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Lima – cuisine from the land of Paddington Bear

Celebrity-backed rain forests, imaginative handicrafts, stunningly diverse ecosystems, beaches to longhaul for and the land where the sticky bear originated – all this we already know about Peru.  But, until Saturday night, I had been unaware of its delicious, unusual … Continue reading

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The Godiva chocolate legend

I needed reminding of the legend behind the Godiva Chocolatier empire in advance of visiting the brand’s stand-alone café in Harrods yesterday.  Before I admired the mouth-watering selection of Christmas treats at their press launch, I wanted to reacquaint myself with … Continue reading

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Chicken Shop rules the roost.

When I married Him, I knew I was not only signing up for years of marital bliss but I was also subscribing for at least a chicken a week.  He loves his roast chickens in a way that only a … Continue reading

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the PING craze

Ping-pong isn’t just for the Chinese.  Casting aside their six medal Olympic win on our turf, London has also caught the bug.  Ping-pong tables are springing up all over the city. Early this week, I had a meeting at The … Continue reading

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