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Valentine’s Day Suggestions
My husband aside, I have always attracted men who dismiss Valentine’s Day as commercial nonsense, a conspiracy between card manufacturers and florists to make idiots of us all (no bouquets for me then). Fair enough—it probably is.
But while it’s … Read more →
Maria Mayerhofer
Did you grow up with home-baked bread? Who sparked your love for baking?
Yes, my mother would bake bread for us every week. She made these small rye buns that we would bring to school as a packed lunch. My … Read more →
Duke on the Green
Open Mon–Wed midday–10.30pm, Thu—Fri midday—11pm, Sat 10.30am—11pm, Sun 10.30am–9.30pm
Dimple tankard beer casks. Mahogany furniture, still sturdy, but old enough that the varnished shine has turned matte. Pub pews with high backs that trigger memories of church. These are the … Read more →
Q&A: Expert Commentary from Jean-Claude Vacassin
Are the scales lying to you?
We’ve all heard the phrase ‘the scales don’t tell you the truth, they lie’. It’s actually not true. The scales don’t lie, that number you that can see between your feet is accurate. It’s
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Q&A: Expert Commentary From Dara Dairo
I’m naturally skinny and want to put on weight without becoming ‘skinny fat’, how should I go about this?
‘Skinny fat’ refers to someone who by no means looks overweight, nor do they weigh enough to be considered overweight, yet
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Brown Urban Hotel, Tel Aviv, Israel
The Credentials:
Decorated with Playboy photography, retro design and vintage glamour, the Brown Urban Hotel delivers a hip hospitality scene and understated luxury to Tel Aviv. Previously a bank, the hotel is located close to the historic White City and … Read more →
More Than Half of Women Don’t Want A Valentine’s Day Proposal
Survey suggests surprise is most important when planning a proposal
Valentine’s Day: it’s the most romantic day of the year, when star-crossed lovers pledge eternal devotion to one another… Or is it? A recent YouGov survey, commissioned by 77 Diamonds… Read more →
Melcombe Primary School
Circus Skills for Kids, Fulham Palace Road, London, W6; Mondays and Saturdays at St Alban’s Church Hall, Margravine Road, W6; Various times
Albert & Friends Instant Circus is a charity which helps develop the creative potential of youngsters irrespective of … Read more →
Goat
Open daily midday–11pm
The style & crowd:
I was at the first Wednesday of Wimbledon 2013. So far I’d seen Sharopova, Hewitt, Tsonga & Cillic either knocked out or retire. Murray played (you know how that one went) and last … Read more →
Jambalaya Pop-Up at Jam Tree, Chelsea
Open Sun–Thu midday–11pm; Fri–Sat midday–2am
The style & crowd:
Jambalaya! I was promised a vibrant, lively and loud evening. What I got was a quiet, empty and a dull environment. That said, I was in good company so we made … Read more →
