SG Loves
Where Oh where do we begin, so many beautiful things, so much inspiration?
The Next Christmas Gift Guide 2009 is full of pretty cake & tea party inspired products. Our favourite's are the slice of cake money box(£8.00) and the cupcake teapot(£8.00).For further information check out the Next website, www.next.co.uk
'The Darling Buds Of May'
This fabulous series, based on the books by H.E.Bates, has just made a welcome return to our screens (weeknights ITV3 6.50pm).
Follow the exploits of 'The Larkin Family' in this delicious romp through the English countryside.
I love the series so much, that i've also got the books.
The final book, 'A Little Of What You Fancy', was never adapted for the small screen, for reasons which will become apparent.
But, having read it a dozen times or more, it is my favourite.
Despite an air of impending doom, the book manages to pull it off.
Packed full of English eccentricities and copious references to hearty fayre such as 'roast leg of pork and stuffing' and 'pheasant', all washed down with 'Champagne' and endless bottles of 'Chambolle Musigny',
it will have you smiling and salivating till the very last page...I love it!
Afternoon Tea
Can't decide where to go for Afternoon Tea?
Then look no further than www.afternoontea.co.uk Everything you will ever need to know about this wickedly indulgent pastime, can be found on this wonderfully informative website. No detail has been overlooked, with up to date information on where to go for Afternoon Tea, what to wear and how much you will expect to pay.
There's something to suit all tastes and budgets, from the Grand London Hotels to the smaller more intimate Tea Rooms.
London locations feature heavily but out of town establishments are also well catered for, including listings in Scotland, Wales and Ireland.
The website includes information on some fabulous extras like, 'The Combined Tour and Afternoon Tea' at the Waldorf Hilton (£29.50) and the intriguingly named 'Afternoon Tea Seduction Class' at
The Metropolitan Hotel, Mayfair (£50.00). Check individual listings for further details.
'Gift Vouchers', this really is the definitive guide to Afternoon Tea and the only one you will ever need!
For Afternoon Tea ideas at home, click on our Afternoon Tea Page.
The Boys are back in town....
The wonderful 'Palmers Green Antiques' is back!
Relocated close to it's original shop on the corner of Hedge Lane, Palmers Green, London N13.
Smaller, but no less fabulous and the gates to heaven as far as we're concerned. Most recent purchase, this deliciously curvy green dish, a bargain at £4.00
'Seeds of Change'
'Organic Roasted Pepper & Tomato Sauce'
This versatile little jar of sauce is the next best thing to the homemade version. Great with it's natural partner Pasta or as an accompaniment to grilled meat or fish. Our favourite way is 'a La Flamenca' with eggs and a few mushrooms on the side.
When you've done with the contents, soak the jar, remove the label, add some seasonal blooms, a gorgeous bow and turn it into this......Shh who's to know?
