Save food from the fridge

Save food from the fridge

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Who? Jihyun David What? Jihyun David is a design studio based in Amsterdam and Turin by Jihyun Ryou and David Artuffo. Their project, “save food from the refrigerator”, explores alternatives to technology for food preservation. Through a small book, exhibitions and prototypes, they hope that these alternatives can be shared with the public, triggering a return to grass roots approach to food. When? On going Where? www.savefoodfromthefridge.com How? See website for more information

Prince Hubert de Polignac cognac trunk

Prince Hubert de Polignac 888 trunk

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Who? Prince Hubert de Polignac cognac and T.T Trunks What? Prince Hubert de Polignac cognac and T.T Trunks have teamed up to create the hand made “888 trunk”. The collectors’ item is a luxury cognac and poker trunk containing a super aged Prince Hubert de Polignac cognac and poker game set. Priced at 24 000€ When? Available now Where? T.T.TRUNKS store at Jovoy Paris, 4, rue de Castiglione 75001 Paris, France www.jovoyparis.com How? Exclusive to the store Fly via KLM

The delicious looking Miss Patisserie

The delicious looking Miss Patisserie

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Who? Miss Patisserie What? Cakes, biscuits and macaroons are just a few of the things that Miss Patisserie makes. And while they do look delicious, they are not edible as they are in fact all bath products. Miss Patisserie, created by Charlotte Ridgwell in 2009, makes all their products by hand using natural ingredients. When? Available now Where? Miss Patisserie is sold in Harrods, Fenwicks, Bentalls and select independent stores How? To find your nearest stockist, call 01446 701705  

Ten facts about vanilla from Pure Vanilla:
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Ten facts about vanilla from Pure Vanilla:

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Pure Vanilla provides an in-depth guide to vanilla including its species, origins, history and tasting notes. The author, Shauna Sever, is an American baking blogger and former investigative journalist and TV presenter. There are 85 recipes in the book, split into six chapters (breakfasts, cakes and pies, cookies and bars, candies and confections, custards and creams, drinks), across 160 pages. Here are a few facts about vanilla from the book: The Totonac Indians were credited as the first to discover vanilla. They then introduced their techniques for working with vanilla to their conquerors the Aztecs. Vanilla was produced exclusively in Mexico until 1836 when the secrets of its pollination was…

Pure Vanilla by Shauna Sever

Pure Vanilla by Shauna Sever

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Who? Shauna Sever What? If you wanted to learn all there is to know about vanilla then Shauna Sever’s book Pure Vanilla is a must have. The book features recipes as well as essential techniques for working with vanilla. Priced at £15.99. When? Available now Where? Available in store and online How? Purchase at Amazon Ten facts about vanilla from Pure Vanilla

Stay in a Byzantine tower in Florence

Stay in a Byzantine tower in Florence

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Who? Hotel Brunelleschi What? Hotel Brunelleschi has now opened its Tower Suite, designed by Italian architect Benelli. The suite occupies the top floor of the Pagliazza Tower, which is one of the oldest buildings in Florence, built during the Byzantine period. Double rooms start from €1384 per night. When? Available now Where? Piazza Sant’Elisabetta, 3 50122 Florence, Italy www.brunelleschihotelflorence.com How? Book online Fly via KLM