The Manchester Gets it First initiative is currently launching the brand new musical Dirty Rotten Scoundrels in Manchester before it opens in London in March. I love this scheme – it means us Northerners get a rare opportunity to see some exciting shiny new shows before they make or break in the West End - plus … Continue reading Dirty Rotten Scoundrels – the Musical
Here’s something tasty to make. These honey and cayenne cashew nuts make tasty nibbles for a social gathering, or just for a solo evening in front of the TV (although you might want to reduce the quantities if you’re the only one eating them – they’re so moreish!). It’s actually adapted from a Joy the … Continue reading Spicy Honey and Cayenne Cashews
I'm still on the hunt for a BB cream suitable for my fair skin. I found the one by B. from Superdrug too dark and the MUA BB cream a bit thick and possibly lacking in the skincare side of things. As a bit of an update, I decided to make the move to BB cream … Continue reading Sleek BB Cream for Fair Skin
In case you were wondering, it’s a romantic pie because it’s Valentine’s Day on Friday and so I’ve added some cute hearts to this dish. Seriously though, I do think romance is something that is made not bought, especially when it comes to Valentine’s Day (see my post from last year), and I think the … Continue reading (Romantic) Chicken and Leek Pie
I picked up The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga one day at the supermarket and then left it several years before I got round to actually reading it. But when I did I found it to be an interesting and thought-provoking read. It’s the story of a successful entrepreneur in India and how he got to his current life … Continue reading Book Review: The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga
This amazingly simple recipe is (slightly) adapted from The Hairy Dieters "Eat for Life" cookbook, where it is known as "all-in-one spicy pork and rice". I'm pretty sure it can be classed as jambalaya though, so that's what I'll be calling it. It only took about 30 minutes in total to prepare and cook and … Continue reading Spicy Pork Jambalaya
Day 2 of my latest London adventure began with a lazy and hearty breakfast in preparation for another tiring day of walking. I must have racked up some serious mileage over the weekend! One of my favourite things to do in London is walking round the different markets. I’ve already mentioned my trip to Borough … Continue reading London Markets
I've just got back from a weekend in London and I'm exhausted! No matter how relaxed I think I'm being about what to "take in" in London, I always seem to walk for miles and miles. This weekend I didn't even notice how much walking around I'd done until I realised I'm still aching a day later. But it was a lovely weekend … Continue reading A Stroll Along London’s South Bank
Earlier in the week I felt the need to cook something warming and tasty. It's hard to be bothered cooking real hearty food after a long day at work, but I decided to put the effort in. This recipe was something from the Hairy Dieters book, so is fairly guilt-free too! What you'll need (to … Continue reading Tasty and Warming Beef and Ale Casserole
This shimmery satin-y A-line midi skirt from Chicwish would have been the perfect Christmas skirt. It comes in four colours, and the red and green particular look so festive! Unfortunately I didn't know it existed at Christmas, but now it's available in the sale at £26 and I'm seriously considering getting one. I can imagine … Continue reading Ways to Wear: Shiny A-Line Midi Skirt
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