Tag Archives: London

Tour de France: Cambridge to London with Bonne Maman

I would like to say a massive merci beaucoup to the friendly folks from Bonne Maman for offering me the amazing opportunity to ride along with the Tour de France in the Bonne Maman procession vehicle yesterday from Cambridge to London. It was super cool checking out the Tour’s Village at Parker’s Piece in Cambridge and taking a behind the scenes snoop of all the goings-on and preparations before the race began. And riding in the procession to encounter the tens of thousands of Tour supporters along the way was an absolute thrill. Continue reading

Posted in England, Food, London, Shopping, Sports, Travel | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

London Daily Photo: An Artist and Her Self Portrait

The Promise Foundation is inspired by Promise Campbell, who at the age of twelve benefited greatly through a relationship with a mentor leading her to achieve things far beyond her own expectations. Continue reading

Posted in Good Cause, London, London Daily Photo, Photography, Yimby | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

26 Grains Pop-Up at Old Street Station for the Whole Month of July 2014

Passing through Old Street Station in the morning? Get a free breakfast this Wednesday and Thursday (9 and 10 July) from the 26 Grains porridge pop-up when you mention this blog. Continue reading

Posted in Discounts and Special Offers, Food, Freebies, London | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

London Daily Photo: A Mentor Shares His Perspective

The Promise Foundation is inspired by Promise Campbell, who at the age of twelve benefited greatly through a relationship with a mentor leading her to achieve things far beyond her own expectations. Continue reading

Posted in Good Cause, London, London Daily Photo, Photography, Yimby | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Good Stuff – Imbibe Live Edition

Good Stuff and lots of it! Here’s the low down on some fine things to see, sip or savour – all of which I’ve recently come across and thought were worth sharing with you … and in this case mostly to sip all from my meander round this year’s Imbibe Live – the “innovative and interactive annual exhibition for anyone who sources, buys or serves drinks in the licensed on-trade.” Enjoy. Continue reading

Posted in Beer, Coffee, Drink, Food, Good Stuff, London, Shopping | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

London Daily Photo: A Mentee Contemplates His Future

The Promise Foundation is inspired by Promise Campbell, who at the age of twelve benefited greatly through a relationship with a mentor leading her to achieve things far beyond her own expectations. The foundation is based at Queens Park Community … Continue reading

Posted in Good Cause, London, London Daily Photo, Photography, Yimby | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

London Daily Photo: Warm Smiles

The Promise Foundation is inspired by Promise Campbell, who at the age of twelve benefited greatly through a relationship with a mentor leading her to achieve things far beyond her own expectations. Continue reading

Posted in Good Cause, London, London Daily Photo, Photography, Yimby | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

London Daily Photo: Coordinating Promise

The Promise Foundation is inspired by Promise Campbell, who at the age of twelve benefited greatly through a relationship with a mentor leading her to achieve things far beyond her own expectations. Continue reading

Posted in Good Cause, London, London Daily Photo, Photography, Yimby | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Rachel Khoo and the Patisserie of Steam at Miele Gallery, Regent Street

Open now until 4 July at the Miele Gallery, Regent Street is a “Steam Patisserie” pop-up featuring treats by TV pastry chef Rachel Khoo made using Miele Combination Steam Appliance including the world’s first ever Doreo, an “exciting dessert hybrid of a doughnut and “the crumbly classic American cookie.” Continue reading

Posted in Celebrities, Design, Food, London, Recipes, Shopping, Television | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

London Daily Photo: Promise Foundation’s Josephine Campbell

The Promise Foundation is inspired by Promise Campbell, who at the age of twelve benefited greatly through a relationship with a mentor leading her to achieve things far beyond her own expectations. Continue reading

Posted in Good Cause, London, London Daily Photo, Photography, Yimby | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

London Daily Photo: Become a Person of Influence #Yimby

The Promise Foundation is inspired by Promise Campbell, who at the age of twelve benefited greatly through a relationship with a mentor leading her to achieve things far beyond her own expectations. The Promise Foundation is based at Queens Park Community School in North London where Promise attended school when she was a student. Continue reading

Posted in Good Cause, London, London Daily Photo, Photography, Yimby | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

London Daily Photo: Overkill

Posted in London, London Daily Photo, Photography | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

London Daily Photo + The Promise Foundation #Yimby

For my July batch of London Daily Photos, I’ve focused my lens on the good work of the Promise Foundation, a charity with the aim of providing support through mentoring to young people at a time in their lives when their decisions can have long-term effects on their future. Continue reading

Posted in London, London Daily Photo, Photography, Yimby | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

London Daily Photo: Wood Street Indoor …

Posted in London, London Daily Photo, Photography | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

London Daily Photo: Monster Time

Posted in London, London Daily Photo, Photography | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

London Daily Photo: £2.50

Posted in London, London Daily Photo, Photography | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

London Daily Photo: Rise/Set

Posted in London, London Daily Photo, Photography | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

London Daily Photo: London Fields

Posted in London, London Daily Photo, Photography | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

London Daily Photo: Ladyeve Ltd

Posted in Graffiti, London, London Daily Photo, Photography | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

London Daily Photo: Round and Round

Posted in London, London Daily Photo, Photography | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

London Daily Photo: Skelter

Posted in London, London Daily Photo, Photography | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Good Stuff

Good Stuff and lots of it! Here’s the low down on some fine things to see, sip or savour – all of which I’ve recently come across and thought were worth sharing with you. Enjoy. Continue reading

Posted in Design, Drink, Food, Good Stuff, Greece, London, Shopping, Sports, Travel, Wine | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

London Daily Photo: Lea Bridge Road Swathed in Golden Light

Posted in London, London Daily Photo, Photography | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

London Daily Photo: Back Out

Posted in London, London Daily Photo, Photography | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Experiencing the World Cup in London (OneTravel)

Okay. The World Cup is on! And, save a vacation in Brasil, every sporty London is as excellent a place to experience the footie action as anywhere. It’s also a city that likes to take the spirit of these global … Continue reading

Posted in Drink, Food, London, OneTravel, Restaurants, Sports, Travel | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

London Daily Photo: New North Road

Posted in Graffiti, London, London Daily Photo, Photography | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

#CookBrazil Feast with Tilda Limited Edition Brazilian Samba Rice

Talk about a foodie dream team! London based Brazilian food blogger Rosana McPhee and 2010 MasterChef winner Dhruv Baker collaborated last night on a Brazil themed feast hosted by supper club extraordinaire Luiz Hara and in celebration of the launch of Tilda brand’s Limited Edition Brazilian Samba Rice. Continue reading

Posted in Food, London, Shopping | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

London Daily Photo: 2SE

Posted in London, London Daily Photo, Photography | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

London Daily Photo: Edgar

Posted in London, London Daily Photo, Photography | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

8 Great Gin Bars in London (OneTravel)

Gin. It’s a London thing. So it’s no surprise that this city has some of the best bars to drink it. Here’s a look at eight great places to enjoy an elbow bender with the infamous Mother’s Ruin. Read my … Continue reading

Posted in Drink, Food, Hotels, London, OneTravel, Restaurants, Travel | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

London Daily Photo: Textures

Posted in London, London Daily Photo, Photography | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Check Out Mikael Jonsson’s New Tartine Menu at Antidote Wine Bar

Under the guidance of Hedone’s Head Chef Mikael Jonsson (who’s been overseeing the menu at Antidote since it reopened earlier this year), the bar has introduced a new tartine menu available from noon to 5pm. Items are priced between £5 and £7.50 and can be had alongside a glass of house wine for an added three quid. Continue reading

Posted in Drink, Food, London, Restaurants, Wine | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

London Daily Photo: White Flames

Posted in London, London Daily Photo, Photography | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

London Daily Photo: Lea Bridge Road B&Q

Posted in London, London Daily Photo, Photography | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Good Stuff

Good Stuff and lots of it! Here’s the low down on some fine things to see, sip or savour – all of which I’ve recently come across and thought were worth sharing with you. Enjoy. Continue reading

Posted in Drink, Food, Good Stuff, London, Restaurants, Shopping, Wine | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment