For Those Who Deliver Christmas
Around 200 years ago a businessman travelled to Beijing, where he became addicted to snuff. His business failed and he fell on hard times, forcing him to take refuge in a temple. With no money to buy more snuff he desperately scratched every last bit...
Push Yourself
As we pack away the BBQ and throw on extra layer or two, it’s clear that the ‘back to school’ feeling isn’t just for the kids. After the indulgence of summer parties, holidays and copious late nights, many of us see September as a chance...
Say Hello to Brunch
Toast. If you think it’s a dry, boring, rushing-out-the-door kind of breakfast then Toppers & Toast will prove you wrong. Toppers & Toast is the ‘new kid on the block’ that has taken Leigh Road by storm, bursting onto the scene just a few short...
Experience, Aquire, Collect.
Leigh is well know for its arty tendencies, with a growing number of galleries popping up around town. For those not already well acquainted with them, they can seem a little intimidating, but this is a myth that Francesca Genovese, director of Francesca Maffeo Gallery,...
Preserving A British Tradition
Whether it’s in a delicious milkshake at Crème, ice-cream at Poco Gelato or in a latte from Cappucino Bakery, good quality milk is at the heart of so many of our favourite things. N.F Collins & Sons Dairy provides milk to all 3 of these...
4C Spider Reviewed
When the sun is shining, what could be better than a drive in a convertible through the winding roads of the Essex countryside. Joe Quinn, Director of Supercar Sourcing, reviews his top pick for the perfect summer companion. I have to admit that I am a...
Mouth-Watering Minis
Wow your guests with these bite size flavour bombs. Lucy Jones, owner of bespoke catering company My Petite Kitchen, shares two of her favourite recipes. My petite Kitchen specialises in canapés, children’s parties, business lunches and afternoon teas. Mini Lahmacun (Middle Eastern Lamb Flatbreads) Ingredients (makes 30) 350g plain...
Alfresco Living
The perfect spot on a perfect day. Friends, good food and glorious weather - what more is there to life? Thanks to Scape Interiors, creating a charming setting to enjoy them in has never been easier. Add a mediterranean touch to your outdoor dining experience...
Bee B’n’B
Bees. They live in hives with other bees and spend their time looking after their queen and making honey. Well actually no, not all of them. In the UK alone we have 267 species of bee, and 90% of these species are ‘solitary bees.’ Compared...
By The Water’s Edge
The perfect spot on a perfect day; sandwiches and sausage rolls, homemade lemonade and sand between your toes. What could be better? Whether it’s a day out with all the family or a lazy Sunday picnic for two, you can add a little hint of luxury...