All good travellers agree that the true test of a city is whether or not it can impress the visitor when it’s having an off-day. Considering that I arrived in Zurich amid a dense, moody fog the night after a rainstorm, I was in a prime position to test this theory. But evidently Zurich was...

While the Olympics provides a veritable sporting feast to satisfy the appetites of athletics aficionados, gym bunnies, and armchair critics alike, fans of the left-field are often saddened to hear that their marginal interests are not being represented yet again. I’ve decided to give a...

From working on the house and garden to pollution and changes in temperature, hands suffer a lot. The skin feels dry, the nails break and in the rush of the day, you don’t necessarily have the time to think about it. Here are a few easy tips on showing them some TLC that are easy to include...

These Key Lime Cheesecake Bars are perfect for the summer and are so simple to make! A lot of Key Lime recipes call for making your own lime curd but who has the time for that! This is the simple “no bake” way of making it. Key Lime Cheesecake Bars Ingredients 250g Digestive...

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...

Today I’m sharing my Red Velvet Cake Recipe with you. This is my most popular recipe, loved by all my friends for its gentle and not too sweet taste. Red Velvet Cake Ingredients 1/2 tbsp white wine vinegar 120ml milk 125g butter (unsalted is best) 300g caster sugar 2 eggs 20g cocoa...

Summer days are finally here. The perfect excuse to renew your wardrobe, warm weather calls for light dresses and gorgeous skirts. Here are a few tips to get your legs looking their best… The number one rule is simple – exfoliate. Once or twice a week is enough to get rid of the dead...