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And… breathe! Alcoholic Architecture by Bompas & Parr

And… breathe! Alcoholic Architecture by Bompas & Parr

The word Medieval was enough to get me hooked; then the words alcohol and breathable had me completely sold. I am referring to the latest venture by my favourite food magicians Bompas & Parr. Launching 31st July, the installation is a quirky descent through dimly lit stairways to the underbelly of Borough market. Here a small bar is set up, decorated by skulls and stained glass windows of saintly depictions, where visitors are invited to wear waterproof ponchos and sip on…

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FoodYardFriday launch in Elephant & Castle

FoodYardFriday launch in Elephant & Castle

I love living where I live but there is not a huge amount of food events happening within ‘walking distance’. Things are maybe changing a bit and the opening in late 2014 of The Artworks, in the ‘regeneration’ area of Elephant & Castle might be a sign of that. I was invited to the launch event of their Friday nights, #FoodYardFriday, and despite knowing the area relatively well, it took me a while to work out where it was, making…

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Taste of London 2015 – as a cook, as a guest

Taste of London 2015 – as a cook, as a guest

I attended Taste of London a few years ago, with some VIP tickets I had got through a very cheap deal via my mobile phone provider. I had not been since, for no particular reason. This year, I actually visited twice, on the opening and on the closing day and the two sessions could not have been more different. In fact, on opening night I volunteer as a cook in one of the kitchens, run by a major charity. The…

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Chef’s Table at the Crocker’s Folly, Maida Vale

Chef’s Table at the Crocker’s Folly, Maida Vale

Note: this restaurant has since become part of the Maroush company The last time I visited leafy Maida Vale I was 19, a couple of years ago, really. Coming off the tube at Warwick Avenue, with Duffy’s song in my head (of course), I realised what a lovely neighbourhood this is. Sun setting casting long shadows over the trees, grand period mansions, the canal with the house boats placidly floating, I should really come here more often. After such a…

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A day at Be:Fit London

A day at Be:Fit London

Fitness… how many times have I mentioned this word in my posts in the last 10 months or so? Enough to justify a post on a fitness event, methinks. Healthy eating is now a major party of my lifestyle and goes hand in hand with my fitness regime, as well as cooking with different ingredients and experimenting new recipes. When my fellow blogger and friend Sonia (nel Paese delle Stoviglie) invited me to join her at Be:Fit London I immediately…

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