If you are looking for the perfect chocolate chip cupcake recipe look no further.It’s moist and chocolatey and moreish. Coffee is the key ingredient to bringing out the chocolatey flavour in the cake without there being any taste of coffee.
There's nothing better than a classic fresh cream cake, topped with fresh fruit for any celebration. This is recipe that has been adapted over the years and can be topped however you like. It's perfect for a light Victoria sponge cake or top with chocolate, fruit or a bit of both. This 2 layered cake [...]
Afternoon tea is a time honoured British tradition that's always a lovely way to mark a special celebration. The decadent afternoon tea at The Guardsman is perfect for any occasion. The Guardsman Hotel is a discreet, luxury, boutique five star hotel tucked away, with a prime location, just a short walk from Buckingham Palace and St Jame's [...]
If you like lemon drizzle cake you have to try this recipe. It's light, fluffy, moist and tangy and it turns out perfect every time. It tastes great without the glaze, however without it can look quite ordinary. So it depends what the occasion is. If it's for a celebration the glaze helps bring it [...]
The Langham is an iconic five star property, located in a prime location in the heart of the London. It holds fond memories for us, as we last visited during a staycation for on our first wedding anniversary. We have been wanting to enjoy the afternoon tea here for absolutely ages. Years in fact. We […]
We did this recipe for a festive Christmas afternoon tea with a simple snowflake icing. We hope you enjoy making this recipe. Please do let us know how you get on with it.
Halloween parties during a pandemic are a bit strange. Trying to navigate the restrictions, and the awful weather meant that we ended up choosing our favourite six people and hosted them at a days notice in the freezing cold in the garden. Who would’ve imagined braving the cold for the sake of a Halloween party, […]
Making a baby’s first birthday magical and memorable is all any parent wants. The first birthday is momentous for the baby, but a victory celebration for the parents surviving the first year of parenthood. Apparently a cake smash is the perfect way to capture lovely memories of your baby on their birthday. So having done [...]
The five star Palazzo Versace Dubai is utterly stylish and sophisticated. The Palazzo Versace boasts some charming, fine dining restaurants including Vanita’s and Enigma. As the name suggests there’s an element of mystery to Enigma, that’s rather alluring. A dining concept that presents the “Inside Story” with award winning chefs, creating transient, unique menus for limited periods of time. At […]
The best gift for a birthday has to be a spa day. Not only is it a memorable way to mark a birthday for the one celebrating, but by joining them it’s a real treat for you too. A day at the five star, Coworth Park Hotel in Ascot is the best place to be pampered, as one […]
It seems floral fever has landed in London this May, with the prestigious Chelsea Flower Show and Hyde Park’s Rose Gardens in full bloom. From now until 31 May 2017, Lancaster London chefs are switching bags of flour for flowers and butter for buttercups, as they present the ‘blooming marvellous’ Flower Afternoon Tea. The botanical creamy Lavender […]
The Jumeirah properties in Dubai are absolutely phenomenal and are what keep us going back to Dubai regularly. They are opulent, and luxurious. Nothing can compare. The Jumeirah Zabeel Saray is nestled on The Palm and is a stunning five star hotel that captures what Dubai is all about. It’s sheer Ottoman grandeur from the moment […]
Warm chocolate brownies that are gooey in the middle are utterly indulgent and great for any celebration. Here's a really simple recipe that we have been baking for years and never fails. It is sure to be a crowd pleaser. The brownies won't last long as they are absolutely delicious and come out perfectly every time. Serve on a [...]
Jason Atherton and his trusted team are clearly pulling out all the stops at Marina Social Dubai. The trendy waterfront restaurant in the five star, Intercontinental Dubai Marina Hotel, is ideal for any celebration. Boasting floor to ceiling windows overlooking, the marina, there’s a real buzz in the restaurant, even on a Monday evening. Getting a table overlooking […]
The elegant single white rose, that stands tall at the entrance of Vanita’s captures the sense of romance and charm, that is Vanita’s. The waterfront, signature Italian restaurant at the Palazzo Versace Hotel overlooks the Dubai Creek. It’s an utterly luxurious restaurant, that is a tribute true to Versace grandeur. There’s something rather endearing about […]