• Teas

    Teapigs Chocolate and Mint Tea

    Anyone who knows me knows that I love my tea and one of my favourite things to do is find a new type of tea to enjoy. I was delighted, therefore, when I came across Teapigs Chocolate and Mint tea, as I love to accompany my tea with something chocolatey. Therefore I thought I’d give this a whirl. Each box contains 15 “tea temples” which are made of biodegradable fabric. This flavouring belongs to Teapigs “no caffeine” range, which has been recently launched and they are designed so that no milk and sugar needs to be added. According to the instructions, the tea needs to be left to brew for…

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    Uniqlo Tate Lates

    Occurring on the last Friday of every month, Uniqlo Tate Lates are a new after- hours opportunity to explore Tate Modern. There are interactive events, 10-minute talks, Collection Conversations and great food and drink deals. As well as this Tate Lates features the best emerging and established DJs chosen by NTS Radio, alongside workshops and exhibitions. The most recent Late at Tate, on the 27th January, celebrated American master Robert Rauschenberg. Visitors had the opportunity to explore the themes and techniques he used, from pop-art collages to experimental sound and performance. From 6pm onwards, employees of Tate Modern, dressed in Uniqlo t-shirts, milled around the gallery, giving out special programmes…

  • Different Cultures

    Warming up the night

    I don’t eat much Indian food, but when I do, I go to town! Here is a picture of a chicken nariyal I enjoyed recently. I think there were samosas and prawn crackers lingering nearby as well. The Elachi, Belper, Derbyshire

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    Why you should visit Edinburgh

    In August I was lucky enough to visit Edinburgh for the first time. Not only was it my first visit to Edinburgh, it was my first visit to Scotland. And we were so lucky. The weather was delightful, perfect for sightseeing. The Fringe festival was also on, which made the atmosphere feel extra special. Edinburgh is worth a visit because there is so much to see and do. You can take a stroll down the Royal Mile, wander through Holyrood Palace or pay a visit to royalty on the HMS Britannia. Of course, there are plenty of opportunities to try out the local delicacies, whether it is haggis or shortbread.…