Monaco's royal twins, Princess Gabriella and Prince Jacques, two, turned out to be the real stars of this year's official Christmas card, outshining their parents (left). Additional photos from the festive shoot show Jacques playing with the Christmas decorations (top right) and Princess Gabriella concentrating on her colouring (bottom right) ...read
Pug fanatic spends £20,000 a year on her 30 dogs
Becca Drake,40, spoils her beloved pooches all year round and plans to spend £1,000 on them this Christmas. Becca, from Sandbach, Cheshire, has dedicated her life to caring for her dogs.
Becca Drake,40, spoils her beloved pooches all year round and plans to spend £1,000 on them this Christmas. Becca, from Sandbach, Cheshire, has dedicated her life to caring for her dogs.
Becca Drake,40, spoils her beloved pooches all year round and plans to spend £1,000 on them this Christmas. Becca, from Sandbach, Cheshire, has dedicated her life to caring for her dogs.
From the home peanut butter maker to the tablet stand and the fork that stops you overeating: 17 kitchen gadgets that will change your LIFE!
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'Mary Berry is the only upside': Bake Off fans sneer at the US version of the former BBC show (but they're still tuning in to get their fix of the much-loved judge)
Just 4.6 million people watched first episode of Great American Baking Show, despite ABC bringing on Mary Berry as a judge. But fans are still watching for their fix of the queen of baking.
'The police and karma are coming for you': Prince Harry's former flame Natalie Pinkham blasts 'cowardly youths' who 'attacked' a 90-year-old woman near a local care home
The presenter, 38, took aim at three youths no Twitter who she said 'attacked' an elderly woman as she walked near a care home in Brentford earlier this week.
'Onion soup... with no onions': Restaurant staff reveal the most frustrating orders they've ever had to deal with from VERY picky customers
Restaurant staff have shared worst examples of nonsensical orders on Reddit. Two customers tried to order onion soup and onion rings without any onions.
'Foie gras sucks!' Fans slam Kelly Brook after the model reveals she has been eating the controversial French cuisine while on holiday in Paris
The model, 37, posted a photo of the city's Bateaux Mouche the model revealed that she had been enjoying a rather controversial meal.
The best food and drink for when you've over-eaten revealed: From skimmed milk to beans and even PINEAPPLE
Nutritionist Rob Hobson has shared the 11 foods which help when you've overdone it at Christmas, including pineapple and papaya which can aid digestion and are a good source of fibre.
Merry Christmas Everybody is revealed as the bestselling festive hit, earning Noddy Holder £1 MILLION a year in royalties (with Mariah Carey not too far behind)
The Slade track became Christmas Number One in 1973 and this week it has been revealed as the top-selling seasonal tune on Channel 5's Eamonn & Ruth: A Million Pound Christmas.
'I feel I've been robbed of my life': Woman claims botched surgery that made 75 per cent of her nose collapse has left her unable to BREATHE
Ilysse Baum, 31, from New York, had surgery on her nose last year to correct her deviated septum but over 75 per cent of her nose collapsed she was left her looking like a 'Picasso painting' and struggling to breathe.
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A REAL STAR
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It would be impossible to get through the bitterly-cold winter months without a coat, so why not have some fun with your outerwear this season and add something bold and bright into your wardrobe? This star-print faux fur coat from Guess ($368) will not only keep you toasty warm, it will also add a much-needed splash of color and fun to the dreary gray weather.
It would be impossible to get through the bitterly-cold winter months without a coat, so why not have some fun with your outerwear this season and add something bold and bright into your wardrobe? This star-print faux fur coat from Guess ($368) will not only keep you toasty warm, it will also add a much-needed splash of color and fun to the dreary gray weather.
YOGA GLOW
With restorative yoga forecasted as a big trend for the New Year, Virgin Active has introduced a brand new yoga programme. One of the classes launched in the run up to 2017 includes Calm by Candlelight, designed to reduce stress and focus the mind. Each 60-minute session takes place in a candlelit studio with emphasis placed on very long holds and breathing techniques. Other classes to try out are the Anti-Gravity Suspension courses which will see you strike poses while hanging upsidedown. If youre a music fan the Yogabeat sessions might be just for you. Virgin Active membership rates vary depending on location.
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With restorative yoga forecasted as a big trend for the New Year, Virgin Active has introduced a brand new yoga programme. One of the classes launched in the run up to 2017 includes Calm by Candlelight, designed to reduce stress and focus the mind. Each 60-minute session takes place in a candlelit studio with emphasis placed on very long holds and breathing techniques. Other classes to try out are the Anti-Gravity Suspension courses which will see you strike poses while hanging upsidedown. If youre a music fan the Yogabeat sessions might be just for you. Virgin Active membership rates vary depending on location.
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GLOBAL STYLE
Wear your city proud wherever you go with this stunning collection of scarves from Cityzen by Azin. Each cover-up, in silk and pure cotton, comes printed with aerial maps of locations from around the world. From Bangkok to Buenos Aires and Berlin, there are dozens of locations to choose from. The perfect accessory to keep warm on-the-go and take a slice of home with you. Prices start from £148.
SADIE WHITELOCKS
Wear your city proud wherever you go with this stunning collection of scarves from Cityzen by Azin. Each cover-up, in silk and pure cotton, comes printed with aerial maps of locations from around the world. From Bangkok to Buenos Aires and Berlin, there are dozens of locations to choose from. The perfect accessory to keep warm on-the-go and take a slice of home with you. Prices start from £148.
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WINTER ON THE GREEN
Its that time of the year when we all want to feel the glow of Christmas and get involved with as many festivities as we can. Winter on the Green in Parsons Green is a pop-up festival (Dec 16-18th) that promises something for everyone, including a a Santas Grotto for kids and entertainment courtesy of the legendary Sharky & George (Fri & Sun Only). For adults theres Christmas Markets, ice skating and an outdoor cinema playing festive favourites. Warm those cockles, with festive drinks from the likes of Baileys, Moët & Chandon , Leffe, Red Bull, Jägermeister and Sipsmiths, who will be providing the mulled wine, beers and winter-warmer inspired cocktails from Londons best mixologists. Tickets from £5.
Its that time of the year when we all want to feel the glow of Christmas and get involved with as many festivities as we can. Winter on the Green in Parsons Green is a pop-up festival (Dec 16-18th) that promises something for everyone, including a a Santas Grotto for kids and entertainment courtesy of the legendary Sharky & George (Fri & Sun Only). For adults theres Christmas Markets, ice skating and an outdoor cinema playing festive favourites. Warm those cockles, with festive drinks from the likes of Baileys, Moët & Chandon , Leffe, Red Bull, Jägermeister and Sipsmiths, who will be providing the mulled wine, beers and winter-warmer inspired cocktails from Londons best mixologists. Tickets from £5.
ARTISTIC CHARM
As well as just opening his first solo show at the Maitland Foley gallery in Los Angeles, New York-based artist Timothy Uriah Steele has also released a limited edition print of one of his pieces, The Pacific Ocean. Only 100 prints are available - for just $100 each - so snap one up quickly while you still can.
As well as just opening his first solo show at the Maitland Foley gallery in Los Angeles, New York-based artist Timothy Uriah Steele has also released a limited edition print of one of his pieces, The Pacific Ocean. Only 100 prints are available - for just $100 each - so snap one up quickly while you still can.
DUSKY PINK
This cropped top is pretty in pink and perfect for the changing season. Made from a sheer organza fabric and featuring a round neckline and embroidery, plus a button-keyhole back. Team with a modest bra and something high-waisted for a ladylike look. Hope & Ivy Crop Top in Organza with Embroidery Co-ord, £55, asos.com
This cropped top is pretty in pink and perfect for the changing season. Made from a sheer organza fabric and featuring a round neckline and embroidery, plus a button-keyhole back. Team with a modest bra and something high-waisted for a ladylike look. Hope & Ivy Crop Top in Organza with Embroidery Co-ord, £55, asos.com
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.
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
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.
FESTIVE
A three pronged Christmas tree delivery, decorating and disposal service has been launched to help people get in the festive spirit and create the perfect Christmas home. This bespoke service created by Fantastic Services allows customers to order a Christmas tree of their choice, have it delivered to their front door and decorated in their chosen colours, by a few clicks via the app or online. Professional tree dressers will install the tree and decorate it with lights, baubles and any other adornments provided by the customer, should they require. Customers can choose from a range of sizes (3-5, 6, 7, 8ft) and have the option to include professional decorating and / or tree disposal and recycling.
A three pronged Christmas tree delivery, decorating and disposal service has been launched to help people get in the festive spirit and create the perfect Christmas home. This bespoke service created by Fantastic Services allows customers to order a Christmas tree of their choice, have it delivered to their front door and decorated in their chosen colours, by a few clicks via the app or online. Professional tree dressers will install the tree and decorate it with lights, baubles and any other adornments provided by the customer, should they require. Customers can choose from a range of sizes (3-5, 6, 7, 8ft) and have the option to include professional decorating and / or tree disposal and recycling.
SLEEP EASY
Trouble nodding off? Sip on Clippers' Snore and Peace organic chamomile, lemon balm and lavender infusion tea. Just the thing before lights out.
Trouble nodding off? Sip on Clippers' Snore and Peace organic chamomile, lemon balm and lavender infusion tea. Just the thing before lights out.
CHARITY CHIC
Pandora has designed a bespoke Pudsey Charm to reflect the charitys most famous mascot. This Limited Edition charm is now available to buy in all Pandora UK stores and on the e-Store. It retails at £40 with 20% of each sale going directly to BBC Children in Need.
Pandora has designed a bespoke Pudsey Charm to reflect the charitys most famous mascot. This Limited Edition charm is now available to buy in all Pandora UK stores and on the e-Store. It retails at £40 with 20% of each sale going directly to BBC Children in Need.
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.
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
WINTER GLOW
Banish pale winter skin with Elemis Total Glow Bronzing Body Lotion - a super luxurious, gradual tan body lotion that instantly moisturises the skin and subtly builds an even, natural looking tan in 2-3 days. Elemis Bronzing Body Lotion is specially formulated with anti-oxidant rich Green Tea for a more even skin tone and Red Algae Extract to help ensure long-lasting hydration.
Banish pale winter skin with Elemis Total Glow Bronzing Body Lotion - a super luxurious, gradual tan body lotion that instantly moisturises the skin and subtly builds an even, natural looking tan in 2-3 days. Elemis Bronzing Body Lotion is specially formulated with anti-oxidant rich Green Tea for a more even skin tone and Red Algae Extract to help ensure long-lasting hydration.
VELVET BOMBER
This luxury, party-ready jacket features two zipped front pockets and it's fully lined inside. The bomber also features a zipped pocket on the sleeve and is finished with a metal Superdry logo badge on the sleeve and on one front pocket. Superdry women's velvet bomber jacket, £94.99
This luxury, party-ready jacket features two zipped front pockets and it's fully lined inside. The bomber also features a zipped pocket on the sleeve and is finished with a metal Superdry logo badge on the sleeve and on one front pocket. Superdry women's velvet bomber jacket, £94.99
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.
MUST READ
Can YOU spot the Christmas tree? Festive fir hidden in a snowy Prague scene may be the trickiest seasonal puzzle yet
Nestling among the spires and domes of this Prague cityscape is a single Christmas tree which dominates the famous Christmas Markets. With the towering turrets of the city and a blurry blizzard crowding the scene it is almost impossible to spot the festive fir.
New acting dynasty? Three siblings take over television and stage in the SAME Christmas period and have surprised their parents with their shared acting passion
George, 13, Henry, 11, and Matilda Kent, 4, from Ilkley are all members of the Scala School of Performing Arts in Horsforth, Leeds. They have already appeared in BBC and ITV dramas.
'People spend thousands on their children, so why not?' Dog lover splashes out £1,250 on 100 Christmas gifts for her two pets, after spending £10,000 on them in the past four years
Vikki Jose, 26, who lives with her parents in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, has spent £1,250 on 100 Christmas presents for her two beloved dogs after splashing out £10K on them in the past four years.
The best way to cook a turkey revealed: Why roasting it UPSIDE DOWN will guarantee you a succulent bird this Christmas
Co-presenter Matt Tebbutt tries three turkey techniques to see which one's best on the Food Unwrapped Does Christmas special on Channel 4 tomorrow night.
'It's OK to not enjoy every minute': Mothers reveal the things they wish they'd known BEFORE they had children
Mothers have shared the things they wish they'd known when they had their first child with new mums and mothers-to-be, with advice ranging from the sincere to the lighthearted.
He's so crafty! Prince Charles makes Christmas decorations with hospice patients - and even sees the funny side when he pierces his thumb with a needle
The Prince of Wales, 68, didn't let a sharp pain from a needle stop his crafting session. The future king visited a hospice in Cheltenham that is celebrating 30 years of royal patronage.
Fergie takes a spin! Duchess of York is chauffeured home in Prince Andrew's private car after a night on the town in London
The Duchess of York, 57, hit the town with friends in London on Wednesday night and appeared to be in high spirits as she got into Prince Andrew's car. She wrapped up in a military style blazer.
Which personality type are YOU? Quiz claims there are just eight different categories in the world - and your favourite colour can reveal if you're an individualist or an investigator
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Move over kale and coconut water! Jackfruit and CACTUS juice are the latest must-have foods that can help you lose weight
Top nutritionists reveal the biggest foods to help with weight loss in 2017. Jackfruit can help prevent obesity thanks to anti- inflammatory properties while cactus water can keep you fuller for longer.
Let's be honest: there's not a single pressie anyone over 40 actually wants!
A mighty dread has seized my troubled mind. Again. For it always does about this time of year. I have this nightmare vision of serried rows of new socks marching towards me. It's Christmas, isn't it?
Meg Mathews' daughter calls out her own mother for having a massage on a £120 designer towel... in front of a Unicef advert appealing for donations to buy £3 blankets
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She certainly has a spring in her step! Ivanka Trump steps out wearing pretty pastels and sunglasses on the first day of winter after happily celebrating the completion of her upcoming book
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Is it selfish to insist on being alone at this time of year? Meet the women who say they deserve a break from the endless chores of family festivities
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WHERE TO EAT THIS WEEK
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CONRAD FESTIVE TEA
Getting the festive flavours flowing, the Conrad London St. James hotel has launched its latest limited edition afternoon tea, Winter Solstice. Symbolising the epitome of winter, guests will be able to indulge in this deliciously decadent meal, which combines an array seasonal flavours with a festive twist. Among the treats on offer are classic turkey and parma ham sausage rolls, roast beef sandwiches and toasted pecan scones. But make sure you leave for dessert, as there are five different delicacies to dive into. White forest gateaux, plum tart and a helping of chocolate wreath, should satisfy the most epic of sugar cravings. And to wash it all down? A glass of champagne of course! There is also an extensive tea menu for those keeping to the more traditional running of things. The selection of seasonal bites are available until February 9 2017 priced at £49 or £64 with free flowing Champagne.
SADIE WHITELOCKS
Getting the festive flavours flowing, the Conrad London St. James hotel has launched its latest limited edition afternoon tea, Winter Solstice. Symbolising the epitome of winter, guests will be able to indulge in this deliciously decadent meal, which combines an array seasonal flavours with a festive twist. Among the treats on offer are classic turkey and parma ham sausage rolls, roast beef sandwiches and toasted pecan scones. But make sure you leave for dessert, as there are five different delicacies to dive into. White forest gateaux, plum tart and a helping of chocolate wreath, should satisfy the most epic of sugar cravings. And to wash it all down? A glass of champagne of course! There is also an extensive tea menu for those keeping to the more traditional running of things. The selection of seasonal bites are available until February 9 2017 priced at £49 or £64 with free flowing Champagne.
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TALLI JOE
We all have a curry house that we are fiercely loyal to. And while under normal circumstances I would encourage you to avoid straying, Talli Joe may just be my exception to the rule. The all-day drinking and dining venue on Shaftsbury Avenue is buzzing with spice lovers and after my visit its not very hard to see why. Providing the perfect sized half-plate it is almost the Tapas of the curry world giving you more opportunity to let loose on a whole host of fantastic flavours. The Kochi Beef Fry and the Bohri chicken both provide the rich and warming flavours you would expect from your curry but the taste is on steroids. Absolutely stay for pudding, the traditional Kulfi is shunned in favour of a dish named Black Gajar Halwa black carrots with salted peanut brittle and easily one of the most moreish puddings I have had in months.
MARTHA CLIFF
We all have a curry house that we are fiercely loyal to. And while under normal circumstances I would encourage you to avoid straying, Talli Joe may just be my exception to the rule. The all-day drinking and dining venue on Shaftsbury Avenue is buzzing with spice lovers and after my visit its not very hard to see why. Providing the perfect sized half-plate it is almost the Tapas of the curry world giving you more opportunity to let loose on a whole host of fantastic flavours. The Kochi Beef Fry and the Bohri chicken both provide the rich and warming flavours you would expect from your curry but the taste is on steroids. Absolutely stay for pudding, the traditional Kulfi is shunned in favour of a dish named Black Gajar Halwa black carrots with salted peanut brittle and easily one of the most moreish puddings I have had in months.
MARTHA CLIFF
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
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
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.
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 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
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
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.
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.
BLUEBIRD
When it comes to foodie buzz words in London the Bluebird is definitely up there. The go-to eatery of the MIC crew is certainly one to tick off the to eat list. And those who have had their fill of the restaurants menu will be pleased to hear that exciting new plates have arrived in SW3. The Queen scallops are fully deserving of their name with the combination of salty chorizo and sharp apple enough for the finest palette. The sharing Chateaubriand is not to be missed but certainly to be shared with what I can only imagine to be half a cow served up on a wooden block. While the crème brûlée and profiteroles are not to be missed make sure to save room for one of the Bluebirds famous cocktails that really cant be beaten. If you are looking for a reason to return to the toffs haunt this menu is it top drawer darling.
MARTHA CLIFF
When it comes to foodie buzz words in London the Bluebird is definitely up there. The go-to eatery of the MIC crew is certainly one to tick off the to eat list. And those who have had their fill of the restaurants menu will be pleased to hear that exciting new plates have arrived in SW3. The Queen scallops are fully deserving of their name with the combination of salty chorizo and sharp apple enough for the finest palette. The sharing Chateaubriand is not to be missed but certainly to be shared with what I can only imagine to be half a cow served up on a wooden block. While the crème brûlée and profiteroles are not to be missed make sure to save room for one of the Bluebirds famous cocktails that really cant be beaten. If you are looking for a reason to return to the toffs haunt this menu is it top drawer darling.
MARTHA CLIFF
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Inject some sunshine into your next workout courtesy of these new leggings from Terez ($72), created in collaboration with photographer Debby Hymowitz. Famed for capturing images of some of the world's most beautiful and exotic locations, Debby offered two of her most well-known images to the workoutwear brand - a picture of palms from Flamands Beach in St. Barths, and an image of umbrellas in Positano.
Inject some sunshine into your next workout courtesy of these new leggings from Terez ($72), created in collaboration with photographer Debby Hymowitz. Famed for capturing images of some of the world's most beautiful and exotic locations, Debby offered two of her most well-known images to the workoutwear brand - a picture of palms from Flamands Beach in St. Barths, and an image of umbrellas in Positano.
FASHIONABLE FITNESS
Fashion blogger extraordinaire Danielle Bernstein of We Wore What lent her sensational sense of style to a workoutwear collaboration with Strut This, available exclusively at Bandier. And while all of the pieces are sure to wow your fellow gym-goers, it's this marble-print sports bra ($88) that has our heart all aflutter. Stylish and comfortable, it's a must-have for any and all fashionable fitness fans out there.
Fashion blogger extraordinaire Danielle Bernstein of We Wore What lent her sensational sense of style to a workoutwear collaboration with Strut This, available exclusively at Bandier. And while all of the pieces are sure to wow your fellow gym-goers, it's this marble-print sports bra ($88) that has our heart all aflutter. Stylish and comfortable, it's a must-have for any and all fashionable fitness fans out there.
CASH IN OLD TRAINERS
Ever wondered that to do with your old running trainers? Instead of throwing them in the bin or keeping them buried at the back of your closet, you can now recycle them thanks to Runners Need. The running store are inviting people to bring their old trainers in to their stores across the country from October 9th to be recycled. As an extra incentive, anyone bringing old trainers in before 9 November will get a £20 voucher to spend in store towards a new pair. Visit www.runnersneed.com/about-us/recyclemyrun.html for more info.
Ever wondered that to do with your old running trainers? Instead of throwing them in the bin or keeping them buried at the back of your closet, you can now recycle them thanks to Runners Need. The running store are inviting people to bring their old trainers in to their stores across the country from October 9th to be recycled. As an extra incentive, anyone bringing old trainers in before 9 November will get a £20 voucher to spend in store towards a new pair. Visit www.runnersneed.com/about-us/recyclemyrun.html for more info.
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Structure, stability and suspension define this women's hiking boot, designed for all-around trail comfort while you head further past the horizon. It's reinforced at the heel and toe, and the high-traction, low-profile lugs let go of debris for lighter travel. KEEN WOMEN'S APHLEX WATERPROOF BOOT, £119.99
Structure, stability and suspension define this women's hiking boot, designed for all-around trail comfort while you head further past the horizon. It's reinforced at the heel and toe, and the high-traction, low-profile lugs let go of debris for lighter travel. KEEN WOMEN'S APHLEX WATERPROOF BOOT, £119.99
BRA-VO!
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...
SCHOOL OF STRUT
In this sassy dance class attendees, aka 'strutters', are taught a dance routine while wearing trainers. But once the routine has been mastered, they can slip on their high heels if they wish! There's some strut practice (the strut-off) and then the routine is performed in heels. It's designed to help women find their inner diva and embrace their femininity. Find out more about Strutology classes, launching soon, as well as how to become an InStrutter Trainer, on Zoe McNulty's website.
In this sassy dance class attendees, aka 'strutters', are taught a dance routine while wearing trainers. But once the routine has been mastered, they can slip on their high heels if they wish! There's some strut practice (the strut-off) and then the routine is performed in heels. It's designed to help women find their inner diva and embrace their femininity. Find out more about Strutology classes, launching soon, as well as how to become an InStrutter Trainer, on Zoe McNulty's website.
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
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
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
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.
WIRELESS EARPHONES
iFrogz Charisma are a brand new type of fitness headphone. They're wireless, bluetooth, sweat resistent, lightweight, and have been designed by female athletes to suit the needs of active women. They deliver solid bass and chiming highs for awesome sound. £29.99
iFrogz Charisma are a brand new type of fitness headphone. They're wireless, bluetooth, sweat resistent, lightweight, and have been designed by female athletes to suit the needs of active women. They deliver solid bass and chiming highs for awesome sound. £29.99
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
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
NEW BALANCE
Sportswear brand New Balance just opened its European flagship store on London's Oxford Street (near John Lewis) meaning we can all look amazing in the gym. Shop for your new workout outfit in the largest New Balance store in the world, which stocks the full range of products over three floors, including running, football, the uber-cool lifestyle ranges, women's tech training and even kids' shoes.
Sportswear brand New Balance just opened its European flagship store on London's Oxford Street (near John Lewis) meaning we can all look amazing in the gym. Shop for your new workout outfit in the largest New Balance store in the world, which stocks the full range of products over three floors, including running, football, the uber-cool lifestyle ranges, women's tech training and even kids' shoes.
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.
FE FITNESS
A slick new gym in the City will make sure you stay on track with your progress - because if you don't, you may be suspended. You can sign up for their 12-week Metamorphosis Membership at Fe Fitness for a reduced rate of £960. As if you needed more motivation. In January, it goes up to £1,450.
A slick new gym in the City will make sure you stay on track with your progress - because if you don't, you may be suspended. You can sign up for their 12-week Metamorphosis Membership at Fe Fitness for a reduced rate of £960. As if you needed more motivation. In January, it goes up to £1,450.
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Doctors said Daisy would never walk or talk but her mum and dad refused to believe it. And her joyous story shows... nothing's more powerful than a parent's love
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A royally glamorous affair! Queen Mathilde dazzles in head-to-toe gold alongside her family for a festive concert at the Brussels palace
The Belgian royal family looked extremely festive as they attended a Christmas concert held at the Brussels palace. Queen Mathilde dazzled in gold while her children wore matching outfits.
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Like mother like daughter! Princess Beatrice and Sarah Ferguson coordinate their style as they party until the small hours at their favourite members' club in London
Princess Beatrice and her mother Sarah Ferguson were snapped leaving the Mayfair nightclub LouLou's at 2.15am. Both women wore dresses with keyhole detail necklines, black tights and black coats.
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Beauty guru Bobbi Brown steps down from her $1billion cosmetics empire after 25 years (after hinting she is eyeing up a 'new venture')
Bobbi Brown, 59, set up her business from her home 25 years ago and now sells all over the world. She has confirmed in a statement that she is stepping down from her beauty empire.
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SMARTBOND is L'Oréal Professionnel's new smart ingredient added to hair colour to minimise potential damage. The additive is 'better than Olaplex' and protect bonds deep within the hair and strengthens them during colouring and lightening processes. This makes hair stronger, touchably softer, and shinier. The new two-step process is used by Donald Black at Neville's hair salon in London.
SMARTBOND is L'Oréal Professionnel's new smart ingredient added to hair colour to minimise potential damage. The additive is 'better than Olaplex' and protect bonds deep within the hair and strengthens them during colouring and lightening processes. This makes hair stronger, touchably softer, and shinier. The new two-step process is used by Donald Black at Neville's hair salon in London.
SCENT LIBRARY
Fashion label Rag & Bone has branched out into beauty with the launch of its first range of fine fragrances. The eight-strong collection, which features a series of beautiful scents, are available as individual fragrances ($140 each), or all together in a sample library ($95) - the perfect pick for anyone who simply can't make up their minds. From floral Neroli to deep and musky Amber, there is certain to be at least one scent to suit even the most discerning of fragrance lovers.
Fashion label Rag & Bone has branched out into beauty with the launch of its first range of fine fragrances. The eight-strong collection, which features a series of beautiful scents, are available as individual fragrances ($140 each), or all together in a sample library ($95) - the perfect pick for anyone who simply can't make up their minds. From floral Neroli to deep and musky Amber, there is certain to be at least one scent to suit even the most discerning of fragrance lovers.
HAND TREATS
This little luxury set features shea butter hand cream, refining hand scrub and a cuticle and nail cream. It's perfect for a relaxation boost if you want to treat yourself. William Morris Hand Care Treats, £15.95, Joe Browns
This little luxury set features shea butter hand cream, refining hand scrub and a cuticle and nail cream. It's perfect for a relaxation boost if you want to treat yourself. William Morris Hand Care Treats, £15.95, Joe Browns
PLUMPER LIPS
The Dr Rakus Organic Natural Lip Plumper is designed to work with or without lip fillers to give lips a fuller appearance. It is paraben-free and made entirely from natural and organic ingredients including capsicum to increase blood flow and enhance the Cupid's Bow and volume, Vitamin A to increase cell turnover, Vitamin B to reduce the appearance of fine lines and Vitamin E to keep lips hydrated - plus so much more.
The Dr Rakus Organic Natural Lip Plumper is designed to work with or without lip fillers to give lips a fuller appearance. It is paraben-free and made entirely from natural and organic ingredients including capsicum to increase blood flow and enhance the Cupid's Bow and volume, Vitamin A to increase cell turnover, Vitamin B to reduce the appearance of fine lines and Vitamin E to keep lips hydrated - plus so much more.
SKIN SAVIOR
With the colder months in full swing, it's only a matter of time before the chilly weather starts to take its toll on your complexion. Thankfully, however, help is at hand. Enter the Amway Artistry Supreme LX Regenerating Cream ($365), an incredibly rich and luxurious anti-aging product that promises to regenerate and plump the skin, leaving it smooth, soft and healthy, whatever the weather. Plus, the rich formula will nourish the complexion and protect it against the elements.
With the colder months in full swing, it's only a matter of time before the chilly weather starts to take its toll on your complexion. Thankfully, however, help is at hand. Enter the Amway Artistry Supreme LX Regenerating Cream ($365), an incredibly rich and luxurious anti-aging product that promises to regenerate and plump the skin, leaving it smooth, soft and healthy, whatever the weather. Plus, the rich formula will nourish the complexion and protect it against the elements.
HIGH-TECH CLEANSE
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
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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Who's laughing now? Duo whose glitter lipsticks were rejected on Dragons' Den are turning over £540,000 a year (after investing just £5,000 of their own cash)
Rachel de Caux, 38, and Paula Short, 43, both from Lincoln, appeared on the last season of BBC 2's Dragons' Den and although they didn't secure investment for their glittery lipsticks, they've gone on to find greater success. The ladies (pictured left and right, with some of their products) were contacted by an investor who was watching the show and have confirmed an investment injection of £90,000 for 30 per cent of their business, Beauty Boulevard. The cosmetics company, which the ladies started with £5,000 of their own money, now has a turnover of £540,000. Peter Jones (inset) may have made fun of them on Dragon's Den by smothering their glitter lipsticks over his pout, pictured inset on the show, but two entrepreneurs are having the last laugh.
He's a huge talent. But as his new sketch series faces the axe, a disappointed JAN MOIR asks... Has David Walliams got so big no one dares tell him his jokes are falling flat?
Ladies and gentlemen, may I be the first to wish you a very Merry David Walliams? I urge you to get used to wall-to-wall Walliams. The spotlight-snatching comedian is everywhere right now.
That's one way to bond with the family! Clip of giggling adults playing a 'Poop the Potato' game at a holiday party takes Facebook by storm and leaves thousands wanting to recreate the fun
A Facebook video of adults playing the funny party game has gone viral. Players hold a potato between their legs, race to the other side of the room, and then drop the potato into a bucket by squatting.
'It's all thanks to Gary Barlow!' Superfan who weighed more than 22 stone has lost HALF of her body weight after an unflattering selfie with her hero left her 'devastated'
A selfie with her idol should have been a dream come true for Hellen Ellis, 40, from Rowley Regis. But Hellen, who then weighed more than 22stone, said she was left 'devastated' by the unflattering snap.
Single mother-of-four on benefits admits she's STILL paying off the loan she took out last Christmas to buy her kids presents
Kim Burnett, 43, is a single mother-of-four from Jaywick in Essex - which has been dubbed Britain;s poorest town. She is still in debt from last Christmas but says she is happy to go without for her kids.
Is she barking? Woman spends more than £2,500 on Christmas gifts for her DOG, including toys from Harrods and bespoke crystal harnesses (and he even has his own nutritionist)
Emma Buttarazzi, from Loughborough, Leics, showers seven-year-old Chinese crested dog Prince with presents including a whole wardrobe bulging with glitzy outfits.
Be a golden girl at any age: The High Street has embraced the gold rush and so should YOU this season
To prove that women of a certain age can be elegant in gold, Sandra Howard, 76, Daphne Selfe, 87, and Jane Asher, 70, have modelled some golden styles and give their verdict on each look.
Clerk's daughter, WW2 codebreaker, Dior model, actress, Terence Rattigan muse, TV presenter and Russian Princess - the incredible life of a 1950s supermodel
Princess George Galitzine - the last supermodel of the 1950s - passed away in London last week. During her life she was a World War Two codebreaker, model, actress and muse.
Can you REALLY taste the difference between £25 Fortnum & Mason biscuits and £5 ones from Tesco? Luxury and bargain Christmas fare goes head-to-head in our blind taste test - with VERY surprising results
Writer Joanne Gould and friend Lucy Gogarty, both from London, pitted luxury items against bargains - and found that spending more does not necessarily equal tastier food.
Can YOU solve this festive riddle? Confusing maths challenge is guaranteed to leave you scratching your head (and just TWO per cent will get it right)
Just two in 100 high school students answered this riddle correctly and the aim of the game is to work out what each Christmas picture represents.
Pregnant Zara Tindall proves there's no hard feelings as she chats to ex-boyfriend Richard Johnson at Ascot racecourse (but wears her husband's name on her badge)
Zara Tindall showed that there were no hard feelings between her and ex Richard Johnson as they chatted at Ascot race course today.
LORRAINE CANDY: I'm standing firm and continue to take my childrens' mobiles away at 9pm on school nights
Lorraine Candy says she's standing firm and continuing to take her childrens' mobiles away at 9pm on school nights.
Celebrity hairstylist reveals how to get the perfect cut for YOUR face shape (and how to know if you should really get that fringe)
Errol Douglas MBE is a hair stylist to the stars and knows better than anyone the mistakes clients can make when they're trying to achieve the hairstyle of their dreams.
Pensioner and cancer survivor, 76, creates a range of sporty BIKINIS inspired by her glamorous youth in Monaco where she rubbed shoulders with Grace Kelly
Cherry Harker, 76, from Hampshire has launched a bikini range (inset), inspired by her sporty youth water skiing in Monaco. She remembers wardrobe malfunctions while trying to waterski in a bikini in her youth (left). The cancer survivor posts her products all over the world from her home (right) and says she has no intention of retiring.
'Who's the dish behind the Duchess?' Handsome charity worker who met Kate becomes an internet sensation after appearing on Kensington Palace's Instagram
The mystery man, known only as Tom, stood next to the Duchess of Cambridge at The Mix's Christmas party on Monday - sending Kensington Palace's Instagram followers into a frenzy.
Ditch your white plates, shoot in natural light and snap colourful foods: How to make this year's Christmas dinner the most Instagram-worthy yet
This Christmas get the most Instagram-worthy shot of your festive dinner by becoming a pro food porn photographer in only a few steps. FEMAIL reveals how.
Bark humbug! Hilarious photos prove that pets really do HATE Christmas as they destroy their owners' trees and use presents as chew toys
These hilarious pictures, compiled by Bored Panda, prove that some pets simply can't wait for Christmas to be over.
Mother-of-two reveals how YOU can slash your Christmas shopping by 60 per cent - after she saved £800 just by collecting vouchers and scouring charity shops
Kayleigh Hughes, 28 from Grantham, Lincolnshire, managed to cut her present bill down from £1,300 to just £500 by researching bargains online and sifting through charity shops.
'It took so much not to punch him': People reveal how they REALLY felt the first time they saw their ex after the break-up
How would you feel if you saw your ex for the first time in a long time? People have taken to Whisper to share their stories about what happened when they spotted them.
How to cut fruit like a chef revealed, including coconuts and pineapples: The very easy hacks that will make you feel like a professional in the kitchen
PoundstoPocket.com has shared the easiest hacks for cutting up seven fruit. The graphics list the equipment you'll need - and for a coconut, you'll need a hammer and a screwdriver.
'I don't want to sit next to a screaming baby': Mother carrying an infant is kicked out of first class seat by passengers who are angry because she didn't have the right ticket... but who is in the right?
Tyrone Williams, from Bromley, shared a video that captured the moment when the woman was forced out of her seat despite the fact she had an infant in a sling.
Can they really taste the difference? Luxury food range for PETS includes mince pies and a doggie Christmas dinner - as the nation prepares to splurge on presents for their furry friends
Tesco and Sainsbury's among supermarkets with luxury festive pet food lines, including a Taste the Difference-style range at Sainsbury's. Prices range from 35p to £5.
Tear-jerking moment the daughter of a British WWII POW who drew meticulous plans for a 1930s caravan while in captivity sees his dream realised - after 70 years
When Jan Fursier, from Powys, Wales, discovered detailed plans her father had made during his time in a WWII Japanese prison camp, she set about bringing the drawings of the 1930s caravan to life.
Is THIS the perfect body? Men and women pick out their ideal attributes (including Gigi Hadid's eyebrows and Gareth Bale's legs)
Men and women were asked to picked out the stars with the most desirable body parts, with Hollywood hunks including George Clooney and Chris Hemsworth scoring highly.
Blind woman whose husband BANNED her from visiting her children after she lost her sight is reunited with her daughters after two years apart
Last year MailOnline told the story of Sylvia Kalibeera, 31, from Masindi, Uganda, went blind overnight and was banned from seeing her children. She has recently been reunited with them.
Grandmother with cancer was conned out of £14,500 by a friend who splashed out on luxury holidays with her life savings
Jean Stacey, 74, from Liverpool was conned out of £14,500 by her friend Stephanie Carter, 54, the manager of her sheltered accommodation who befriended her as she battled a brain tumour.
FOOD, RECIPES & COOKING
SUPER SALMON recipes by Signe Johanson for the Norwegian Seafood Council, www.seafoodfromnorway.co.uk
Click on image for recipe
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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CHEFS GO VEGAN
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NEW ZIZZI MENU
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RARE CHOCOLATE
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NEW MEXICO
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VEGAN BACON
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GIN TWISTS
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CABANA KICK SAUCE
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MUSHROOM MAGIC
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MATCHA GREEN TEA
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BLACK RICE
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BLUEBERRY DAY
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SPRING CORDIAL
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BIG BUNNY
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3 NUT BUTTER
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FINE WINE
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CHOCOLATE SLAB
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CHAMPERS FOR ALL
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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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SPICE UP YOUR DRINK
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FLAVOURED CROISSANT
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PECULIAR POPS
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VALUE FINE WINE
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CHOC SAUSAGE
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SUPER SHLOER
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COCONUT BREEZE
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CHEFS GO VEGAN
CHEFS GO VEGAN
A raft of celebrity chefs, including Christine Bailey, Pasquale Amico and Simone Remoli, are going vegan before performing cookery demos in front of anticipated full houses at the upcoming VegfestUK London event at Olympia London on October 22nd 23rd 2016.
A raft of celebrity chefs, including Christine Bailey, Pasquale Amico and Simone Remoli, are going vegan before performing cookery demos in front of anticipated full houses at the upcoming VegfestUK London event at Olympia London on October 22nd 23rd 2016.
NEW ZIZZI MENU
Zizzi has just launched their new autumn menu. Since launching their vegan options in March, the restaurant has sold almost 100,000 vegan dishes. Their comprehensive research found out veganism is on the rise, so their three new vegan dishes - a lentil ragu, a calzone pizza dessert and a bruschetta - will be well received.
Zizzi has just launched their new autumn menu. Since launching their vegan options in March, the restaurant has sold almost 100,000 vegan dishes. Their comprehensive research found out veganism is on the rise, so their three new vegan dishes - a lentil ragu, a calzone pizza dessert and a bruschetta - will be well received.
RARE CHOCOLATE
Hotel Chocolat is launching a brand new collection, Rare & Vintage. Coinciding with National Chocolate Week (10th-16th October), it consists of 20 single origin brand new chocolate slabs, each set in a beautiful new casting. Made with some of the most sought-after cocoa in the world, each priced at £3.85, or 3 or more for £3.15. The more cocoa, less sugar collection has something for everyone, from milk and dark chocolate lovers to vegans and even a sugar-free option. The range climbs from an exceptionally creamy 45% milk to a heady 100% dark.
Hotel Chocolat is launching a brand new collection, Rare & Vintage. Coinciding with National Chocolate Week (10th-16th October), it consists of 20 single origin brand new chocolate slabs, each set in a beautiful new casting. Made with some of the most sought-after cocoa in the world, each priced at £3.85, or 3 or more for £3.15. The more cocoa, less sugar collection has something for everyone, from milk and dark chocolate lovers to vegans and even a sugar-free option. The range climbs from an exceptionally creamy 45% milk to a heady 100% dark.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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!
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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!
