Water makes up 60% of our body weight. It’s important for flushing out toxins, carries nutrients to your cells and keeps the tissue in your ears, nose and throat moist. Okay, all important stuff but I do wish I didn’t feel like I was always being lectured to drink more of it…and battling to succeed. Requirements depend […]
So it looks like this is the week for the heatwave to hit London. How I love a good heatwave, the whole city seems to change its attitude. Obviously it does get properly hot, over 30 in a bustling city like London can seem overwhelming at times. So there’s nothing for it but to settle […]
I do love a gin and tonic. As well as the delightfully refreshing flavour, it’s the associations that make me happy. There’s that first g&t on the plane which makes you truly feel like you’ve started your holiday; alfresco sundowners with friends at home with g&ts lovingly made and those five-star g&ts that you really shouldn’t be drinking […]
The world of food and drink is a constantly changing experience. New things popping up everywhere, it’s a challenge to keep up and important to admit that you can never know everything! I’m always keen to learn and two new reference books on beer and wine have given me something to focus my learning on…and […]
I have never before enjoyed such a cornucopia of drinks on holiday. Phuket is definitely beverage heaven. That first morning, straight off the plane from London (via Bangkok), we limped down a hot, hectic street into The Outdoor Restaurant (that’s what it’s actually called) and I spotted a sign saying: watermelon shake 50 baht. Too […]