Little I knew when I met American author David Levithan at an event in London hosted by Penguin Random House in 2015, to promote his latest book Hold Me Closer,that his novels would become huge bestsellers and popular movies.
From that first meeting, I have become a huge fan of David Levithan, particularly of his 2012 novel Every Day, which is a New York Times bestseller and now a…
I was recently invited to a cookery masterclass that explored Mexican culture through its cuisine and specifically Tamales at Mestizo London restaurant tocelebrate the release of Disney Pixar’s COCO on Blu-ray & DVD. Tamales are steamed, corn-husk-clad masa delights. They areMexican-style comfort food thatcan be eaten for breakfast or as a twilight snack. Coco is one of…
This recipe for PIADINA was kindly donated by Sacla’ who have teamed up with chef and mum Rachel Allen to createsome newPesto recipes, especially for those important family moments around the table. Try Rachel’s recipe for PIADINA which is included in the new Sacla’ cook book ‘La famiglia – the family book of pesto’. Rachel said about this recipe: ‘This is a play on…
This recipe for FUSILLI WITH TOMATO PESTO, CHORIZO AND ROSEMARY was kindly donated by Sacla’ who have teamed up with chef and mum Rachel Allen to createsome newPesto recipes, especially for those important family moments around the table.Try Rachel’s recipe for FUSILLI WITH TOMATO PESTO, CHORIZO AND ROSEMARY which is included in the new Sacla’ cook book ‘La…
This recipe for Chicken with Pesto Roasted Vegetable Couscous was kindly donated by Sacla’ who have teamed up with chef and mum Rachel Allen to createsome newPesto recipes, especially for those important family moments around the table.Try this recipe which is included in the new Sacla’ cook book ‘La famiglia – the family book of pesto’. Rachel said about this…
This recipe for PENNE WITH SALMON, PEAS AND CHILLI PESTO was kindly donated by Sacla’ who have teamed up with chef and mum Rachel Allen to createsome newPesto recipes, especially for those important family moments around the table.Try Rachel’s recipe for PENNE WITH SALMON, PEAS AND CHILLI PESTOwhich is included in the new Sacla’ cook book ‘La famiglia…
I always love to support breastfeeding and ethical fashion. So when I heard that ethical breastfeeding clothing brand, The Bshirt, waslaunching their award-winning ‘Lift The Flap’ tops, I felt compelled as I remember when I was hunting for breastfeeding shirts. I breast-fed my son for 20 months and I was totally committed to the task. At first it was tough but then it became second…
SENsational Tutors Ltd., London’s leading Special Needs tuition company, has received funding from Westminster City Council to provide approximately 20 children in Westminster with a FREE place at its SENsationally Fun Summer Camp this August.
Geared towards combatting summer learning loss, the Summer Camp, will be run by a team of qualified teachers and learning and behaviour specialists and…
Balancing being a career woman and a mum can be incredibly tough and time-consuming, and often it doesn’t seem like there is any time left to focus on your own self care. However, if you don’t fit in a few spare moments within the day to address your needs and put yourself first, over time,you’ll find that you won’t be able to function at one hundred percent anymore. This will have a…
I was recently invited by the tourist board of Santa Eulaliain Ibiza to experience the Family Moments, an initiative aiming to bring more families to the quietest and possibly the most beautiful part of Ibiza that caters for people who want a relaxing holiday in contrast with the San Antonio area which is mainly designed for nightclubs goers. The hospitality of Ibiza’s people is special. I…

