bizarre £226 horse hoof SHOES complete with black and white hair send the internet into a frenzy
A pair of £226 horse hoof shoes, complete with luxuriant black and white hair from US-based Chaos Costumes has sent the internet into a frenzy after a woman modelled them on Facebook.
Going for gold! Aldi's £5.99 dessert wine triumphs over Waitrose's £19.99 bottle in a prestigious international contest
Aldi's Berton Vineyards Botrytis Semillon was awarded gold by expert judges at the International Wine and Spirits Challenge, beating Waitrose's £19.99 version.
The many faces of Maxima! Queen of the Netherlands pulls bizarre set of facial expressions at exhibition opening in Apeldoorn
Queen Maxima of the Netherlands, 45, was pictured pulling some rather unusual facial expressions during her visit to the opening of the Anna Pavlovna exhibit in Apeldoorn this morning.
Are these the ugliest pets ever? Owners share hilarious photos of their VERY unphotogenic cats, dogs and bunnies
It seems us humans aren't the only ones who struggle to take good photos or selfies. These pictures prove our pets are just as unphotogenic as we are and the results are hilariously funny.
Is baby number three on the way for William and Kate? Bookies slash the odds on a pregnancy announcement in the new year after the royals' Canada tour
Bookies Ladrbokes have slashed the odds on a royal baby announcement in the new year to 4/6 after Princess Charlotte and Prince George won hearts in Canada with their parents last week.
Very royal tourists! William, Kate and Harry will take a spin on the London Eye as part of their engagements to mark World Mental Health Day
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, both 34, and Prince Harry are set for a spin on the London Eye on Monday next week as part of a day of engagements to mark World Mental Health Day.
Father knows best? Hilarious photos sweep the web as sheepish men admit their worst EVER dad fails
Have you ever wondered what goes on when you're not there to supervise? These pictures prove some fathers really are just big kids at heart and have managed to keep their parenting style simple.
Are YOU brave enough to rock glitter nipples? New fashion craze for bejewelled boobs hits the runway as bloggers hail them 'an alternative to bras'
Yves Saint Laurent sent models down the runway with glittery nipples at their SS17 runway show and now bloggers and fashionistas are trying out the risqué look on social media too.
So THAT's why Kate always dresses Prince George in shorts! Etiquette expert reveals the Duchess of Cambridge doesn't want her son to be considered 'suburban'
Etiquette expert and MailOnline columnist, William Hanson, claims that shorts on young boys are, in fact, a silent British class marker and trousers are deemed 'suburban'.
Can YOU see the hidden message in these pictures? How a glamorous fake Instagram account managed to trick 50,000 people (hint... its true meaning is pretty sobering)
When a glamorous lifestyle Instagram profile of a French model, Louise Delage, appeared in August, few noticed that it was fake. Can you spot what's going on with Ms Delage's pictures?
'Maybe he'll leave me for someone fitter': Woman who married 'a big fatty' says her husband now gets chatted up more than ever after he lost THIRTEEN stone
Jon Payne, 34, from Rainham, Kent, was a self-confessed 'eating machine', tipping the scales at 25 stone. He wore XXXL shirts and had a size 48 inches waist.
WHERE TO EAT THIS WEEK
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INTERNATIONAL TEQUILA DAY
Arriba! Sunday July 24 marks International Tequila Day and what better way to celebrate Mexico's national symbol than with a pour of Patrón? To mark the festive occasion, Gordon Ramsay's Heddon Street Kitchen has devised a special brunch cocktail. The Patrón Bloody Maria is a take on the quintessential British drink, with the vodka replaced with Patrón Silver. The smooth elixir is then combined with tomato juice, carrot juice and a heady Mexican spice mix that will be sure to jazz up your Sunday. To soak it all up, the brunch menu includes less exotic but equally as delicious treats. On the lighter side diners can opt for museli, fruit or porridge while the Eggs Benedict and English Breakfast will appeal to those with a heartier appetite.
SADIE WHITELOCKS
Arriba! Sunday July 24 marks International Tequila Day and what better way to celebrate Mexico's national symbol than with a pour of Patrón? To mark the festive occasion, Gordon Ramsay's Heddon Street Kitchen has devised a special brunch cocktail. The Patrón Bloody Maria is a take on the quintessential British drink, with the vodka replaced with Patrón Silver. The smooth elixir is then combined with tomato juice, carrot juice and a heady Mexican spice mix that will be sure to jazz up your Sunday. To soak it all up, the brunch menu includes less exotic but equally as delicious treats. On the lighter side diners can opt for museli, fruit or porridge while the Eggs Benedict and English Breakfast will appeal to those with a heartier appetite.
SADIE WHITELOCKS
TEXTURE
Scandinavian cuisine has an unfortunate reputation for being a compilation of pickled fish and Ikea meatballs. Well prepare to see your flat pack opinion vanish with Texture's all-star Scandi inspired dishes. Chef Aggi Sverrisson combines beautiful ingredients sourced from Iceland to create beautiful food in both appearance and flavour. The restaurant's name lends itself to the surprising yet harmonious pairings on the plate. King crab bites back with a coconut and ginger sidekick that is more than sublime. The ribeye is presented in its very own forest (I kid you not) and delivers both the melt-in-the-mouth consistency that you long for but also an intriguing and highly impressive flavour that exceeds above and beyond the expectation of a Michelin star. I absolutely urge you to book - and you will need to - 7pm on a Tuesday and the restaurant is deservedly full.
MARTHA CLIFF
Scandinavian cuisine has an unfortunate reputation for being a compilation of pickled fish and Ikea meatballs. Well prepare to see your flat pack opinion vanish with Texture's all-star Scandi inspired dishes. Chef Aggi Sverrisson combines beautiful ingredients sourced from Iceland to create beautiful food in both appearance and flavour. The restaurant's name lends itself to the surprising yet harmonious pairings on the plate. King crab bites back with a coconut and ginger sidekick that is more than sublime. The ribeye is presented in its very own forest (I kid you not) and delivers both the melt-in-the-mouth consistency that you long for but also an intriguing and highly impressive flavour that exceeds above and beyond the expectation of a Michelin star. I absolutely urge you to book - and you will need to - 7pm on a Tuesday and the restaurant is deservedly full.
MARTHA CLIFF
DICKIE FITZ
When you imagine yourself eating one of the best lobsters of your life it is likely that you see yourself, abroad, perhaps overlooking the sea, am I right? Well, how about around the back of Oxford Street without a waterfront in sight? Dickie Fitz is the capital's answer to Australian cuisine and their menu is set to give even the Aussies a run for their money. I ordered the lobster with wild garlic and chilli with some trepidation. Nothing breaks my heart more than a disappointing lobster which the capital has cruelly subjected me to in the past. However, I can honestly say that their offering tops many of the crustaceans I have eaten in the world, let alone London. Fuss-free, buttery and fresher tasting than many I have enjoyed with an ocean view - seafood lovers the hunt is over. P.S. For those of you not quite ready to part with £34 for a whole lobster I plead you to have the fries with chicken salt. Warning: extra portions may be required.
MARTHA CLIFF
When you imagine yourself eating one of the best lobsters of your life it is likely that you see yourself, abroad, perhaps overlooking the sea, am I right? Well, how about around the back of Oxford Street without a waterfront in sight? Dickie Fitz is the capital's answer to Australian cuisine and their menu is set to give even the Aussies a run for their money. I ordered the lobster with wild garlic and chilli with some trepidation. Nothing breaks my heart more than a disappointing lobster which the capital has cruelly subjected me to in the past. However, I can honestly say that their offering tops many of the crustaceans I have eaten in the world, let alone London. Fuss-free, buttery and fresher tasting than many I have enjoyed with an ocean view - seafood lovers the hunt is over. P.S. For those of you not quite ready to part with £34 for a whole lobster I plead you to have the fries with chicken salt. Warning: extra portions may be required.
MARTHA CLIFF
MORETTI GRAN TOUR
If your a fan of all things Italian, including good food and beer, then you're in for a slice of luck. Beer brand Moretti is once again hosting a food and drink festival in London - kicking off on July 19 - with free entry for all. Over the course of six days, visitors will have the chance to sample a plethora of snacks, from pizza to pasta to mouth-watering arancini balls. And to wash it all down, the flavours of Birra Moretti will be flowing. For those wanting to fully embrace the Italian experience, two bookable masterclass experiences are on offer: Tuscan Butchery with Forza Win and Pasta Masterclass with CinCin. Buon appetito!
The Moretti Gran Tour is taking place at London's Brick Lane Yard at the Old Truman Brewery from July 19 to July 24. The event is open from 11am to 10.30pm. For more information, or to book a place on a Tuscan Butchery or Pasta Making Masterclass experience, please visit the website.
SADIE WHITELOCKS
If your a fan of all things Italian, including good food and beer, then you're in for a slice of luck. Beer brand Moretti is once again hosting a food and drink festival in London - kicking off on July 19 - with free entry for all. Over the course of six days, visitors will have the chance to sample a plethora of snacks, from pizza to pasta to mouth-watering arancini balls. And to wash it all down, the flavours of Birra Moretti will be flowing. For those wanting to fully embrace the Italian experience, two bookable masterclass experiences are on offer: Tuscan Butchery with Forza Win and Pasta Masterclass with CinCin. Buon appetito!
The Moretti Gran Tour is taking place at London's Brick Lane Yard at the Old Truman Brewery from July 19 to July 24. The event is open from 11am to 10.30pm. For more information, or to book a place on a Tuscan Butchery or Pasta Making Masterclass experience, please visit the website.
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THE NINTH
Next door to, in my opinion, some of the best Italian available in the capital there would have to be something significantly special at The Ninth on Charlotte Street to tempt me away from my usual haunts. London based chef Jun Tanaka offers a mash up of French and Mediterranean cuisine- which I admit at first, I was a little flummoxed by. However, a great thing happened as I was handed the menu - I didn't know what to order. It wasn't that the menu was overcrowded but rather everything was causing me salivate. After much dithering I settled for rabbit confit lasagne which cannot be faulted, followed by roast quail, perfect in size and taste. The waiters will suggest that these are sharing dishes, which I have to say I struggled with (halving a roast quail is not the most elegant dinner etiquette). I would recommend choosing your own main which is all the better to enjoy the spoil-you-rotten food. My favourite Italian may have to step up its game.
MARTHA CLIFF
Next door to, in my opinion, some of the best Italian available in the capital there would have to be something significantly special at The Ninth on Charlotte Street to tempt me away from my usual haunts. London based chef Jun Tanaka offers a mash up of French and Mediterranean cuisine- which I admit at first, I was a little flummoxed by. However, a great thing happened as I was handed the menu - I didn't know what to order. It wasn't that the menu was overcrowded but rather everything was causing me salivate. After much dithering I settled for rabbit confit lasagne which cannot be faulted, followed by roast quail, perfect in size and taste. The waiters will suggest that these are sharing dishes, which I have to say I struggled with (halving a roast quail is not the most elegant dinner etiquette). I would recommend choosing your own main which is all the better to enjoy the spoil-you-rotten food. My favourite Italian may have to step up its game.
MARTHA CLIFF
MURAKAMI
Innovative sushi isn't always easy to find in London and if you're bored of a bog standard California roll, head to Murakami in Covent Garden, which has just had a re-launch. The setting is pared back but feels luxe enough for date night or dinner with clients and the service is second-to-none. As for the food, expect mouthwatering sushi rolls with a difference. We loved the Aburi Sushi (flame seared) and Oshi sushi (flame seared pressed); they were super fresh and light but exploded with flavour. The Rib Eye with shiitake and yuzu sweet soya sauce literally melts in the mouth and the puddings are delicious; be sure to sample to mochi.
Innovative sushi isn't always easy to find in London and if you're bored of a bog standard California roll, head to Murakami in Covent Garden, which has just had a re-launch. The setting is pared back but feels luxe enough for date night or dinner with clients and the service is second-to-none. As for the food, expect mouthwatering sushi rolls with a difference. We loved the Aburi Sushi (flame seared) and Oshi sushi (flame seared pressed); they were super fresh and light but exploded with flavour. The Rib Eye with shiitake and yuzu sweet soya sauce literally melts in the mouth and the puddings are delicious; be sure to sample to mochi.
FENCHURCH
Thrill seeking diners head to the Sky Garden's Fenchurch restaurant offering spectacular views and spectacular nosh to match. No compensating required at either end, enjoy breath-taking landscapes over the capital with a dinner with as much to offer as the building that hosts it. The Rabbit bolognaise tastes like the fabulous comfort food you have been yearning for - on steroids, while Dover sole has the fine-tuned flavours that are becoming increasingly difficult to find in the city's seafood. Absolutely finish with the cheese - the in house expert will blow your 'I'll just have the brie' attitude out of the water. Be prepared to do some serious waddling - thank heavens there's a lift
MARTHA CLIFF
Thrill seeking diners head to the Sky Garden's Fenchurch restaurant offering spectacular views and spectacular nosh to match. No compensating required at either end, enjoy breath-taking landscapes over the capital with a dinner with as much to offer as the building that hosts it. The Rabbit bolognaise tastes like the fabulous comfort food you have been yearning for - on steroids, while Dover sole has the fine-tuned flavours that are becoming increasingly difficult to find in the city's seafood. Absolutely finish with the cheese - the in house expert will blow your 'I'll just have the brie' attitude out of the water. Be prepared to do some serious waddling - thank heavens there's a lift
MARTHA CLIFF
PROPERCORN
Multi-award winning snack makers, PROPERCORN, have joined forces with culinary architects, Bompas & Parr, to bring their pursuit of flavour perfection to life, revealing the pop behind their packs. Journeying through the spice shelves, bitters and sweets of the flavour library, all who enter will experience the crescendo of the anechoic popping room, before tumbling their precious popcorn in the kitchen. Each person will sniff, spray and sprinkle their way to their own signature seasoning, before it is pinned to the wall of pop. This flavour experience from the masters of maize, continues in the popcorn museum, housing some of the oldest grains on the planet and concludes with a perfectly shaken popcorn cocktail at the colour bar. The Institute of Flavour pops up on 17th June, open to the public for 2 days. To get hold of tickets or create a flavour visit: www.instituteofflavour.com
Multi-award winning snack makers, PROPERCORN, have joined forces with culinary architects, Bompas & Parr, to bring their pursuit of flavour perfection to life, revealing the pop behind their packs. Journeying through the spice shelves, bitters and sweets of the flavour library, all who enter will experience the crescendo of the anechoic popping room, before tumbling their precious popcorn in the kitchen. Each person will sniff, spray and sprinkle their way to their own signature seasoning, before it is pinned to the wall of pop. This flavour experience from the masters of maize, continues in the popcorn museum, housing some of the oldest grains on the planet and concludes with a perfectly shaken popcorn cocktail at the colour bar. The Institute of Flavour pops up on 17th June, open to the public for 2 days. To get hold of tickets or create a flavour visit: www.instituteofflavour.com
THE NICE GUY
Unless you've been living under a rock, you'll know that The Nice Guy in Los Angeles is THE place to see and be seen. The latest offering from the h.wood Group is the city's answer to London's Chiltern Firehouse and with Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift and the Kardashians gracing the haunt night after night, it's easy to see why. But it's not just the plush Mafia-inspired decor, relaxed vibe and celebrity clientele that draws in the crowds, the food is something to write home about, too. The kitchen serves up good, hearty LA grub; think succulent burgers, juicy meatballs, the tastiest truffle fries and sweet apple crumble, which Gigi Hadid loves so much they named it after her. The delicious food is washed down by creative cocktails and the finest whiskies and the waiters really know their stuff. If you want to dine at LA's trendiest eatery, get on the waiting list ASAP and then be sure to get a snap in the in-house photobooth to prove you were there.
Unless you've been living under a rock, you'll know that The Nice Guy in Los Angeles is THE place to see and be seen. The latest offering from the h.wood Group is the city's answer to London's Chiltern Firehouse and with Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift and the Kardashians gracing the haunt night after night, it's easy to see why. But it's not just the plush Mafia-inspired decor, relaxed vibe and celebrity clientele that draws in the crowds, the food is something to write home about, too. The kitchen serves up good, hearty LA grub; think succulent burgers, juicy meatballs, the tastiest truffle fries and sweet apple crumble, which Gigi Hadid loves so much they named it after her. The delicious food is washed down by creative cocktails and the finest whiskies and the waiters really know their stuff. If you want to dine at LA's trendiest eatery, get on the waiting list ASAP and then be sure to get a snap in the in-house photobooth to prove you were there.
THE SAVOY
The Savoy's riverside restaurant Kaspar's appoints new executive chef Holger Jackish. His new direction centres on British seasonal food and locally source seafood; beautifully prepared and elegantly presented. The perfect spot for relaxed lunches, and early evening drinks and bites, Kaspar's all-day offering also features succulent meats from the grill alongside lighter bites and cured fish platters at the seafood bar.
The Savoy's riverside restaurant Kaspar's appoints new executive chef Holger Jackish. His new direction centres on British seasonal food and locally source seafood; beautifully prepared and elegantly presented. The perfect spot for relaxed lunches, and early evening drinks and bites, Kaspar's all-day offering also features succulent meats from the grill alongside lighter bites and cured fish platters at the seafood bar.
TIBITS
Tibits is a vegetarian and vegan restaurant offering up a guilt free, comprehensive menu that changes daily, with dishes inspired from the Mediterranean through to Asia, all produced with largely organic and all GM-free ingredients. Check out any of their seven branches in London and Switzerland - or you can recreate eighty of their most coveted and mouth-watering recipes at home with their new book co-written with Rolf Hiltl, Vegan Love Story.
Tibits is a vegetarian and vegan restaurant offering up a guilt free, comprehensive menu that changes daily, with dishes inspired from the Mediterranean through to Asia, all produced with largely organic and all GM-free ingredients. Check out any of their seven branches in London and Switzerland - or you can recreate eighty of their most coveted and mouth-watering recipes at home with their new book co-written with Rolf Hiltl, Vegan Love Story.
BOTANICAL DINING
The Botanist in Trinity Leeds offers a wondrous concoction of botanical cocktails, craft beers and ales, Champagne and wine. A sublime social spot like not other, you also get live music and gourmet food inspired by European delis, rotisserie and BBQ.
The Botanist in Trinity Leeds offers a wondrous concoction of botanical cocktails, craft beers and ales, Champagne and wine. A sublime social spot like not other, you also get live music and gourmet food inspired by European delis, rotisserie and BBQ.
SAKE NO HANA
Celebrate the arrival of Spring in style at luxe Japanese haunt, Sake No Hana. The restaurant from the Hakkasan family houses a beautiful and Instagram-friendly sakura cherry blossom garden from 21st March to 18th June. Inspired by hanami, the centuries-old Japanese tradition of celebrating the fleeting cherry blossom, Sakura at Sake no Hana offers guests the chance to enjoy the transient beauty of the flowers in the heart of Mayfair. As well as an aesthetically pleasing interior, a limited edition seven course menu has been created for guests to enjoy, featuring a cocktail, a bento box created by Executive Head Chef Hideki Hiwatashi, a dessert and macarons. Sakura at Sake no Hana¿s limited edition menu is available for lunch and dinner in the bar and restaurant sushi counter from 21st March to 18th June, Monday to Saturday, for £34 per person. To book a table call 020 7925 8988 or email reservations@sakenohana.com.
Celebrate the arrival of Spring in style at luxe Japanese haunt, Sake No Hana. The restaurant from the Hakkasan family houses a beautiful and Instagram-friendly sakura cherry blossom garden from 21st March to 18th June. Inspired by hanami, the centuries-old Japanese tradition of celebrating the fleeting cherry blossom, Sakura at Sake no Hana offers guests the chance to enjoy the transient beauty of the flowers in the heart of Mayfair. As well as an aesthetically pleasing interior, a limited edition seven course menu has been created for guests to enjoy, featuring a cocktail, a bento box created by Executive Head Chef Hideki Hiwatashi, a dessert and macarons. Sakura at Sake no Hana¿s limited edition menu is available for lunch and dinner in the bar and restaurant sushi counter from 21st March to 18th June, Monday to Saturday, for £34 per person. To book a table call 020 7925 8988 or email reservations@sakenohana.com.
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CELEBRITY STYLE WATCH...CLEMENCE POSEYFrench actress Clemence Posey looked Parisian chic in Breton outside the Burberry catwalk at London Fashion Week. She added some British flair with a classic Burberry trench. Here we show you how to emulate her style for a fraction of the price...
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When it comes to choosing the perfect ensemble for your next sporting adventure, nothing could be more important than finding the ideal sports bra to provide you with ample support - while also adding a fashionable flair to your outfit. Enter Aerie's latest sports bra offering, a chic zipped number ($39.95) that will not only ensure total comfort, but also inject some extra style into your look. Snap (or zip!) it up quickly, and who knows, this chic addition to your workoutwear wardrobe may provide you with the extra boost of motivation you need to hit the gym...
When it comes to choosing the perfect ensemble for your next sporting adventure, nothing could be more important than finding the ideal sports bra to provide you with ample support - while also adding a fashionable flair to your outfit. Enter Aerie's latest sports bra offering, a chic zipped number ($39.95) that will not only ensure total comfort, but also inject some extra style into your look. Snap (or zip!) it up quickly, and who knows, this chic addition to your workoutwear wardrobe may provide you with the extra boost of motivation you need to hit the gym...
STYLISH SUPPORT
While all the workouts in the world might not be able to help you achieve the enviable physique of a Victoria's Secret model - you can at the very least steal their sporty style courtesy of Pink's chic new range of sports bras ($24.95 each). Show off your figure to full effect in one of the flattering and colorful designs, all of which are sure to have you eagerly awaiting your next trip to the gym.
While all the workouts in the world might not be able to help you achieve the enviable physique of a Victoria's Secret model - you can at the very least steal their sporty style courtesy of Pink's chic new range of sports bras ($24.95 each). Show off your figure to full effect in one of the flattering and colorful designs, all of which are sure to have you eagerly awaiting your next trip to the gym.
9BAR have introduced a new fruity flavour to their range of energy bars. Carob Hit Chia Berry combines sunflower, pumpkin, sesame, hemp and chia seed and the flavour of raspberry and a chocolate carob coating. It's high in fibre, vegan-friendly, gluten-free and made with no artificial colours or preservatives. RRP: £10.80 (16 x 50g
HANDY FUNNEL
The Fill-N-Go funnel from Bodybuilding.com is a portable scoop and funnel in one. It fits inside small water bottles so if you are sick and tired of smelly shakers, cleaning shakers, or have just left your shaker at home, don't worry, any bottle is a shaker with this gizmo. Pack it with any kind of powdered supplement you take on the go. Small - £2.58, Medium - £5.46, Large - £5.97.
The Fill-N-Go funnel from Bodybuilding.com is a portable scoop and funnel in one. It fits inside small water bottles so if you are sick and tired of smelly shakers, cleaning shakers, or have just left your shaker at home, don't worry, any bottle is a shaker with this gizmo. Pack it with any kind of powdered supplement you take on the go. Small - £2.58, Medium - £5.46, Large - £5.97.
Ahead of the London Marathon on Sunday 24 April, TRIBE will stage a celebration of all things running at their Marathon Hub at London's Old Street station. They will be holding HIIT, yoga and Pilates classes to help with tapering; race preparation knowledge sessions with advice from experts and London's best carbo-loading courtesy 26 Grains. For added inspiration, they will have a film screening of Forrest Gump on the Friday before the race. Visit https://wearetribe.co/ for full details
COOL BRA
Turn down the heat next time your work out with this women's Pro Indy Cool Sports Bra from Nike. Crafted with Dri-FIT fabric that wicks away sweat for cool, dry comfort, perforations to the front enhance breathability. Its racerback design maximises the range of motion for optimum performance, while the soft elastic trim to the neckline and armholes minimise chafing and irritation. With an underbust band for added support and comfort, finished with the iconic Swoosh to the chest. £33, JD Sports
Turn down the heat next time your work out with this women's Pro Indy Cool Sports Bra from Nike. Crafted with Dri-FIT fabric that wicks away sweat for cool, dry comfort, perforations to the front enhance breathability. Its racerback design maximises the range of motion for optimum performance, while the soft elastic trim to the neckline and armholes minimise chafing and irritation. With an underbust band for added support and comfort, finished with the iconic Swoosh to the chest. £33, JD Sports
Consuming protein after exercise has been proven to aid recovery but it isn't always easy to get to straight after a race or training session. Now SiS have come up with a solution with their WHEY20 product. It is portable a low carb and low fat protein snack that tastes like a flavoured yogurt, available in strawberry and lemon favours from the SiS website http://www.scienceinsport.com. Individual sachets are also stocked in Waitrose and Tesco for RRP £1.99
WORKOUT SUPPORT
Help protect and build your muscles straight after a workout, before you manage to tuck into a protein-rich meal, by supplementing with BCAA. Try Lean Nutrition Branch Chain Amino Acid tablets which contain an optimum 2:1:1 ratio of essential Leucine, Isoleucine & Valine amino acids which are the building blocks of muscle tissue. £10.99, Boots.com
Help protect and build your muscles straight after a workout, before you manage to tuck into a protein-rich meal, by supplementing with BCAA. Try Lean Nutrition Branch Chain Amino Acid tablets which contain an optimum 2:1:1 ratio of essential Leucine, Isoleucine & Valine amino acids which are the building blocks of muscle tissue. £10.99, Boots.com
FULL BODY FUEL
Huel is more than just a protein powder. Fully vegan, makers say if one were to consume nothing apart from your required dose of Huel and water, requirements for all essential nutrients would be met. Woah. High in fibre as well as protein, Huel is low in sugar and has a balance of good fats and all essential amino acids. Developed by a registered nutritionist and fitness fan, it takes just 3 minutes to make and drink so couldn't be simpler. Contains oats, flaxseed, pea and brown rice protein, sunflower and coconut oil, topped up with additional vitamins and minerals. Huel, from £45, www.Huel.com
Huel is more than just a protein powder. Fully vegan, makers say if one were to consume nothing apart from your required dose of Huel and water, requirements for all essential nutrients would be met. Woah. High in fibre as well as protein, Huel is low in sugar and has a balance of good fats and all essential amino acids. Developed by a registered nutritionist and fitness fan, it takes just 3 minutes to make and drink so couldn't be simpler. Contains oats, flaxseed, pea and brown rice protein, sunflower and coconut oil, topped up with additional vitamins and minerals. Huel, from £45, www.Huel.com
PUMPKIN PROTEIN
Pumpkin Seed Protein Powder offers more organically certified vegetarian protein than hemp or soy, and has more than twice the protein content of raw pumpkin seeds. The nutrients help to support red blood cell production and the immune system, maintain healthy skin hair and nails, and repair cells which have become damaged through injury or exercise. Amazing! Pumpkin Seed Protein Powder costs £23.75 for 600g from greensforhealth.co.uk
Pumpkin Seed Protein Powder offers more organically certified vegetarian protein than hemp or soy, and has more than twice the protein content of raw pumpkin seeds. The nutrients help to support red blood cell production and the immune system, maintain healthy skin hair and nails, and repair cells which have become damaged through injury or exercise. Amazing! Pumpkin Seed Protein Powder costs £23.75 for 600g from greensforhealth.co.uk
If you want to start running to get fit in 2016 and don't know where to start, then buy a copy of Run Yourself Fit, out now published by Summersdale. The book is written by former editor of Women's Running magazine Christina Macdonald, who practises what she preaches having completed a number of races from 5k to marathon distance. The beginner-friendly tome has training plans, tips and advice on how to avoid injury. RRP £6.99
If you're inspired to pick up a racket by Andy Murray becoming Wimbledon champion for the second time and Heather Watson taking the mixed doubles trophy, then the Lawn Tennis Association are offering plenty of opportunities to play the sort this summer. On the weekend of July 15-17 hundreds of free tennis sessions will be available at venues across the whole of the UKas part of the Great British Tennis Weekend. If you miss that then fear not as every Tuesday women can get involved in special sessions. Visit www.lta.org.uk for full details
FITNESS BANDS
The GoFit Power Loops are a great tool for achieving a complete lower body workout. The set includes three loop bands with light, medium, and heavy resistance levels. £18.27 from Bodybuilding.com
The GoFit Power Loops are a great tool for achieving a complete lower body workout. The set includes three loop bands with light, medium, and heavy resistance levels. £18.27 from Bodybuilding.com
STAY WARM
The Winter 2015 Hats Collection from BUFF is perfect for fitness enthusiasts, and those in need of extra warmth during the winter months. The range of stylish performance hats includes five design categories to help you brave the elements in style and optimum performance.
The Winter 2015 Hats Collection from BUFF is perfect for fitness enthusiasts, and those in need of extra warmth during the winter months. The range of stylish performance hats includes five design categories to help you brave the elements in style and optimum performance.
SUNFLOWER PROTEIN
A new sugar-free, organic, gluten-free, vegan complete-protein powder packs in a massive 36g protein in one scoop. Nature's Plus Sunflower Protein is a sunflower-based protein powder which is fine and easily dissolved - makers say it won't form those familiar lumps. Moreso, it provides all of the essential amino acids. Its most noteworthy feature is its super-high concentration of branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs: Valine, Leucine and Isoleucine), which promote muscle growth and strength. Sunflower Protein Powder from Natures Plus, £22.50.
A new sugar-free, organic, gluten-free, vegan complete-protein powder packs in a massive 36g protein in one scoop. Nature's Plus Sunflower Protein is a sunflower-based protein powder which is fine and easily dissolved - makers say it won't form those familiar lumps. Moreso, it provides all of the essential amino acids. Its most noteworthy feature is its super-high concentration of branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs: Valine, Leucine and Isoleucine), which promote muscle growth and strength. Sunflower Protein Powder from Natures Plus, £22.50.
Ignite is a new ebook from fitness expert Julia Buckley, the author of the bestselling, The Fat Burn Revolution. The series of six 30-minute workouts claim to deliver astonishing fat loss and fitness gains after just four weeks. Best of all, you don't need to join a gym as you can do all the workouts in the comfort of your own home.
FOAM ROLL
Roll away stress and lower back pain as well as improve balance, alignment and stability with the GoFit Massage Roller. Offering one of the most effective self-massage routines you can go through, the GoFit Massage Roller can help decrease pain, relieve the stress and tension that's stored in your muscles and create better overall body balance. £40.67, Bodybuilding.com
Roll away stress and lower back pain as well as improve balance, alignment and stability with the GoFit Massage Roller. Offering one of the most effective self-massage routines you can go through, the GoFit Massage Roller can help decrease pain, relieve the stress and tension that's stored in your muscles and create better overall body balance. £40.67, Bodybuilding.com
Autumn is here but the incoming wet weather doesn't mean you have to give up running on your favourite off-road routes. Pull on a pair of adidas new trail shoes - which includes their Boost technology - and you'll have a comfortable ride with super grip. The adidas adizero XT Trail BOOST has a fitted sock for extra ankle stability on uneven surfaces and has a protective toe area and outsole made of Continental¿ rubber. The fit can come up small so we recommend going a size, or half a size, up than your usual one. adidas adizero XT Trail BOOST RRP £105 available from adidas.com
BIKINI BOD APP
This 'Bikini Body System' slimming app is aimed at those who have less weight to lose but still want to make changes before their hols. It uses hypnosis sessions to change eating behavior, reduce over eating and promote a healthy diet. You can listen to the sessions once a day via your smart phone or iPad anytime. A new app from the makers of the Virtual Gastric Band App. £4.99
This 'Bikini Body System' slimming app is aimed at those who have less weight to lose but still want to make changes before their hols. It uses hypnosis sessions to change eating behavior, reduce over eating and promote a healthy diet. You can listen to the sessions once a day via your smart phone or iPad anytime. A new app from the makers of the Virtual Gastric Band App. £4.99
The Polar Loop Activity Tracker is a fantastic workout tool to help you log your training in real time and analyse your daily expenditure through the paired Polar Flow online tracking system. It provides guidance and motivational feedback to help you increase your daily activity. All you have to do is wear the smart bracelet on your wrist and all of your activity, including swimming (it's water proof), is captured. At the tap of a button, Polar Loop shows the time, your total steps, calories burned, daily activity goal and tips to reach it. Available from GymRoom.com
The ballot has closed for this year's Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon, but there are still a number of charity places available. The 13.1 mile route takes in the capital's landmarks on closed roads and through four of London's eight Royal Parks. Charity applications close on 19 August, but are likely to be allocated well ahead of this date so sign up as soon as possible via www.royalparkshalf.com/charities-list/
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Bet they didn't get a tip! The rudest messages left behind by fed-up waiters and customers - including racy doodles and VERY blunt insults
These photos show the most offensive notes left by customers and waiters. From left to right: One man drew a tiny picture of a penis in the middle of his signature on a receipt, while a waitress received a sweary apology from a diner for a rude date. One Starbucks customer failed to find it funny when a barista labelled his drink with 'diabetes here I come', and a woman was shocked to find her grandmother had been called an 'old *****' on a receipt. Kurt was the subject of a cruel spelling error at Starbucks, and a woman was allegedly left in tears after a waiter wrote 'chubby' on her receipt.
Can YOU spot what's inside the red ring? Optical illusion image of a bed goes viral - but it's not for the reason you think
People who have spotted the image - which has been shared on Reddit - are struggling to work out what the circle signifies. The viral image has been viewed more than 63,500 time on Imgur.
The surprising household items that you never knew had an expiration date (and why you should throw away your bra after just EIGHT MONTHS)
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Can YOU pass this simple challenge? Quiz that aims to test how 'obsessed' you are at spelling is leaving players stumped
Forget dot tests and hidden animals, the latest quiz sweeping the internet is much more straightforward spelling test. The puzzle tests players on 14 commonly misspelled words.
'It's a lifelong battle': Mum forced to PADLOCK the fridge because her 200kg son, 19, has a rare condition that means he can't stop eating shares her daily struggle to help him
Sydney teen Henry Szaraz weighs 200 kilograms but he can't stop eating. The 19-year-old has a rare condition, Prader-Willi syndrome, which is characterised by an insatiable appetite.
Danielle Lloyd shares a graphic video having a painful looking treatment to FREEZE her fat after trolls told her she looked 'pregnant'
The 32-year-old star took to Instagram to share a video of her undergoing a rather uncomfortable looking fat freezing treatment.
Obese student who lost 145lbs after being told she had a 'fat ass' has the last laugh by REJECTING the bullies who now want to date her
Emma Pope, 23, from Texas, weighed 315lbs (22 stone 7lbs) and was once told to get her 'fat ass off the court' during volleyball game - but she has since learned to laugh at the bullies who tormented her.
Queen Silvia and Germany's First Lady Daniela Schadt wear VERY similar outfits as the Swedish royals arrive in Berlin for a four-day visit
The royals are on a four-day trip to Germany and were given a warm welcome by First Lady Daniela Schadt and President Joachim Gauck.
Where are the cast of Dynasty now? As the soap gets set to return to TV screens its original stars are every bit as glamorous as they were in the '80s
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Ex-wife of alcoholic killer who stabbed his mother to death relives the horrifying moment he held her and their two young daughters at knifepoint
Mark Stephens, from near Port Talbot in Wales, held Elizabeth Kemp and her two daughters hostage at knife-point in 2012; three years later he murdered his mother, Rita Stephens, 67, in a knife attack.
No need for a first class ticket! Savvy airline passengers are taking to eBay to sell their luxury amenity kits - but they'll set you back as much as £330
Savvy first class passengers are selling their airline amenity kits from carriers such as Lufthansa and Etihad, containing luxury toiletries, for as much as £330 on eBay.
'I decided to cover up, that's my choice': Muslim model known for her glamorous long hair shocks her fans by revealing she'll now wear a hijab every day
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Ronnie Wood shows off his four-month-old twins in a striking portrait by David Bailey - as he models Stella McCartney's hotly-anticipated new menswear line
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Dr. Levy's amazing new synergistic cleanser helps to progressively eliminate dullness from the outer cell layer. It encourages renewal of deeper, healthier cells and facilitates a deeper penetration of the youth-enhancing so-called ArganCellActiv ingredients. Thanks to its unique creamy texture, 3DEEPTM further helps to fortify the natural moisture barrier of the skin, leaving the skin silky and soft. The new 3DEEPTM Cell Renewal Micro-Resurfacing Cleanser costs £39 for 150ml. Head to drlevyswitzerland.com
Dr. Levy's amazing new synergistic cleanser helps to progressively eliminate dullness from the outer cell layer. It encourages renewal of deeper, healthier cells and facilitates a deeper penetration of the youth-enhancing so-called ArganCellActiv ingredients. Thanks to its unique creamy texture, 3DEEPTM further helps to fortify the natural moisture barrier of the skin, leaving the skin silky and soft. The new 3DEEPTM Cell Renewal Micro-Resurfacing Cleanser costs £39 for 150ml. Head to drlevyswitzerland.com
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A decadent rejuvenation in a bottle, skinChemists advanced Retinol Serum works to slowly release encapsulated retinol into the skin, stimulating cell production in the upper layers. This added cell turnover gives the eyes a rejuvenated glow, as plumper, smoother and younger skin replaces dull and tired areas of your complexion. £103, skinChemists
A decadent rejuvenation in a bottle, skinChemists advanced Retinol Serum works to slowly release encapsulated retinol into the skin, stimulating cell production in the upper layers. This added cell turnover gives the eyes a rejuvenated glow, as plumper, smoother and younger skin replaces dull and tired areas of your complexion. £103, skinChemists
SUPER C SERUM
This intensive serum with 10% Vitamin C and pH 6.00 is highly advanced. It contains a stabilised, chirally correct form of Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) which is easily absorbed by the skin for greatest potency. Vitamin C is a key molecule in skin health, involved in cellular repair, regeneration and skin brightening. Brighten* Intensive Serum, £79, drdavidjack.com
This intensive serum with 10% Vitamin C and pH 6.00 is highly advanced. It contains a stabilised, chirally correct form of Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) which is easily absorbed by the skin for greatest potency. Vitamin C is a key molecule in skin health, involved in cellular repair, regeneration and skin brightening. Brighten* Intensive Serum, £79, drdavidjack.com
PERFECT LIPS
This must be one of the best unlikely lip balms on the market. Using Prevasore every day is said to help keep your lips healthy and looking great. Its unique formulation is designed to increase moisture retention, helping to keep lips soft, protected and cold sore free. RRP: £6.95 (free first class post), prevasore.co.uk
This must be one of the best unlikely lip balms on the market. Using Prevasore every day is said to help keep your lips healthy and looking great. Its unique formulation is designed to increase moisture retention, helping to keep lips soft, protected and cold sore free. RRP: £6.95 (free first class post), prevasore.co.uk
GLOWING SKIN
Research shows turmeric does much more than just make our food taste amazing. In India, turmeric is also known as 'the Golden Goddess' and modern studies show that this spice has beneficial compounds that can enhance the health and appearance of our skin: from protecting us from premature anti-aging, to skin-clearing, to supporting skin healing and cell renewal. Now in pill form.
Pukka Organic Turmeric capsules, £15.95 for 30 capsules www.pukkaherbs.com
Research shows turmeric does much more than just make our food taste amazing. In India, turmeric is also known as 'the Golden Goddess' and modern studies show that this spice has beneficial compounds that can enhance the health and appearance of our skin: from protecting us from premature anti-aging, to skin-clearing, to supporting skin healing and cell renewal. Now in pill form.
Pukka Organic Turmeric capsules, £15.95 for 30 capsules www.pukkaherbs.com
FAKE TAN BE GONE
In world-first, Antheia is an express fake tan remover that removes orange, streaky tans with a simple spray and wipe formula.
In world-first, Antheia is an express fake tan remover that removes orange, streaky tans with a simple spray and wipe formula.
SWEET SCENT
With Mother's Day just around the corner, the hunt is on for the perfect - and most unique - gift to give your mom. But while flowers and candy might be nice, we suggest you look no further than this fabulous fragrance by Odin. Inspired by the romance of exotic destinations and long-forgotten places, Odin New York¿s Black Line No. 12 scent ($165), which draws on the rich landscapes of India, features a spicy mix of black pepper, rare Lacha saffron, warm nutmeg and carnation flower, which is intended to evoke images rich in color and beauty. The unisex scent also contains middle notes of suede accord, which is mixed with bottom notes of patchouli, sandalwood and musk to create a long-lasting earthy base. The deep scent is sure to make this Mother's Day one she will never forget.
With Mother's Day just around the corner, the hunt is on for the perfect - and most unique - gift to give your mom. But while flowers and candy might be nice, we suggest you look no further than this fabulous fragrance by Odin. Inspired by the romance of exotic destinations and long-forgotten places, Odin New York¿s Black Line No. 12 scent ($165), which draws on the rich landscapes of India, features a spicy mix of black pepper, rare Lacha saffron, warm nutmeg and carnation flower, which is intended to evoke images rich in color and beauty. The unisex scent also contains middle notes of suede accord, which is mixed with bottom notes of patchouli, sandalwood and musk to create a long-lasting earthy base. The deep scent is sure to make this Mother's Day one she will never forget.
HAIRCARE HEROES
New to Unite's iconic 7SECONDS range is this shampoo ($33) and conditioner ($35) duo. Offering powerful, all-day moisture and enviable shine, the products also promise to ensure long-lasting protection against heat and environmental aggressors.
New to Unite's iconic 7SECONDS range is this shampoo ($33) and conditioner ($35) duo. Offering powerful, all-day moisture and enviable shine, the products also promise to ensure long-lasting protection against heat and environmental aggressors.
CLEAN SCENT
Moschino's latest Fresh fragrance might just be its most fun-filled. Encased in a quirky bottle which looks just like your average cleaning product, the scent itself is anything but ordinary. A beautiful blend of mandarin, bergamot, ylang ylang, raspberry, peony, osmanthus, woods, patchouli and ambrox makes for an enticing scent that will linger for hours after application.
Moschino's latest Fresh fragrance might just be its most fun-filled. Encased in a quirky bottle which looks just like your average cleaning product, the scent itself is anything but ordinary. A beautiful blend of mandarin, bergamot, ylang ylang, raspberry, peony, osmanthus, woods, patchouli and ambrox makes for an enticing scent that will linger for hours after application.
PAMPER AWAY
Unsure of what to buy your mom this Mother's Day - but want something that you know she will never forget? Why not forget the more traditional treats and opt for something that will help her to enjoy the day even more? That's where the New York-based Julien Farel Restore Salon and Spa at the Loews Regency Hotel on Park Avenue comes in. With several pampering packages designed especially for mother's of all ages - from moms-to-be to moms with teenage children - there is something on offer to suit even the most hard-to-please of parents, be it a massage, manicure, make-up or even all three. And, best of all, there are plenty of opportunities for the kids to get in on the pampering session too - making Mother's Day all the more enjoyable for everyone involved, not just mom!
Unsure of what to buy your mom this Mother's Day - but want something that you know she will never forget? Why not forget the more traditional treats and opt for something that will help her to enjoy the day even more? That's where the New York-based Julien Farel Restore Salon and Spa at the Loews Regency Hotel on Park Avenue comes in. With several pampering packages designed especially for mother's of all ages - from moms-to-be to moms with teenage children - there is something on offer to suit even the most hard-to-please of parents, be it a massage, manicure, make-up or even all three. And, best of all, there are plenty of opportunities for the kids to get in on the pampering session too - making Mother's Day all the more enjoyable for everyone involved, not just mom!
COVERPROOF SKIN
WUNDER2'S new foundation is a breakthrough: water-proof and transfer-proof. CoverProof features a revolutionary Tri-Plex 24hour-plus, long-wear formula that works on three interconnecting levels to deliver a flawless finish that's comfortable and nourishing for the skin. £24.95
WUNDER2'S new foundation is a breakthrough: water-proof and transfer-proof. CoverProof features a revolutionary Tri-Plex 24hour-plus, long-wear formula that works on three interconnecting levels to deliver a flawless finish that's comfortable and nourishing for the skin. £24.95
MIRACLE MOISTURE
Aesop's Rind Concentrate Body Balm is no fable. The after-shower balm smells delightful and will bring dry skin back to life in no time. £69 500ml.
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Aesop's Rind Concentrate Body Balm is no fable. The after-shower balm smells delightful and will bring dry skin back to life in no time. £69 500ml.
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SUPER OIL
Those who are unfamiliar with Kiehl's Superbly Restorative Dry Oil get ready to make it part of your winter beauty routine. Use it as a treatment for dry hair or sooth winter chafing. £37.50, Selfridges
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Those who are unfamiliar with Kiehl's Superbly Restorative Dry Oil get ready to make it part of your winter beauty routine. Use it as a treatment for dry hair or sooth winter chafing. £37.50, Selfridges
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AIR PATROL
Benefit¿s Air Patrol is one of those miracle products that actually works. The eyeshadow primer has kept the FEMAIL desk¿s eyeshadow smudge free even during the most stressful of work days! £21.50 Benefit
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Benefit¿s Air Patrol is one of those miracle products that actually works. The eyeshadow primer has kept the FEMAIL desk¿s eyeshadow smudge free even during the most stressful of work days! £21.50 Benefit
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HAIR RESCUE
With damp weather bringing with it the dreaded winter frizz many of us will be turning to our straighteners this winter. To avoid damaged hair perk it up once a week with the Rosemary & Cedarwood hair treatment from Neal's Yard. £6.50
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With damp weather bringing with it the dreaded winter frizz many of us will be turning to our straighteners this winter. To avoid damaged hair perk it up once a week with the Rosemary & Cedarwood hair treatment from Neal's Yard. £6.50
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MAGIC SOAP
Dr Bronner¿s pure castile soap is rightly dubbed magic soap. It has a myriad of uses from shampoo and face cleansing to floor cleaner and even tooth paste. We love the lavender scent, add a few drops to your bath for a relaxing soak. £8.50 ASOS
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Dr Bronner¿s pure castile soap is rightly dubbed magic soap. It has a myriad of uses from shampoo and face cleansing to floor cleaner and even tooth paste. We love the lavender scent, add a few drops to your bath for a relaxing soak. £8.50 ASOS
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CONDITIONER OF KINGS
Look to Scandinavia for your latest hair product obsession. We love the L:A Bruket Balsam Citrongräs conditioner with detangling properties leaving you with soft silky hair. £26.90
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Look to Scandinavia for your latest hair product obsession. We love the L:A Bruket Balsam Citrongräs conditioner with detangling properties leaving you with soft silky hair. £26.90
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FAIRY SKIN
Pixi's makeup melting wipes are FEMAIL's most coveted product of late. Removing makeup up with ease and with a goregeous scent it makes the job a real joy. £10 Pixi
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Pixi's makeup melting wipes are FEMAIL's most coveted product of late. Removing makeup up with ease and with a goregeous scent it makes the job a real joy. £10 Pixi
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LIFE IS SWEET
As winter finally draws to an end, the days become longer and the nights become brighter, what better way to celebrate the arrival of spring than with a new fresh and floral fragrance? Thankfully high-end knitwear brand Wildfox has you covered with its debut scent, a beautiful blend of sweet and whimsical fragrance that includes notes of jasmine essence, dewy honeysuckle, white camellia, absinthe mist and apricot blush. Created in collaboration with Elizabeth Arden, it is inspired by 'the Wildfox girl who dances to her own beat'.
As winter finally draws to an end, the days become longer and the nights become brighter, what better way to celebrate the arrival of spring than with a new fresh and floral fragrance? Thankfully high-end knitwear brand Wildfox has you covered with its debut scent, a beautiful blend of sweet and whimsical fragrance that includes notes of jasmine essence, dewy honeysuckle, white camellia, absinthe mist and apricot blush. Created in collaboration with Elizabeth Arden, it is inspired by 'the Wildfox girl who dances to her own beat'.
That's one way to eat it! Super-cute baby is so excited about his first birthday cake he smashes his FACE right into the icing
Wyatt Shoptaw, from Oakland, Tennessee, was celebrating his first birthday on September 22. It was his first time trying cake and he loved it so much he put his face in it and reduced it to crumbs. He also fought off any attempts his mother Elizabeth made to clear him up, worried she would try and take the cake from him.
Are these the worst cooking fails ever? Hilarious photos of exploding lunches and burned dinners will make you feel MUCH better about your own kitchen skills
These 20 pictures of cooking disasters shared on social media will make you feel better about your own kitchen skills. One picture shows a smoothie bowl that isn't remotely Pinterest-worthy.
Did Kim LOSE her $3.5m engagement ring? Star flaunted massive rock given to her by Kanye just two hours before she was robbed at gunpoint
The men stole a jewellery box worth €6 million ($6.7 million/ £5.24 million) and a ring worth €4 million ($4.5 million/ £3.5 million), police said.
Royal biker babe! Queen Letizia of Spain makes unlikely acquaintances with motorcyclists during a Red Cross event in Madrid
Queen Letizia, 44, made some unlikely friends in the form of leather clad bikers at the annual Red Cross event, the Dia de la Banderita event in Madrid today.
'It's very safe to say I hate pregnancy': Olympic swimmer Melanie Wright announces she is expecting a baby and reveals she's struggled with THREE MONTHS of morning sickness
Australian Olympic gold medalist Melanie Wright has revealed she is expecting a baby with husband and fellow swimmer Chris Wright. But she said it's not been easy, as she's been very sick.
Woman who lives a WASTE FREE lifestyle reveals how she makes her own beauty products (and claims her skin is better for it!)
Melbourne woman Erin Rhoads documents her waste free lifestyle on the blog The Rogue Ginger. There she also shares her tips for making your own beauty and make up products at home.
'I cried the whole way through; I didn't expect the grief': Three women reveal what it REALLY feels like to take the abortion pill
Three women of varying ages described what it's like to take the drugs misoprostol and mifepristone in order to expel an embryo.
'Otherwise I'd have watched her die': Woman saves her dog's life by giving it CHEST THRUSTS during a choking episode... and she can teach you what to do too!
When one of Cathy Nunn's dogs had an allergic reaction, she had no idea what to do. This prompted the Tasmanian woman to learn pet first aid, which later helped her save another animal.
Mother who struggled with an eating disorder shows off her remarkable transformation as she reveals how she shed 100LBS in just one year without the help of any weight loss 'gimmicks'
Rachel Graham, 24, from Nova Scotia, Canada, went from 235lbs to 144lbs over the course of one year. In June 2015, the mother-of-two started exercising and counting calories.
How much beauty product SHOULD you use? Why you only need to apply moisturiser the size of a contact lens and use a pumpkin seed as a guide for face oil
Experts have revealed the ideal amount of beauty product to use, including keeping moisturiser to the size of a contact lens and only using a Berocca tablet size helping of sun screen.
'She'd wake up with blood all over her sheets': Mum quits her job as a laywer after inventing a cure for her daughter's agonising eczema
Mum-of-two Michele Wilson created a balm that she claims may have helped soothe her daughter's eczema. The former lawyer from New Zealand has quit her job to focus on her new project
How to FAKE a boob job: Beauty blogger reveals the simple makeup hack that will instantly improve your bust size
Natalie Boucher, 21, from Brisbane, shows how to fake bigger boobs using a clever contouring technique. The video has been viewed more than 3.8 million times on YouTube.
Battling the odds: Terminally ill blogger's candid post about her fight against cancer... as she reveals her final dream is to enjoy a day at Melbourne Cup's prestigious Birdcage
In a new post, blogger, Lisa Magill, has revealed a lifelong dream to be in the exclusive Birdcage area at the Melbourne Cup. Ms Magill, from Brisbane, suffers from a rare form of terminal cancer.
Typos on T-shirts, rogue caterpillars and a HAIR found in a carrot cake: Tesco shoppers share hilarious photos of the supermarket's biggest fails
Tesco's Facebook is littered with complaints from disgruntled customers on everything from spelling mistakes to rogue caterpillars - but luckily they managed to see the funny side. Clockwise from top left: Rachael Archard found a caterpillar who she named Kevin in her red pepper; Adam Baxter was left distinctly unimpressed with a melted box of Cadbury's Milk Tray; one woman spotted a glaring typo in a poster; a rogue caterpillar in a packet of coriander; a 'short, dark curly hair' found in a carrot cake; and a sticker firmly stuck onto a 'non-stick' frying pan.
'His little face when he gets a question right!' University Challenge fans say they're smitten with the brainbox contestant who can't help grinning at his OWN correct answers
As the latest series of University Challenge hots up, one contestant, James Green from St Andrews, caught the eye of viewers of the BBC academic quiz - because he looked so darn pleased with himself.
A hug for Harry: Prince shares a warm embrace with a terminally ill five-year-old as he celebrates the courage of seriously ill children at the Wellchild Awards in London
Prince Harry, 32, was embraced by five-year-old Ollie Carroll at the WellChild Awards at The Dorchester Hotel in London where he will celebrate the courage of seriously ill children.
Mother of Rachel Whitear - who died of a heroin overdose 16 years ago - reveals the 21-year-old was planning a new life just days before her death
Pauline and Mick Holcroft from Ledbury, Herefordshire, appeared on today's This Morning to recall the loss of their daughter Rachel Whitear who died of a heroin overdose in 2000.
Inside the £500,000-A-YEAR home: Duchess of Rutland reveals the crippling cost of running Belvoir Castle - but she'd rather shop at Asda than sell their priceless paintings
Emma Manners, who gained her title and the home of Belvoir Castle in Leicestershire when she married the Duke of Rutland has admitted it is a constant struggle to keep the property going.
Is this the fittest couple EVER? Ripped man and his very acrobatic girlfriend showcase insane partner workouts in jaw-dropping video that has been viewed 25 MILLION times
Austin Raye and his girlfriend Julian Daigre from New Orleans, Louisiana, have flipped their way into the hearts of millions thanks to their complex fitness routines.
'Come and find me - I'm not scared of you!' Model who was 'kidnapped' by her mentally-ill dad dares him to 'come forward' after revealing her identity in viral video seen by MILLIONS
Natalia Taylor, 20, from Ohio, who alleges she was kidnapped by her mentally ill father has challenged him to 'come find me' in a YouTube video as she claimed she is no longer afraid of him.
It's all about posture, lighting, angles and posing! Fitness models share progress photos taken just THREE SECONDS apart to prove that images of the 'perfect body' can be deceptive
Australian fitness stars have taken to Instagram to show just how easy it is to create a perfect 'after' photo by tensing muscles... despite the photos being taken just three seconds apart.
Woman drops five dress sizes in just nine months by 'THINKING herself thin' (and says anyone can do it)
Heather Jones, 38, a former jewellery photographer, from Prestatyn, north Wales, insists she used mind power to shrink from a size 18 to a size eight. Says the weight loss was effortless.
How to fly with a baby: Blogger posts hilarious new video parodying the different types of DAD you get on flights... so which one are you?
Auckland-based daddy blogger, Jordan Watson, better known as How To Dad, uploaded a new video to YouTube in which he parodied the various types of father you commonly see on flights.
Prince Charles makes poignant visit to his grandmother's final resting place in Jerusalem for the first time, laying flowers from his own garden at her grave
Prince Charles, 67, made a historic trip to visit the grave of his paternal grandmother Princess Alice of Greece in Jerusalem on Friday.
'To be fair, he totally deserved that': Cold Feet fans can't hide their delight as Pete lands a spectacular punch on Grant - after he tells Chloe he's her REAL father
Last night's episode saw the much-loathed character of Grant (Robert Webb) get more than he bargained for from an angry Pete (John Thomson) in a dramatic finale to the fifth episode.
'Theresa May is a fantastic role model': Vogue Editor Alexandra Shulman praises the shoe-loving PM for 'showing the younger generation you can be powerful AND enjoy clothes'
Alexandra Shulman, appeared on Good Morning Britain today, telling Piers Morgan and Susannah Reid that the November issue of Vogue would only feature 'real women' not models.
Hilarious moment groom's wedding ring flies off his finger and into a lake while he dances with his mother - just THREE HOURS after he and his bride say 'I do'
Jim Rekrut, 35, and his mother Michelle, 62, were performing a mother and son dance at the reception of his wedding to Brittney, 30, in Virginia when the matrimonial mishap occurred.
'It takes time to learn to love yourself again': Woman who once binged on McDonald's sheds an incredible 45kgs... but still struggles to feel slim
A woman who once tipped the scales at 112 kilograms has shared her inspiring weight loss story, using a combination of surgery, a diet overhaul and exercise to achieve her new 67.5kg figure.
'I couldn't even keep that down, I was gagging too much': YouTube star tries vegan cheese after it causes a stir online - but he is NOT impressed
James Ware, 24, from London, tested Sainsbury's new range of coconut cheeses on camera, but hated nearly all of them - even spitting one of them out after gagging.
FOOD, RECIPES & COOKING
SUPER SALMON recipes by Signe Johanson for the Norwegian Seafood Council, www.seafoodfromnorway.co.uk
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Makes 30 small pancakes
150g rye flour
100g wholemeal spelt flour
5g fresh yeast or ½ tsp dried yeast
300ml sour cream
50-100ml whole milk
2 medium eggs, beaten
50g butter, melted
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp sea salt
150ml white wine vinegar
75g fructose (fruit sugar) or 100g caster sugar
Smoked salmon slices
Crème fraîche
Mix the flours with the yeast, sour cream and 50ml of the milk. Cover and set aside for an hour. Place the sugar and the vinegar in a saucepan along with 75ml water and simmer, allowing the sugar to dissolve. Remove from heat, add the thinly sliced fennel to this mixture and cover. Add the beaten eggs, melted butter, baking powder and sea salt to the bowl with the flours, yeast and sour cream. Stir thoroughly and prepare a skillet with a little oil over a medium heat. Start frying small pancakes for a minute or so before flipping. Assemble salmon slices on each piece, followed by a dollop of sour cream or crème fraîche.
Serves 2
4 slices of Norwegian smoked salmon
1 handful of freshly shelled peas
1 shallot, finely chopped
Juice and zest of 1 unwaxed lemon
2 tbsp of oil
1 avocado
2 slices of rye bread
Salt & pepper
Place the shelled peas in a bowl and add the finely chopped shallot. Mix together the lemon zest and oil and season to taste with a little salt and pepper. Toss the peas and shallots in this dressing and set aside for about 30 minutes before you prepare the open sandwiches. Slice open the avocado and cut segments to place on the rye bread. Fold the Norwegian smoked salmon on top of the avocado and then scatter the pea and shallot mixture on top of the salmon. If you have any fresh pea tips and shoots then add those as an extra garnish, or use a herb of your choice. Borage, parsley, chive and mint all work well with this tasty and healthy summer sandwich.
Serves 4
Juice and zest of 2 small limes
3 tbsp tamari soy sauce
3 tbsp sweet chilli sauce
1 tsp wasabi paste or powder
1 large garlic clove, finely chopped or crushed
1 large piece of ginger, finely chopped or grated
4 individual salmon fillets, skin on
2 bunches of asparagus
1 punnet shiitake mushrooms
2 tbsp vegetable oil
225g rice noodles
1 extra lime for the stir-fry
1 bunch spring onions, chopped
Sesame seeds for garnish
mix together the lime zest and juice, the tamari soy sauce, sweet chilli sauce, wasabi, garlic and ginger. Toss the salmon fillets in the marinade. Cover with clingfilm and refrigerate for 30-45 minutes. Preheat the oven to 180. Place the fillets in an ovenproof dish and drizzle the marinade on top. Roast in the oven for 15 minutes. Meanwhile stir-fry the vegetables and cook the noodles. Serve with salmon on top.
Serves 8-10
1 whole Norwegian salmon (approx. 2 kg.), descaled, gutted
75 g butter
2 small red onions, thinly sliced
2 unwaxed lemons, thinly sliced
1 large carrot, thinly sliced
A bunch of fresh parsley
Herbamare (sea salt with herbs)
2 butternut squashes
2 bunches of kale
2 pomegranates, shucked open and de-seeded
Preheat the oven to 150C. Butter two aluminium sheets. Place one sheet on top of the roasting tray. Wipe the salmon dry and make three incisions into each side. Stuff all six incisions with a piece of red onion, lemon, fresh parsley and carrot. Close the salmon and sprinkle with a little lemon juice. Place the second sheet of foil on top of the salmon and crimp the edges inwards to create a parcel. Once sealed, place the salmon in the oven and roast for 1 ½ - 2 hours. Chop up the squash, place them on an uncovered tray and place in the oven for 30 minutes. Finely chop the kale and add this to the pomegranate seeds.
Serves 4
8 slices of Norwegian smoked salmon
4 slices of toasted sourdough or rye bread
2 avocados
Juice and zest of 1 unwaxed lemon
1 bunch of dill
4 tbsp creme fraiche
1 small batch of cucumber pickles
Slice open the avocado and cut segments to place on the sourdough or rye bread. Fold the Norwegian smoked salmon on top then scatter the dill, squeeze some lemon juice on top and garnish with creme friache. For the pickled cucumber:
150ml white wine vinegar
100g fructose (fruit sugar)
1 cucumber
Place the white wine vinegar and fructose together in a saucepan and warm through until the sugar dissolves. Allow to cool. Finely slice the cucumber and place in a deep bowl and add the cooled vinegar solution. Pickle for about 1 hour before serving with the salmon.
Serves 4
1 medium white onion, finely chopped
2 medium, waxy potatoes
1 small celeriac, peeled and quartered
1 bunch of chives
500ml chicken stock (or stock of your choice)
4 individual salmon fillets (skin on)
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 broccoli or 1 packet of tenderstem broccoli
Handful of toasted almonds or almond flakes
1 unwaxed lemon for wedges
Preheat the oven to 190C. Sweat the onion in 1 tablespoonful of vegetable oil. Cut the potatoes and celeriac in 5mm slices and lay a third of the slices on the bottom of the dish and spread some of the onion and chopped chives on top, repeat the process until you have filled the dish. Pour in the hot stock until it covers all the vegetables and cook for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Meanwhile place a large sauté pan on the hob and drizzle a spoonful of vegetable oil. Heat until the oil pop the fish fillets skin side down. While youre cooking the salmon pop the broccoli in a pan with boiling, salted water and cook for a couple of minutes.
FOOD BITES: This week's wish list
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ICE CREAM DREAM
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NEW MEXICO
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VEGAN BACON
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CHAMPERS FOR ALL
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POSH OLIVE OIL
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CHOCOLATE SLAB
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NINJA COFFEE
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GIN TWISTS
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BLACK RICE
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MACA ENERGY
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CABANA KICK SAUCE
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MATCHA GREEN TEA
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MUSHROOM MAGIC
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BLUEBERRY DAY
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SPRING CORDIAL
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3 NUT BUTTER
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BIG BUNNY
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FINE WINE
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JUICE TIME
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CAKE CUPPA
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PERFECT MATCH
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COOL WHITE
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CHOC SAUSAGE
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NEW MEXICO
NEW MEXICO
Mexican restaurant Chiquito unveils its new menu, full of quality and fresh ingredients. A highlight is undoubtedly the new range of Street Food. Packed full of flavour, Chiquito has taken inspiration from the traditional and lively markets of Mexico to offer Spicy Crispy Tacos, Croquettes with sweet Jalapeño Jelly and a Five Bean Tortilla Stack. Yum.
Mexican restaurant Chiquito unveils its new menu, full of quality and fresh ingredients. A highlight is undoubtedly the new range of Street Food. Packed full of flavour, Chiquito has taken inspiration from the traditional and lively markets of Mexico to offer Spicy Crispy Tacos, Croquettes with sweet Jalapeño Jelly and a Five Bean Tortilla Stack. Yum.
VEGAN BACON
Save some piggies and pick up some vegan bacon (made from wheat!) from 'the vegan butcher' at the Sgaia stall at The West Midlands Vegan Festival. It's on 29th and 30th October from 10-6 at Wolverhampton Civic Hall and it's just £1 to get in for adults. You can also buy the 'mwheat' direct from sgaiafoods.co.uk.
Save some piggies and pick up some vegan bacon (made from wheat!) from 'the vegan butcher' at the Sgaia stall at The West Midlands Vegan Festival. It's on 29th and 30th October from 10-6 at Wolverhampton Civic Hall and it's just £1 to get in for adults. You can also buy the 'mwheat' direct from sgaiafoods.co.uk.
CHAMPERS FOR ALL
National Champagne Week (1st 7th October), founded in 2011 by Searcys, is a week-long festival celebrating the UKs thriving champagne scene. This year, Searcys will be re-launching Searcys St. Pancras Grand champagne bar, the longest bar in Europe. Find out more online.
National Champagne Week (1st 7th October), founded in 2011 by Searcys, is a week-long festival celebrating the UKs thriving champagne scene. This year, Searcys will be re-launching Searcys St. Pancras Grand champagne bar, the longest bar in Europe. Find out more online.
POSH OLIVE OIL
Pomora produces incredible quality olive oil from Sicily and Campania whilst also supporting local growers. You can adopt your very own olive tree or give it to someone as a gift to recieve quarterly deliveries and much more. Prices start from £29 per quarter including delivery, and go up to £39 if you just want to 'foster' a tree through a one-off order.
Pomora produces incredible quality olive oil from Sicily and Campania whilst also supporting local growers. You can adopt your very own olive tree or give it to someone as a gift to recieve quarterly deliveries and much more. Prices start from £29 per quarter including delivery, and go up to £39 if you just want to 'foster' a tree through a one-off order.
CHOCOLATE SLAB
Succulent golden raisins and cranberries and incredibly crunchy almonds and Piedmont hazelnuts wrapped in 70% dark chocolate. When you pour molten chocolate onto the cool marble of a chocolatier's table it naturally sets into a fabulously curvy, fluid shape. This was the inspiration behind the design of this half-kilo Giant Slab, icons of the Hotel Chocolat range. And it's vegan!
Fruit and Nut Frenzy Giant Slab, £16, Hotel Chocolat
Succulent golden raisins and cranberries and incredibly crunchy almonds and Piedmont hazelnuts wrapped in 70% dark chocolate. When you pour molten chocolate onto the cool marble of a chocolatier's table it naturally sets into a fabulously curvy, fluid shape. This was the inspiration behind the design of this half-kilo Giant Slab, icons of the Hotel Chocolat range. And it's vegan!
Fruit and Nut Frenzy Giant Slab, £16, Hotel Chocolat
NINJA COFFEE
The brand new Ninja Coffee Bar is the first home brewer that can make your coffee choice of strength and size at the touch of a button, with options like iced coffee, layered drinks like cappuccinos and lattes and also decadent frozen coffee drinks, all from one smart system. Perfect for Christmas presents and equipped with specialist Auto-iQ Technology, the Ninja Coffee Bar is available with two different carafe options; glass, £169.99, and stainless steel, £179.99.
The brand new Ninja Coffee Bar is the first home brewer that can make your coffee choice of strength and size at the touch of a button, with options like iced coffee, layered drinks like cappuccinos and lattes and also decadent frozen coffee drinks, all from one smart system. Perfect for Christmas presents and equipped with specialist Auto-iQ Technology, the Ninja Coffee Bar is available with two different carafe options; glass, £169.99, and stainless steel, £179.99.
GIN TWISTS
It's Gin O'Clock somewhere. That somewhere is in London at Sway, where Gin Twists are taking over this April. Ginspiration at its finest, you can sip on the simply refreshing Raspberry and Basil Twist, which includes Bombay Sapphire, a handful of raspberries, basil leaves and premium Schweppes Lavender tonic.
It's Gin O'Clock somewhere. That somewhere is in London at Sway, where Gin Twists are taking over this April. Ginspiration at its finest, you can sip on the simply refreshing Raspberry and Basil Twist, which includes Bombay Sapphire, a handful of raspberries, basil leaves and premium Schweppes Lavender tonic.
BLACK RICE
Organic Sprouted Black GABA Rice is made from top quality whole grain homnin rice which is naturally germinated before milling. The germination process encourages production of vitamins, nutrients and amino acids in the rice kernel in preparation for growth. When the maximum possible nutrition level is reached after 24 hours, they parboil it, locking in all the added vitamins, nutrients and amino acids, especially gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). GABA Black Rice, £5.99, minvita.co.uk
Organic Sprouted Black GABA Rice is made from top quality whole grain homnin rice which is naturally germinated before milling. The germination process encourages production of vitamins, nutrients and amino acids in the rice kernel in preparation for growth. When the maximum possible nutrition level is reached after 24 hours, they parboil it, locking in all the added vitamins, nutrients and amino acids, especially gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). GABA Black Rice, £5.99, minvita.co.uk
MACA ENERGY
Maca offers a whole range of exciting health benefits. As an adaptogen it aids the body in adapting to stressful surroundings and situations. It works to support the adrenal glands and the thyroid, directly lowering levels of stress. This, coupled with the fact that it is a natural, caffeine-free energizer makes it the perfect go-to supplement for modern day living.
Organic Maca Root Powder, £5.99, Nutriseed.UK
Maca offers a whole range of exciting health benefits. As an adaptogen it aids the body in adapting to stressful surroundings and situations. It works to support the adrenal glands and the thyroid, directly lowering levels of stress. This, coupled with the fact that it is a natural, caffeine-free energizer makes it the perfect go-to supplement for modern day living.
Organic Maca Root Powder, £5.99, Nutriseed.UK
CABANA KICK SAUCE
If you like the spicy things in life, you'll love the latest offering from Cabana. The legendary Spicy Malagueta Sauce can be slathered on chicken or steak for an extra kick. Dip your fries in it or get creative and toss it on a salad - it'll add pizazz to even the simplest dishes.
If you like the spicy things in life, you'll love the latest offering from Cabana. The legendary Spicy Malagueta Sauce can be slathered on chicken or steak for an extra kick. Dip your fries in it or get creative and toss it on a salad - it'll add pizazz to even the simplest dishes.
MATCHA GREEN TEA
Pukka's Mint Matcha Green tea is a yummy blend of organic Sencha and Matcha with spearmint and fieldmint. It gives a refreshing lift while easing your digestion after food. Great if you're feeling sluggish or weighed down. Both matcha and green tea boost your metabolism, too. Mint especially hels ease bloating and gas.
Pukka Mint Matcha Green Tea, £2.79 for 20 tea bags, pukkaherbs.com
Pukka's Mint Matcha Green tea is a yummy blend of organic Sencha and Matcha with spearmint and fieldmint. It gives a refreshing lift while easing your digestion after food. Great if you're feeling sluggish or weighed down. Both matcha and green tea boost your metabolism, too. Mint especially hels ease bloating and gas.
Pukka Mint Matcha Green Tea, £2.79 for 20 tea bags, pukkaherbs.com
MUSHROOM MAGIC
From drinking mushroom tea, eating dried mushrooms or taking a supplement, mushrooms - with their endless health and wellbeing benefits - are the hottest new foodie trend. Hifas da Terra's specialised supplement MicoSalud range has been developed to boost the immune system, target IBS, immunity and cholesterol. The Mico-Rei supplement pictured is said to help with anti-ageing the skin at a cellular level. Hifas da Terra Mico-Rei, £55.50, exclusive to Harrods.
From drinking mushroom tea, eating dried mushrooms or taking a supplement, mushrooms - with their endless health and wellbeing benefits - are the hottest new foodie trend. Hifas da Terra's specialised supplement MicoSalud range has been developed to boost the immune system, target IBS, immunity and cholesterol. The Mico-Rei supplement pictured is said to help with anti-ageing the skin at a cellular level. Hifas da Terra Mico-Rei, £55.50, exclusive to Harrods.
BLUEBERRY DAY
BerryWorld announces the launch of National Blueberry Day on August 13, established to promote blueberries. To celebrate, try these blueberry, oat and pecan pancakes. Light, fluffy and oozing with the goodness of blueberries, these pancakes make a perfect breakfast treat. They are quick to make and the oats and pecans help sustain you through a busy morning. Follow the link for the full recipe.
BerryWorld announces the launch of National Blueberry Day on August 13, established to promote blueberries. To celebrate, try these blueberry, oat and pecan pancakes. Light, fluffy and oozing with the goodness of blueberries, these pancakes make a perfect breakfast treat. They are quick to make and the oats and pecans help sustain you through a busy morning. Follow the link for the full recipe.
Just in time for spring, Bottlegreen have launched a new cordial - Grapefruit and Honeysuckle. The flavours might sound unusual but a Femail taste test found they are a refreshing combination. RRP £3.15
3 NUT BUTTER
Whole Earth extends its range of organic nut butters with this wonder. The new 3 Nut Butter spread features a smooth blend of pecans and peanuts with crunchy walnut pieces. They already do Cashew, Peanut and Hazelnut 3 Nut Butter spread. Yum.
Panut, Pecan & Walnut 3 Nut Butter spread, £3.29, Whole Earth.
Whole Earth extends its range of organic nut butters with this wonder. The new 3 Nut Butter spread features a smooth blend of pecans and peanuts with crunchy walnut pieces. They already do Cashew, Peanut and Hazelnut 3 Nut Butter spread. Yum.
Panut, Pecan & Walnut 3 Nut Butter spread, £3.29, Whole Earth.
BIG BUNNY
The Lindt Gold Bunny is an Easter must-have but could you consume a 1kg version? Guaranteed to make a big impression, the giant milk chocolate Lindt Gold Bunny costs £39.99 and is so large it needs its own carrier case!
The Lindt Gold Bunny is an Easter must-have but could you consume a 1kg version? Guaranteed to make a big impression, the giant milk chocolate Lindt Gold Bunny costs £39.99 and is so large it needs its own carrier case!
FINE WINE
D&D; Wine is an online shop with a difference. Run by a team of sommeliers from restaurant group D&D;, some of whom have won the industry's highest awards for their lists. This all-round red will impress at any dinner party. Byron; Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara County, 2012 - £16.25
D&D; Wine is an online shop with a difference. Run by a team of sommeliers from restaurant group D&D;, some of whom have won the industry's highest awards for their lists. This all-round red will impress at any dinner party. Byron; Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara County, 2012 - £16.25
JUICE TIME
Dedicated to natural cleansing by way of delicious, organic and healing juices, 42 Juice is created by a hot young female duo in Brighton. The cold-pressed juices are said to minimise toxins and maximise nutrients so that the digestive process is eased and energy is able to be sent to other areas of the body, helping to heal, protect and boost cells from the inside out. Book a Cleanse (or opt for a Juice Box if you want to boost the immune system but don't want to commit to anything too hardcore) and these saintly yet tasty juices will be delivered straight to your door. Or if you find yourself in Brighton, visit 42 Juice's super-chic bar there.
Dedicated to natural cleansing by way of delicious, organic and healing juices, 42 Juice is created by a hot young female duo in Brighton. The cold-pressed juices are said to minimise toxins and maximise nutrients so that the digestive process is eased and energy is able to be sent to other areas of the body, helping to heal, protect and boost cells from the inside out. Book a Cleanse (or opt for a Juice Box if you want to boost the immune system but don't want to commit to anything too hardcore) and these saintly yet tasty juices will be delivered straight to your door. Or if you find yourself in Brighton, visit 42 Juice's super-chic bar there.
Fancy a cuppa? Or even better, how about a cuppa filled with a chocolate brownie? You can whip up the treat in your microwave thanks to BakedIn Mug Brownies.
Available in Chocolate, Choc Orange and Espresso flavours, along with a 'no gluten-no milk' variant, you don't need to be Mary Berry to bake this one to perfection. All you need to do is grab your favourite mug, add water and a knob of butter to the dry mix and blast for 60-seconds. £4.95 for four servings. Available online now at www.bakedin.co.uk
You can't beat a nice cup of tea and a bit of chocolate and now Lindt have worked out which hot drink their flavours go best with. Lindt's Master Chocolatier, Stefan Bruderer, and accomplished tea taster, Tim Clifton, have combined their expertise and knowledge to create a selection of new and exciting pairings. For example, they recommend Lindt EXCELLENCE Orange Intense with Ceylon tea (pictured) and Lindt EXCELLENCE Dark with a Touch of Sea Salt with Assam tea. For the full list of pairings, visit www.lindt-excellence.co.uk
COOL WHITE
If you're having a dry January then you might find it hard to resist the Corder Cool Climate Sauvignon Blanc from Cape London. But fear not, you can keep your New Year resolution to avoid the booze by letting it mature for at least four years. If you can't wait that long, enjoy it now for the subtle, clean and fresh flavour that complements chicken and salads. £11.99 from www.capelondon.co.uk
If you're having a dry January then you might find it hard to resist the Corder Cool Climate Sauvignon Blanc from Cape London. But fear not, you can keep your New Year resolution to avoid the booze by letting it mature for at least four years. If you can't wait that long, enjoy it now for the subtle, clean and fresh flavour that complements chicken and salads. £11.99 from www.capelondon.co.uk
Jägermeister is introducing a new flavour this autumn and it's a historic moment. It's the first adaptation of the original recipe created in Germany more than 80 years ago.
Jägermeister Spice is made from the same secret recipe of 56 hand selected herbs, blossoms, roots and fruits as the original, then blended with added cinnamon and vanilla to create a smooth and warm taste with a spicy flavour - albeit one that is unmistakably Jägermeister. Available from Tesco stores with a RRP £20 for a 70cl bottle.
FLAVOURED CROISSANT
This Autumn sees the launch of PAUL's Limited Edition croissant range. Enjoy the authentic and buttery homemade French treat filled with fresh and flavoursome fillings and topped with a choice of flaked almonds, hazelnuts, pistachio and raspberries. Highlights include the Croissant Framboise, bursting with raspberries and frangipane cream. Other options include Praline, Pistachio and Almond, priced at £1.95 each.
This Autumn sees the launch of PAUL's Limited Edition croissant range. Enjoy the authentic and buttery homemade French treat filled with fresh and flavoursome fillings and topped with a choice of flaked almonds, hazelnuts, pistachio and raspberries. Highlights include the Croissant Framboise, bursting with raspberries and frangipane cream. Other options include Praline, Pistachio and Almond, priced at £1.95 each.
PECULIAR POPS
Beetroot might not sound an obvious choice of baking ingredient but in the capable hands of Soho bakery Foxcroft & Ginger, the humble vegetable has been transformed into a key part of their new chocolate cake pops. Made using Fairtrade chocolate, the sweet treats are deliciously moist and ridiculously moreish. You¿ll never look at beetroot in the same way again! £2.50, Foxcroft & Ginger
Beetroot might not sound an obvious choice of baking ingredient but in the capable hands of Soho bakery Foxcroft & Ginger, the humble vegetable has been transformed into a key part of their new chocolate cake pops. Made using Fairtrade chocolate, the sweet treats are deliciously moist and ridiculously moreish. You¿ll never look at beetroot in the same way again! £2.50, Foxcroft & Ginger
CHOC SAUSAGE
Carpo Chocolate Tubes are heaven shaped like a sausage. The dark ones contain 55 per cent cocoa and are dairy free and suitable for vegans and chocoholics. This Dark Chocolate Tube with Almond Croquant is our favourite. Carpo London is the first store abroad of Greek family company Carpo Hellas, specialists in premium nuts, dried fruits, chocolate, honey and coffee - basically all the indulgences in life. Visit the store on 16 Piccadilly street, buy online at http://www.carpolondon.co.uk/contact/ or call Carpo on 0207 287 7233.
Carpo Chocolate Tubes are heaven shaped like a sausage. The dark ones contain 55 per cent cocoa and are dairy free and suitable for vegans and chocoholics. This Dark Chocolate Tube with Almond Croquant is our favourite. Carpo London is the first store abroad of Greek family company Carpo Hellas, specialists in premium nuts, dried fruits, chocolate, honey and coffee - basically all the indulgences in life. Visit the store on 16 Piccadilly street, buy online at http://www.carpolondon.co.uk/contact/ or call Carpo on 0207 287 7233.
VALUE FINE WINE
Château Lagrange is going into Lidl stores on November 27 as part of a new 36 wine collection. It's the most expensive wine the budget retailer has ever sold, and it comes from an estate well known to claret lovers. The elegant, flavoursome wine provides satisfying drinking earlier than other Grands Crus Classés and will stay at a delicious level for several years to come. Who knew Lidl did so upmarket? £39.99
Château Lagrange is going into Lidl stores on November 27 as part of a new 36 wine collection. It's the most expensive wine the budget retailer has ever sold, and it comes from an estate well known to claret lovers. The elegant, flavoursome wine provides satisfying drinking earlier than other Grands Crus Classés and will stay at a delicious level for several years to come. Who knew Lidl did so upmarket? £39.99
Shloer Light has launched two new 'no added sugar' flavours to its range of alcohol alternatives. Available in White Grape and Red Grape, Shloer Light uses stevia leaf extract, and contains just 22 calories per 100ml, it's also free from all preservatives, artificial colours and flavours. 750ml bottles are available from Tesco stores nationwide at £2.25. They will be available at other retailers from February 2015. www.shloer.com
COCONUT BREEZE
Rum is our guilty pleasure but we're not always mad keen on the pirate stereotype that comes with it. Enter Koko Kanu. The crystal clear rum has a subtle coconut taste and a wonderfully smooth and velvety texture and best of all it has really pretty packaging so you can avoid any Long John Silver jokes! RRP £19.99
Rum is our guilty pleasure but we're not always mad keen on the pirate stereotype that comes with it. Enter Koko Kanu. The crystal clear rum has a subtle coconut taste and a wonderfully smooth and velvety texture and best of all it has really pretty packaging so you can avoid any Long John Silver jokes! RRP £19.99
COMPTOIR COOKING
Tony Kitous has had the whole of London flocking to Comptoir for his Lebanese cuisine for over a decade and it can often be a struggle to get a table. But now fans of his food can enjoy it from the comfort of their own home as Comptoir has released its second cookbook, Comptoir Libanais Express. Tony brings you 80 new simple but delicious ¿express¿ recipes, perfect for pulling together fast after work, or for a quick but impressive feast for guests. £20, Random House
Tony Kitous has had the whole of London flocking to Comptoir for his Lebanese cuisine for over a decade and it can often be a struggle to get a table. But now fans of his food can enjoy it from the comfort of their own home as Comptoir has released its second cookbook, Comptoir Libanais Express. Tony brings you 80 new simple but delicious ¿express¿ recipes, perfect for pulling together fast after work, or for a quick but impressive feast for guests. £20, Random House
It's a cliche to tuck into a tub of ice cream when you're broken-hearted but it makes perfect sense with Häagen-Dazs new limited edition flavour, Vanilla & Florentine. Available from Waitrose and Sainsbury's supermarkets from mid October, it's a vanilla ice cream with added almond clusters and a caramel sauce with a hint of sweet, tropical orange. They say it's inspired by European royalty and romance so tuck in and dream of being swept off your feet by a prince!
