Surviving Veganuary – What Worked For Us
For some, going vegan is an ethical decision; for others, it is about health. Studies have shown that, on average, vegans have a healthier Body Mass Index and lower cholesterol…
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3 Ways to Keep Your Veganuary Pledge
If you’re thinking of taking the Veganuary pledge, how do you stick with it? Belle About Town spoke to Louise Palmer-Masterton, founder of plant-based restaurants Stem & Glory for her…
And Just Like That, It’s Back
Sex and the City for me was always a guaranteed fix of escapism and feelings. It was my post Ally McBeal treat, something I watched in my twenties, dreaming of…
Will Voluntary Labelling On Alcohol Really Help Our Health?
Most consumers want to know about the ingredients in the food and the drink they consume. And on the 1st December a new voluntary e-label scheme for alcoholic beverages was…
5 Foods To Boost Your Libido
As the nights draw in and the days get colder, now is the perfect time to give the body a boost with delicious superfoods. These can not only strengthen the…
Baby, Would I Lie To You?
Lying. Is it always so bad? What about if you are a parent wanting to help your kid make better choices – or avoid bad ones? A recent nationwide study…
Cooking From Memory – Can You?
You know how it goes. You’re trying to decide what to have for dinner and think perhaps you should try to do something new. That latest Nigella recipe, or something…
Classic Telly Reunions: Re-make or Break?
A recent analysis of reactions to the possibility of classic TV reunions showed the highest interest in these top five programmes: Buffy the vampire Slayer Community Breaking Bad That ‘70s…
How To Experience A Country Through Its Cuisine
For many people, the moments they feel they have started to understand different cultures have revolved around food. Eating frogs legs as a kid in France, dining with locals on…
Belle’s Summer Barbecue Checklist
Having had a few days of heatwave in July, August has been somewhat a damp squib when it comes to the weather, but those fine folk in their weather stations…
