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7 great non-fiction books…for people who hate non-fiction

by Mira / February 14, 2021February 14, 2021
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Circe | Book review

by Mira / January 10, 2021
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I read some of the most hyped up books from recent years & here’s what I thought

by Mira / December 29, 2020December 30, 2020
Food

Cocotte’s Cocorico | London’s best brunches

by Mira / August 30, 2020December 3, 2020

It was on a gloomy August morning when I discovered this silky French baguette toast you’ll want to try too …

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Meridionale | Where to eat in West London

by Mira / August 16, 2020August 16, 2020

Started with stuffed focaccia, indulged in the creamiest of pasta dishes and found burrata aplenty …

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Conversations with friends | Book review

by Mira / July 13, 2020July 13, 2020

Wasn’t this delicious? The simple prose, the dialogue intertwined within it, the ever pouring wine. …

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The ultimate list: best books to read in lockdown

by Mira / June 14, 2020January 29, 2021

Let’s talk lockdown books. From inspirational literature to the classics you never got round to reading, I’ve rounded up the …

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What I’ve been reading lately (and you should read, too)

by Mira / May 26, 2020May 26, 2020

With so much time spend at home there are no excuses not to read more. My commute has been slashed …

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Gstaad dinner at Dalloway Terrace | London’s best dinners

by Mira / April 12, 2020April 12, 2020

An Alpine dinner in the midst of London. Discovering Swiss cuisine wrapped in a blanket, enjoying the mountainous views…without leaving …

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Lifestyle

The One That Never Got Away: Why do we still watch Friends in 2020?

by Mira / February 9, 2020February 9, 2020

The One with the Controversial Obsession Friends has always been a part of my life. As a millennium, you might …

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How I spent 7 days in New York City

by Mira / January 12, 2020July 11, 2020

Loads of eating, plenty of drinking and just the right amount of sightseeing. September in New York. …

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First-timer in New York: what to do on your first trip

by Mira / November 10, 2019November 10, 2019

Where do you start with New York and once started, where do you finish? With this many songs written about …

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Bodrum photo diary

by Mira / October 13, 2019October 13, 2019

Endless sunshine, cloudless skies and boundless seas – the choice of things to do in Bodrum is almost limitless… You’ve …

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  • A glorious gem in York’s fine dining scene The highlight of our York city break and the jewel of the
  • Swipe till the end for #cheeseporn as always Another day, another pasta. And this one is just as stunning as
  • Tiny little York photo dump Love me a historic city with twisting cobbled alleys and medieval buildings. Especially when you
  • Shall I tease you with some sunshine? ☀️ England might have retreated the sunshine and released the rain, but in
  • Is it too late to post for pink Wednesday? I’ve been casually re-reading Harry Potter over the last few months.
  • Vegan pancakes, is that you? Sometimes even I order vegan food, because why not. I was slightly hangover and I
  • HUGE FISH AND CHIPS ALERT The best thing about a road trip is discovering new fabulous country pubs along the
  • Summer nights with Darcie & May You already know I rate the bottomless brunch at Daisy Green quite highly. But
  • If the weather outside could be summed up in a picture part 2 ☀️ Loving the sunshine and our mini

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  • A glorious gem in York’s fine dining scene The highlight of our York city break and the jewel of the foodie crown, this little place packs a punch when it comes to bold flavours. A mouthwatering seasonal menu. Flavour combinations that will surprise your tastebuds and leave you asking for more. But not too much more. I could hardly move by the end of it. A refreshing walk back to the hotel was a must. The size really doesn’t matter when it comes to the short menu with a handful of seasonal dishes on offer. Each of them sounding sensational...sea
  • Swipe till the end for #cheeseporn as always Another day, another pasta. And this one is just as stunning as the marble tops it’s set upon. Plus, if you’re lucky enough to be seated on the window counter, you get the view of the street for the ultimate ‘lunch in Italy’ vibes. Makes perfect sense, ‘Bancone’ means bar or counter. Otherwise known as: the perfect pasta setting (for me at least). Bancone, Golden Square Courgette, lemon & ricotta ‘bottone’ ravioli with semi-dried tomato butter £13. Sublime. Utterly gorgeous. If I could have this dish every day for the rest of
  • Tiny little York photo dump Love me a historic city with twisting cobbled alleys and medieval buildings. Especially when you stumble upon an old courtyard and you can drink cocktails in said historic surroundings. Yes, please! ‍♀️ Mostly in Shambles, but all those cocktail pics are from the cute place we stumbled upon in this little hidden alley that I ADORED. Came back on the next day for some afternoon coffee too @theprintersapprentice Cocktails were not classic here, think bronze dusting and meringue toppers. Setting might be historic but concoctions are modern. ☕️ If you find yourself in York, The
  • Shall I tease you with some sunshine? ☀️ England might have retreated the sunshine and released the rain, but in my experience light can be found in the darkest of places. In our case, it can be found in a sun-filled Aperol Spritz glass or on a plate topped with bright orange pumpkin pancakes! In other words, here’s where to head for brunch this weekend if you’re after something colourful and healthy. The Locals Cafe, Chelsea @thelocals_cafe Pumpkin pancakes £11,50 Pumpkin purée, crunchy almond biscuits, plenty of caramel and pumpkin crisps make this plate an absolute winner in my eyes.
  • Is it too late to post for pink Wednesday? I’ve been casually re-reading Harry Potter over the last few months. And by casual I mean, I do one book and then I go back to reading new stuff again so I could maintain some balance...Also also because my massive TBR pile stares at me and makes me feel guilty for ignoring it. But then I get lost with Harry and I feel 13 again, and there’s no space for guilt when it comes to childhood nostalgia I picked up a few more books when I was in York too, as
  • Vegan pancakes, is that you? Sometimes even I order vegan food, because why not. I was slightly hangover and I fancied something healthier than my usual (read: lighter than eggs Benedict ). I have to say for vegan pancakes, these ones were pretty good, maybe due to the many delicious toppings that overpowered the dish. They did not last long on that plate before I demolished them And yes, I was back at... Megan’s in the Village, Wimbledon Vegan Pancakes with chia yoghurt, banana, blueberry compote, maple syrup & pistachios £10.90 Heavy on the topping and that’s exactly how I
  • HUGE FISH AND CHIPS ALERT The best thing about a road trip is discovering new fabulous country pubs along the way. And oh boy, do I have a goodie for you! Tucked away at the end of a twisting path in the woods and boasting panoramic views of the lake is the stunning Bracebridge by Bracebridge Pool, Sutton Park. Or, as I’ll refer to it from now on, the perfect stop when you’re heading up North or simply to the Midlands! Think plenty of cosy outdoor space and stunning, recently refurbished indoors. And the food? It’s a YES FROM ME.
  • Summer nights with Darcie & May You already know I rate the bottomless brunch at Daisy Green quite highly. But what about the rest of the menu? A few weeks ago I finally tried out their dinner options as well, on a warm spring evening...the only way warm evenings are meant to be had - on a boat. Darcie & May Green, Paddington I started with their frosé because what other way are you meant to start meals? This icy cold, berry delight is best enjoyed if you visit during the day in the glaring sun. So please act accordingly.
 
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