I went to Boston on the search of culinary enlightenment, having spent the previous week living with a friend in New York and living off bananas. But without a map or a notion of what I was looking for, I stumbled upon the charming, colonial neighbourhood of Beacon Hill to find a traditional...

The festival season is upon us and I love a good festival, I really do. But every summer I’m faced with those little festival problems that leave me in a bit of tizzy. That’s why I’ve decided to put together a list of five of the most troublesome things about festivals – and how to...

These Chocolate Crumblies are the perfect biscuit snack, a bit like a very light shortbread they will melt in your mouth, especially when you get to the filling! My favourite thing about this recipe is the simplicity, only 5 ingredients required and the dough literally takes a few...

The combination of two tones have found success in chunky creepers, 70s ska music, and most recently, coloured hair. I am, of course, referring to the widely popular dip-dye (which I am proud to say I wear), found everywhere from thrifty trendsetters in East London to celebrities in New York...

These Chocolate Banana Pops are a great summer treat, and are so simple, even the kids can make them! They also make a great alternative to choc ices if you freeze them. This recipe will make a selection of white chocolate and milk chocolate banana pops covered in honeycomb pieces and...

You hear it all of the time, “Wow, she’s so thin and she eats all of the time. She must have a really fast metabolism.” What is metabolism anyway? According to BBC Health: The term ‘metabolic rate’ refers to the energy (calories) you expend over a day just keeping your...

If I say “Dessert”, what comes to mind? A giant, gooey slice of chocolate fudge cake maybe? A creamy jam-dolloped rice pudding? A retro bowl of Angel Delight? Frankly, the closest I’m getting to anything healthy right now (read – containing fruit) is a boozy...

For me, the perfect cookie is crispy on the outside and chewy on the middle – that’s why I love this basic recipe so much! Perfect chocolate chip cookies topped with a giant chocolate star for extra decoration and yumminess. Ingredients: 175g / 6oz plain flour 1 Tsp baking...

Losing weight is not impossible, it’s just a lot harder than people think. I talk to people all the time who want to lose a few pounds – or maybe more than that – and can’t seem to figure out what they’re doing wrong. Maybe you’re drinking the calories or perhaps you just don’t...