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Home pick: spring meadow platter from Marks & Spencer
Who? Marks & Spencer What? Sometimes all that’s between food at home and food in a restaurant is great plates. That’s why we love this spring meadow platter from Marks & Spencer. Don’t think the floral design makes a too-delicate-to-use plate, though, as this earthenware plate is dishwasher and microwave safe. Now, who’s cooking dinner? Priced at £15. When? Available now Where? Available online from Marks & Spencer How? Buy now from Marks & Spencer
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Ten tips for painting food by Anna Koska
GO AND FIND THE REAL THING – There are limits to this of course. In the case of some obscure fish, I’m not often in a position to don a wetsuit and jump in the deep if it lives at the bottom of the inky blue, but there’s always a fish market. HANDLE THE THING – If it’s got bones, feel where they lie. If it’s got skin, get familiar with the feel and texture: hairy, bald, feathery, scaly, bit gooey, slippery, a bit want-to-put-it-down-and-run. Move it around. Check out the way the shadows play on the dips and curves. TAKE IT HOME TO MEET THE FAMILY – If I…
Nikon releases compact camera with interchangeable lens
Who? Nikon What? Nikon has released their latest camera in the J-series, the Nikon 1 J3. The new camera offers the option for interchangeable lenses on the world’s smallest camera body with a width of just 101 mm, a height of 60.5 mm, and a depth of 28.8 mm. A waterproof case will also be released, enabling underwater shooting. When? Available now Where? The Nikon 1 J3 Kit is available from Amazon How? Purchase from website
Design pick: Lismore Connoisseur range from Waterford Crystal
Who? Waterford Crystal What? Waterford Crystal has recently launched the new Lismore Connoisseur range, designed with the modern whisky drinker in mind. There are four different shapes available, each fine-tuned to the way that one might drink whisky. For example, the Flared Sipping Tumbler has a rounded bowl to warm and swirl the whiskey, a pinched middle to concentrate the bouquet, and a flared opening that releases the aromas. Priced at £120 for a set of four mixed tumblers. When? Available to pre-order now Where? Available online from Waterford Crystal How? Buy now from Waterford Crystal
Fashion pick: Freshwater bay coral diffuser from Laura Ashley
What? Freshwater bay coral diffuser. Priced at £25. Where? Available online from Laura Ashley
Design pick: Banded hurricane candle holder from Marks and Spencer
What? Banded hurricane candle holder. Priced at £29.50. Where? Available online from Marks and Spencer
