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I’ve been sent a few knives over the years, but the Hatsukokoro Hayabusa Santoku from Cutting Edge Knives might just be the one that’s genuinely earned a permanent spot in our kitchen. When it arrived it was obviously pretty much straight away that this was a proper piece of Japanese craftsmanship. And hilariously, tucked in the box next to the knife was a blue plaster which made me properly laugh
I was recently sent a product to try that I hadn’t come across before. It’s called Aalgo, a powdered seaweed skincare treatment, and to be honest, I wasn’t sure what to expect. But it has turned out to be something quite special. Aalgo is a small, family-run Irish business that has been around for over 25 years. They harvest 100 percent organic seaweed by hand from the clean waters off
Over the past year or so, I’ve noticed a quiet shift. Or maybe it’s not so quiet anymore. It feels like there’s a growing unease — even judgment — around women saying they want to lose weight. Not because they hate their bodies. Not because they’re trying to squeeze into a certain dress size or please anyone else. But because they want to feel better. Stronger. Healthier. I know this,
The other morning I thought I’d found the bargain of the year — a Canon G7 X Mark III for under £50. If you know anything about cameras, you’ll know that model normally sells for around £700. So yes, my scam radar immediately started twitching. But curiosity got the better of me and I decided to dig a little deeper. I’d seen the deal on Instagram, served up as a
I have a confession to make: I’ve never seen Lilo & Stitch. Not once. I know it’s a Disney classic and beloved by many, but somehow it passed me by. That said, the second I laid eyes on this [adorable product – insert what it actually is], I completely understood the appeal. It’s just so cute. Ridiculously cute. The kind of cute that makes you do a little squeal, whether you’re 5 or
Forgive the terrible pic, its a picture of a picture and the only one I can lay my hands on right now but it’s me and my dad and there wont be any more of those so I am cherishing the ones I do have. I’ve been quietly tiptoeing around Father’s Day this year. It’s the first one without my dad, and I wasn’t sure how I’d feel about seeing
I wanted to write about our trip to Prospect Cottage on here but couldnt think of a better way to phrase it than what I said on Instagram, so forgive me for copying and pasting it. When Annie and I got to Dungeness recently I finally stood in front of Prospect Cottage, a place I’ve been curious about for years. Once home to artist and filmmaker Derek Jarman, it’s a
Actually that is a lie. Dungeness is not England’s only desert. Google will tell you it is. Countless articles online will tell you it is, but if you dig a little deeper you will see it’s an urban myth. A story started by the landlord of the pub in Dungeness who wanted to start a rumour to see if it would gain traction. If you have ever visited the area
This year we watched our daughter run the London Marathon. And I say “watched” as if that’s all we did—but let me tell you, being a spectator takes some serious planning, stamina, and grit. You might not be running 26.2 miles, but if you’re doing it right, you’ll end the day feeling like you’ve done a marathon of your own. If you’re thinking of supporting someone next year, here’s what
Some stories land quietly in your heart and never leave. For me, The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry is one of them and if we have been friends for years you will know how much this story means to me. How often I talk about it, recommend it and generally love it. I am lucky enough to have met the author Rachel Joyce a few times, and to read all of her
Few wine regions conjure up as much quiet reverence as Burgundy — especially when it comes to whites which is why I would say white Burgundy is my favourite wine. So when a curated case of white Burgundy arrived from Naked Wines, featuring names like Dominic Hentall, Benjamin Laroche, and Christophe et Fils, I knew we were in for something special. Before diving into the wines themselves, it’s worth understanding
I have always considered myself a fairly competent human being. I can cook a meal without setting the kitchen on fire, dress myself without assistance, and maintain basic hygiene—at least, that’s what I thought before I had carpal tunnel surgery. What I failed to realise is that once you take away the use of one hand, the world becomes a far more complicated place. If you, like me, are about
