On Friday we told you about the best libido enhancing foods for Valentine’s Day in our article Eat Your Way To A Sexy Valentine’s Night, now here we combine them into the perfect, simple recipes to make your Valentines day meal extra special and scrumptious for you and your beau. Pop to the supermarket after work today and that way you can come straight home for work on tuesday and cook up a storm, no stress!  Read more... (874 words, 7 images, estimated 3:30 mins reading time)

They say that the way to your beau’s heart is through his stomach but if you want to make sure that he does not collapse on the sofa in a food induced coma after eating the meal you lovingly prepared, try these sexy super-foods to make sure he is ready to have a bit of amorous fun and make this valentines night one to remember!  Read more... (695 words, 5 images, estimated 2:47 mins reading time)

BBC Three’s award winning and critically-acclaimed drama, Being Human is back. The gripping series three finale saw vampire Mitchell fall victim to George’s wolf-shaped bullet after Mitchell begged George to stop him killing again by killing him. This new series sees the aftermath as the housemates return to their home in Barry Island.  Read more... (677 words, 3 images, estimated 2:42 mins reading time)

Today is the start of the Chinese year of the Dragon. In Eastern philosophy, this mythical creature is the deliverer of good fortune, fertility, master of authority and a symbol of immense power.  A dragon year is a year of big projects, innovative ideas and great outcomes – it promises success, particularly in business. Although the year may have it’s ups and downs, it is seen as a year where those who have worked hard or have a good idea see them come to fruition.  Read more... (489 words, 2 images, estimated 1:57 mins reading time)

BBC4′s Danish thriller Borgen has us hooked. If you haven’t already got your teeth into the story of fictional Danish female prime minister, Birgitte Nyborg – and the complex political world she inhabits – then here are a few reasons why you should…  Read more... (427 words, 3 images, estimated 1:42 mins reading time)

The pressure of producing the perfect Christmas meal can seem overwhelming. Luckily Tristan Welch, head chef at Launceston Place in London, with the help of Jun Tanaka, executive chef at Pearl Restaurant and Bar, gives Belle About Town readers his tricks and tips to ensure that the meal not only looks and tastes great but that you are not too frazzled getting it to the table.  Read more... (1052 words, 5 images, estimated 4:12 mins reading time)

On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me, the chance to laze about the house, with nothing to do but eat drink and be merry. If you are looking forward to catching up on some fabulous TV over Christmas, you’re in luck. The great thing about Christmas is that it is the one time of the year we can curl up on the sofa, our waistbands gently straining and our minds a little foggy from one too many Pinots, and enjoy some guilt-free marathon-length TV viewing. From quality drama to brilliant banter, we’re spoilt for choice this year.  Read more... (865 words, 14 images, estimated 3:28 mins reading time)

Christmas and New Year are a time for entertaining and mingling with a plethora of parties and dinners to go to and hold. In fact, for social butterfly Belles, throwing a fabulous dinner party in January is just the way to get through the cold, depressing month. But in a digital age that has sometimes forgotten good etiquette, what do we need to do to make sure our guests feel at ease, or indeed how do we respect our hosts if we are the guest?  Read more... (412 words, 3 images, estimated 1:39 mins reading time)

Jun Tanaka’s King prawns with mango and chilli salsa

(Serves 4)

8 raw king prawns, head on
1 mango
1 tsp grated fresh ginger
1 red chilli
½ red onion finely chopped
1 lime juice
1 tbsp chopped coriander  Read more... (578 words, 6 images, estimated 2:19 mins reading time)