I am a self confessed foodie and was gripped by the latest series of MasterChef. So imagine my delight when I discovered that MasterChef judge and gourmand Gregg Wallace decided to open his first restaurant near me in Putney, South West London.
Retro SwimsuitsThe sun is out and summer is finally here but whether you intend to top up your tan in the park, at the seaside, at a local lido or you have actually booked a break abroad, it is time to think about updating your swimsuit.
Like them or loathe them tabloid papers are part of the fabric of British society but what is it like behind the scenes? In her new book Tabloid Girl, former Red Top hack Sharon Marshall reveals how she left her morals at the door to become a journalist. Sharon is a great storyteller and regales us with stories such as how she snuck onto the set of Friends by acting as catering and did such a good job at infiltrating the film shoot that she can be seen in the Ross and Emily wedding scene – all to have her editor drop the story. Hiring a male escort, attending wife swapping parties and kidnapping Jade Goody’s mum were all in a days work for the girl who was only as good as her next story. Terrified of getting sacked and eager to show her family and friends that she was succeeding in the big smoke, she put romance and common sense aside to play with the big boys… until she realised that winning in the world of tabloids was losing in life.
The gates are already open for the thousands of people heading to Glastonbury this weekend for a few days of music, festival fun and this year even sunshine! These days festivals just ain’t what they used to be and thank goodness for that.
Wimbledon is underway and there is already talk about what is being worn, both on and off the court. Serena Williams thrilled fans in her strawberries and cream combination that cheekily got around the Wimbledon Players Rule Book that states that players must wear outfits that are “almost entirely white” by wearing red hotpants under her dress. While glamour girl Maria Sharapova continued to be a fashion leader in her softly layered cream and white Nike dress.
Italian chef Gino D’Acampo is a familiar face on TV – he was king of the jungle after appearing on I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here and regularly takes to the This Morning Kitchen to whip up something scrumptious. We had a chat to him about the temperament of a chef and what he makes to seduce a lady – we even got him to part with a recipe!
You have researched where you want to go, found that perfect villa with a pool, investigated what is worth seeing in the local villages and you are raring to go. But there a few extra things that you can do to make getting there that little bit more comfortable…
They helped us with our math homework, slipped us extra pocket money when mum wasn’t looking and carried us on their shoulders on holidays to the seaside, so this Sunday don’t forget to tell your dad just how great he is. If you haven’t got around to getting a gift for your father yet, Belle About Town has put together this last minute guide to give you help and inspiration to show dad just how much you care.
No, Wimbledon’s youngest ever champ is not actually denouncing the romantic ideals of coupling up but with the most prestigious tennis tournament starting on Monday Boris is making himself available to all you amateur tennis players (and hey professionals as well) around the world to give you playing advice, hopefully helping you avoid a tennis score of love.
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