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I am always seeking for great Japanese restaurants in London, and recently I was chatting about Ikeda with someone at the gym (es, I would balloon with all the food I eat if… Read More
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Thanks to Barnard Photography and Red Sangre for their photography and art.Hello Poldark fansHave you wondered about Ross's military experiences? There are subtle hints in the books, m… Read More
Thanks to Chris Barnard and Red Sangre for the photography and artwork!Hello from the other side......oh Adele how I love your new CD!Sometimes my baking and ideas take a turn, so I am not g… Read More
Thanks to Chris Barnard and Red Sangre for their photography and art workMoving from drinks on to foods....food is mentioned frequently in the books. Rabbit pasty, barley bread, barley… Read More
Thanks to Chris Barnard Photography and Red Sangre for their photography and artFollow my blog on Bloglovin' Follow my blog with BloglovinHello PoldarkiansSince it is springtime, thoughts tu… Read More
Thanks to Barnard Photography and Red Sangre for their photography and art.Hello Poldark fansHave you wondered about Ross's military experiences? There are subtle hints in the books, m… Read More
Thanks to Chris Barnard and Red Sangre for the photography and artwork!Hello from the other side......oh Adele how I love your new CD!Sometimes my baking and ideas take a turn, so I am not g… Read More
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My friend Kay lives in Highgate and had told me for a while about The Pudding and Pie Club which her neighbours have recently launched and host once or twice a month. We fina… Read More
I’ve been to the Cornish coastal village of Port Isaac once. The streets were so narrow, the traffic so dense and the car parks so full that all TOWT and I could do was join the state… Read More
Hi everyone,
As many of you know we went to Japan again this year and of course as part of our annual trip we had to check out some of the Cat Cafes that we hadn’t been to so far!
The… Read More
A Quiet Kind of Thunder by Sara Barnard (proof) - Steffi doesn't talk, but she has so much to say.Rhys can't hear, but he can listen.Their love isn't a lightning strike, it's the rumbling ro… Read More
"How both sides see the legal challenge on Trump's travel ban" PBS NewsHour 2/6/2017ExcerptSUMMARY: A Constitutional showdown is underway over President Trump's controversial executive… Read More
"Why we're overdue to know the brilliance of Africa's civilizations" PBS NewsHour 2/27/2017ExcerptSUMMARY: Archaeologists and scholars are learning more about Africa than ever before… Read More
If the beauty of the wild northern coast of Cornwall isn't enough to make you fall in love with this region of England, then the Cornish pasty will push you over the edge.
The post Shall We… Read More
An idyllic Cornish beach has been criticised for the placement of a rock out at sea. From Ben Nevis being ‘too high’ and the Louvre being ‘not very interesting’, fini… Read More
Today, I'm thrilled to have Laure Eve, the author of The Graces and it's forthcoming companion novel, The Curses, stopping by the blog today with a guest post! Here, Laure discusses her insp… Read More
Are you preparing to start solid foods with your infant? Watching your child enjoy foods is one of the best times during the first year of life! In order to start solid foods, your child has… Read More
Maureen O’Hara (17 August 1920 – 24 October 2015) was an Irish-American actress and singer. She was known for playing fiercely passionate but sensible heroines. She was considere… Read More
Perfect, a film by Eddie Alcazar takes viewers into a dark future of body horror that managed to be a hit a SXSW now has a release date.
The film will now premiere in theatres in New Yor… Read More
The world is a big place to explore with all the interesting cultures each place has to offer you. There are numerous nations around the globe, including some that people usually get confuse… Read More
50 years ago today, The Woodstock Festival took place in White Lake, NY. It was an event that transformed the youth culture and established the Music Festival template that continu… Read More
Not having had the luxury of a clifftop spa hotel on the Lizard peninsula in Cornwall before, I didn’t have much to compare Mullion Cove hotel with, but judging on my first visit I thi… Read More
Luxury country house hotels are already being booked up for for Christmas 2019 (even though it’s only September!) and with good reason: luxury hotels could be made for Christmas… Read More
It isn’t often I embrace a hotel gym so wholeheartedly but there was something about the brand spanking new spa Mallory Court luxury hotel Warwickshire which made it irresistible.
As w… Read More
Halfway through our meal at The Vineyard hotel and spa, Newbury, I was beginning to wonder if I knew as much about wine as I thought I did. Not only could I not guess what grape va… Read More
Lewtrenchard Manor is one of those classic country house hotels which actually feels like someone’s home (a rather impressive stately home, that’s true) rather than a hotel. Tuck… Read More
It isn’t often you plan on spending the night at a rather grand country house hotel and find yourself sleeping in a treehouse on stilts in the middle of a forest. But the treehouses at… Read More
If you like visiting beautiful English stately homes but hate the queues, the drive, the parking and the general hassle which usually goes with such visits, then Bowood hotel, spa and golf i… Read More
The brochure for The Montagu Arms in the New Forest encourages guests to ‘take your cue from the ponies: graze, wander and enjoy the quiet.’ I did all three during my stay a… Read More
It is hard not to start off a review of Noble Rot restaurant – as practically every other reviewer has done – with a nostalgic look back at days gone by, spent in the variou… Read More
Last year was a hectic one for ALadyofLeisure.com with 50 fabulous places reviewed, and with so many to choose from, it’s hard to pick out the best. However some were so memorable that… Read More
Returning to Balans Soho Society restaurant Kensington High Street was like visiting an old friend who had had a complete image change in the intervening years. My colleagues and I used… Read More
The part of London between Portland Place and Goodge Street near Goodge Street tube station has historically been a bit of a culinary no-man’s land, with little to tempt you to e… Read More
There are some places that are so lovely you can’t stop thinking about them after you leave, and Gravetye Manor in West Sussex is most definitely one of those.
[Note: this review of Gr… Read More
They’ve both received glowing reviews and are two of the hottest places on London’s restaurant scene at the moment, but Kitty Fisher’s and Ham Yard restaurant are rath… Read More
It isn’t every day I stay in a 17th century Palladian mansion but after just a few hours at the Luckham Park luxury hotel near Bath I was walking around as if I had lived there for yea… Read More
The New Year is upon us and Egypt has been on every list of the best destinations in 2020. The country offers a multitude of activities and destinations from stunning beaches to historical s… Read More
The Wretched is one of those horror movies which is a living, breathing reminder of all the clichés that we’ve all come to hate. it is also a movie that is so full of stereotypi… Read More
Sometimes you want to have a beer with some substantial-but-not-too-fancy pub grub to go with it. When you’d like to find a spot with great brews that’s casual, inviting, and not… Read More
There are very few Hollywood screenwriters who are able to craft perfect, memorable dialogue. Quentin Tarantino would be one, along with The Coen Brothers, but above them stands Aaron Sorkin… Read More
When hotels are able to open after lockdown the Headland hotel in Cornwall might just be the place to blow away the hibernation cobwebs. Perched right at the end of the glorious Fistral Beac… Read More
Some of us can’t wait to stay in a luxury hotel after lockdown, while others are more cautious – and like me, you’re probably a bit of both (check out my article on what to… Read More
As we see some of the last above-freezing nights of the year, Chicagoans know that a new season approaches: Soup Season. Sure, some people (for reasons yet to be understood) probably eat sou… Read More
Luxury hotel Christmas packages are getting booked early this year and with good reason. With the coronavirus pandemic far from over, it is uncertain what kind of restrictions there will be… Read More
It’s safe to say that we are currently living in history. Between a nearly-year-long pandemic that has totally changed our way of living to historic protests regarding systemic racism… Read More
The major site of megaliths in Europe, Brittany (or Bretagne in French) is famous for its megalithic monuments and mysterious art vestiges. As a historical and cultural area in France, Britt… Read More
Hello and Welcome, to the first Altrui/Apricity Newsletter!
We hope that you are all safe and well during what is proving to be extremely challenging times for everyone. Perhaps you’… Read More
Many of the top toy stores in London are more than just shopping destinations; they’re entire worlds for kids to explore! London certainly does provide the fabled and legendary British… Read More
Welcome to London, specifically one of the distinctive neighbourhoods in the world: Soho! Today we will explore the best Soho restaurants in London and other things you can not miss!
Soho… Read More
Shiloh Jolie Pitt is an American media personality. She is best known for being the first biological child of the high-profile celebrities Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie.
These actors made… Read More
Suzanna Son is an American actress, model, and singer who became popular after appearing in the black comedy movie Red Rocket. She had the film’s lead role, earning her Gotham and Inde… Read More