Emma Gardner, author of the successful food blog - www.poiresauchocolat.net . - has won the Guild of Food Writers first ever Food Blog of the Year sponsored by Sacla’, the Pesto Pioneers. Emma was pr...
Much as I like it hot hot hot, food that is, I also love flavoursome dishes. So when I was asked if I would like to review Mild Reggae Reggae sauce, I was keen to give it a go. I have been a fa...
Good wholemeal bread and a hunk of cheese is possibly up there in my favourite meals, so when Cranks asked me to try their new organic loaf I was happy to. Its the sort of loaf that reminds me of chi...
I once again am reviewing a Thorntons selection, plus giving you a chance to win a box of Thorntons Limited Edition Classics. So while you are watching Team GB giving it their all, you can nibble on ...
I hate diet food, there its out there! As regular readers know, I successfully dropped three dress sizes by healthy eating, no portion control, just choosing the right foods. I ate good mainly home c...
From China to Manchester With Love: New Sweet Mandarin sauces Start with a secret recipe that has been passed down, word of mouth, through four generations Add a family history that spans one ...
Impress your guests at your royal party with these quick and easy meals from Philly Over the bank holiday (2nd to 5th June) food will once again take centre stage, as street parties spring up ...
Have a read of this pretty interesting research and then stay tuned for a GIVEAWAY for a Shock Absorber Sports Bra. Paige will be reviewing one too! While you are waiting head over to the ...
Lush are fabulous for getting your body ready for summertime and manage to do it making you feel really pampered at the same time. I was recently sent Ro’s Argan Body Conditioner and could hug the ma...
In 1916, Keds created a shoe with a soft rubber sole.This original sneaker, called “the Champion,” has remained astyle icon for almost 100 years. From movie stars, artists andtennis pros to first lad...
At Last – Tasty Everyday Snacks For Coeliac Children! Nature’s Path Shakes Up Gluten-Free Snacking Nature’s Path, North America’s biggest independent ‘free-from’ cereal producer, has launched its fir...
Raise a Right Royal Toast If you get the chance to try No.3 London Dry Gin I can guarantee you will love it, I recently reviewed it here If you’re planning to raise a glass to the Queen this Jubilee ...
Check out the BBC GOOD FOOD SHOW GIVEAWAY ANOTHER CHANCE TO WIN http://giventodistractingother s.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/win-t ickets-to-bbc-good-food-show-e nds.html Win a pair of tickets for a fab day ...
Another chance to win tickets here http://giventodistractingother s.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/win-b bc-good-food-show-and-gardener s.html Hot on the heels of the Gardeners World Live ticket giveaway, thank...
Mmmm I got the chance to nibble on some soft Mrs Crimbles Choc Macaroons as a little early celebration of National Macaroon day, I had not heard of the day but any chance to eat one of these is good ...
Merrydown cider is quintessentially English, the taste is pretty unique possibly down to all the eating apples crammed into each bottle. It actually tastes very appley and Chris and I found it refres...
Serves 4. Ingredients. For the filling. 250g Icelandic cod fillet, skinned 250g haddock fillet, skinned 100ml vegetable stock 300ml Merrydown Vintage Dry Cider 250g fresh mixed seafood or prawns 2½ t...
I had a fabulous VIP Beauty Blogger evening at Ghost the Musical courtesy of Nazila Loves Glamour Ghost and Amazing PR. http://nazilaloveglamour.com/ I was amazed by my nails, pampered with cha...
Why not try a refreshing Stone’s Ginger Wine cocktail? It really tastes fabulous and certainly brings a sunshine feel when lets face it its been appalling. But woohoo the sun is out and luckily havin...
Woohoo summer has finally hit and we are out in the garden rather later than normal getting it in order for relaxing and family barbecues. Chris with his sometimes worrying fascination for sharp kniv...
BeanBagBazaar have certainly got into the upcoming Jubilee and Team GB supporting with their range this summer. This massive beanbag is exactly right for chilling out as you watch Team GB work really...
I was in London last weekend and the shops and streets are really starting to come alive with not only the upcoming Royal Jubilee but the Olympic Games. Just in case you have been on a desert is...
Hot on the heels (pardon the pun) of the Little Dish and Barnardos Big toddle pack giveaway comes another set of lovely prizes for Given To Distracting Others followers. You get chance for a sneak pr...
These are my fabulous nails, after my Nazila Love Glamour manicure last night in the American Airlines Bar in Picadilly theatre. This was just before many of the lovely beauty bloggers and their...
The chocolates above, are sitting in front of me, as I agreed to review them as part of my features celebrating all things British. Exquisite handmade chocolate maker Holdsworth Chocolates has l...
BBC Gardeners’ World Live gives 3 Midlanders the chance to have a one to one meeting with local Gardening star David Domoney. Do you spend hours planning out your garden and feel like you never quite...
IdeasByNet.com - the UKs leading online supplier of promotional gifts, printed products, business and corporate gifts and advertising merchandise have a new website. They asked me to take a look and ...
Sky Ride City events are big free bike rides where everyone’s invited – however you ride. Local rides are fun, free community bike rides that offer a great way of getting out and exploring your...
I discovered Ras el hanout spice mix very late in life, I avoided the recipes as they all seemed to have fruits in and I am not a lover of sweet taste in my main meals. But the flavour descripti...
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