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Jus-Roll Mini Pizza Recipe

The lovely folks over at Jus-Rol asked a while back if I’d like to make my own recipe using some of their products and this was my favourite. This was a pretty quick dinner and it tasted amazing! All that’s needed is puff pastry sheets cut into squares, tomato puree, cheese and your choice of topping; we opted for chicken and chorizo with chopped onion.…

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The Final London Marathon Update!

So now I’m finally over the London Marathon I thought I’d better catch you guys up on the experience! WARNING: this post is rather photo heavy!!  My marathon weekend started at 4pm on the Friday when I checked into the amazing Tower Hotel at Tower Bridge and saw I had this for a view for the entire weekend… I was treated to a special 35th Anniversary goodie…

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Slow Cooked Pulled Pork

This recipe is literally the best meal I have ever made ever! I had some help from my delightful chap and now we feel Couples Come Dine With Me is a must! We may have cheated slightly by using  the BBQUE Barbecue Sauce from the Degustabox instead of making our own sauce but when it smells as good as that sauce did you can totally…

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5 Easy Tips For Learning Or Brushing Up On A Foreign Language

One of the items on my 30 before 30 list that is yet to be scored off is “brush up on my Spanish”. The reason why this goal is still there is mainly that I never seem to have the time to sit down and study. And even when I do have an opportunity, it just seems like too daunting a task. However, this goal…

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Back by popular demand: Lux Burger at The Meat Co.

In celebration of National Beef Month, and with International National Burger Day on 28 May, The Meat Co is proud to announce the return of Lux Burger. Diners at the South African restaurant in Shepherds Bush will be offered a choice of luxury toppings to add to their burgers such as lobster, prawns etc. Ideal for those who enjoy the finer things in life, this…

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Gin Pop Up at The Hoxton!

From Tuesday 19th to Friday 22nd May, Gin Mare is opening the ultimate escape from the city at London’s hippest hotel The Hoxton, Shoreditch. The Hoxton’s popular alfresco courtyard will be transformed into ‘The Gin Mare Mediterranean Garden’. Inspired by Gin Mare’s unique savoury botanical ingredients and the inspirational Mediterranean heritage, the pop-up experience will allow discerning drinkers to creatively explore these unique tastes, smells and textures, resulting in…

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The Arch London Launches Posh Picnic Hampers

The Arch London has introduced its very own take-away picnic hampers just in time for spring. The 5* hotel is centrally located a stone’s throw from Hyde Park, the perfect spot for an al fresco feast in the sun. But who wants to lug about a basket of warm sandwiches and crushed crisps from home? The Arch London’s picnic hampers will offer a taste of Hunter 486…

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London Marathon 2015!

It’s here… tomorrow I run 26.2miles in aid of Anthony Nolan. I have raised an amazing £3160 so far, and I couldn’t be more pleased! Thank you so much for all of your support! You can donate here if you would like to! There will be a full marathon update to come next week!…

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I'm Squibb Vicious, better known as Haydy!
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