Pie time: Mrs Denton’s
Humans have been eating pies since the days of the ancient Greeks, and you can bet your bottom dollar they’ve been arguing about who makes the best pie since then as well. Ancient Greek, Epicurious, philosophised about a happy life lived well. No doubt if he’d been able to visit Mrs Denton’s Takeaway […]
Watermelon and ginger cooler: Fever-Tree
Ingredients 150ml Vodka 50ml Cointreau or Grand Marnier 1/2 watermelon (deseeded) 2 limes, cut into quarters 800ml Fever-Tree Ginger Ale Mint sprigs, to garnish Method Fill a pitcher three-quarters full with ice cubes. Pour over the vodka and Cointreau or Grand Marnier. Cut a few cubes of the watermelon and set aside for […]
Roasted tomato and ricotta flatbread: Miss Polly’s Kitchen
Ingredients 1 punnet cherry tomatoes 2 large garlic cloves – roughly chopped 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 1/2 cup pesto 1/2 cup ricotta 1 large store-bought seeded pizza base 3/4 cup zucchini ribbons 1 Tbsp pine nuts – toasted A handful of fresh basil – roughly chopped 4 […]
Prepared in all things
Italian Hi Fi manufacturers Sonus faber are well renowned for being the artisans of soundin the audio equipment world. Metropol’s gadget guy Ian Knott takes their latest wireless speaker, the super-stylish Omnia, for a test drive. A speaker is going to be seen at all times, something the designers at Sonus faber know […]
Adding comfort: Carpet Binders
Do you love your home on the road, but want to make it that bit more comfortable and warm, especially for cold nights and early mornings? Carpetbinders specialise in edging motorhomes and caravans. This customised work takes experience to get right, due to the complex lines and number of curves, and all the […]
Organic reading corner
In our chaotic lives, a responsibility-free afternoon is a huge luxury for many. Making space in our lives for focusing on self-care and relaxation activities sometimes requires dedicating physical spaces in our homes to pursue peaceful activities. This reading nook is the perfect place for just that. The soft chaise lounge is an […]
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