On the last weekend in September we headed up to Tobacco Dock, Wapping for the 8th London International Tattoo Convention. Billed as "the biggest, best, most significant, and utterly awesome convention in the world" we went along to see just how awesome it was going to be - and to find out if there was more to this weekend than simply watching people get inked.
Approximately 25,000 visitors poured into Cockermouth over 29th and 30th September, as organisers of 2012's Taste Cumbria Food Festival have announced the highest visitor figures ever. A town fast gaining a reputation as a food lovers' paradise, Cockermouth and the Taste Cumbria Food Festival is now firmly established as a date in the diary.
Following the success of London's first Deliziando Italia food festival in April 2012, the Melia White House hotel is proud to announce its highly anticipated return this autumn. From the 15th - 28th October 2012, the hotel will once again play host to a wide selection of delicacies from the Emilia-Romagna region in North-East Italy, showcasing delicious, authentic cuisine and introducing Londoners to the very best that Italy has to offer, right on their doorstep.
With his new album due for release on the 5th November 2012, Joe Brown can justifiably lay claim to being the current King of the Ukulele. This long awaited album has some surprising song choices - all handled in Joe's inimitable style! Anyone who saw Joe close the George Harrison Tribute concert with 'I'll See You In My Dreams' can be in no doubt as to his skill set and feel for a song; being citied by some of the biggest rock performers as a world class player.
Separating eggs is no yolk! And it is not the slightest bit funny when you end up with shell in the white, or put your thumb through the yolk and watch it curdle into the very parts you wanted to separate. Well Two Chicks may just have the answer for those who haven't yet mastered the art of egg separation (or what to do with all those unwanted yolks) - or for people who simply love egg, without the cholesterol in tow.
As the winter months draw in millions of people start snivelling and sneezing. All too often it is assumed it's the start of a cold but in fact it could be 'home fever' (perennial allergic rhinitis). Indoor Allergy Week runs from 12th - 18th November 2012 and is designed to raise awareness of the symptoms of allergic reactions to house dust mites, mould and pets.
