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
Who? Château les Merles What? For a short break that combines golf, wine and gastronomy, Château les Merles is the perfect pit stop. Nestled in the middle of the Bergerac wine region, it’s also close to the truffle and foie gras producers of Périgueux. Thrown into the mix is a nine hole golf course that’s ready to test your shot. What could be better? When? Open year round Where? 3 Chemin des Merles, 24520 Mouleydier, France How? For more information, see www.lesmerles.com Ten photos from Château les Merles Fly via British Airways
Who? Optima Naturals What? We think that Afternoon Tea just doesn’t happen often enough and that’s why we love this Optima Naturals tea hamper. Built for two, it has everything you need to take Afternoon Tea on the road. And that means cups, thermos, plates and even cutlery. Now you just need to make the finger sandwiches. Priced at £130. When? Available now Where? Available online from Amazon How? Buy now from Amazon
Who? Cap Maison, St Lucia What? Chef José Pizarro will be taking part in the Cap Maison Guest Chef Series at the St Lucian resort. Cap Maison has created a special foodie package which includes seven nights in a garden view room with breakfast, guest chef events, market tour and cooking class. Prices start from £2335 (plus taxes). When? 1st and 2nd March Where? Cap Maison, Smugglers Cove Drive, Cap Estate, St. Lucia How? Book by calling 0208 9776 099
Who? Royal Doulton What? There’s something lovely about the fact that our spiritual home, London, is also the theme of this set of plates. Designed by Charlene Mullen for Royal Doulton, they capture many of the city’s best features like the London eye or the Gherkin. But, while they’re mostly in black and white, you might be surprised to find splashes of colour here and there. Priced at £35 for a set of four. When? Available to pre-order now Where? Available online from Royal Doulton How? Buy now from Royal Doulton
Who? Salter What? If you’ve been inspired to bake by the latest series of Great British Bake Off and want to get things just right then you must look to the new Heston Blumenthal Precision Range by Salter. You will certainly find it hard to do without the Dual Platform Precision Scale which has a larger platform for heavier ingredients like flour and a precision plate for small measurements like sugar. When? Available now Where? Available on Amazon How? Purchase online
Who? Vogue What? Fashion devotees know that there is only one authority on the subject – Vogue. Now fans can explore the ideas of past and present fashion directors and editors at Vogue, as well as iconic images, in “Vogue: The Editor’s Eye”. The anthology features photography from previous issues alongside interviews with their creators. Priced at £45. When? Available now Where? Available in store and online How? Purchase at Amazon
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I’ve just bought this book actually, some great recipes on there and definitely more interesting than cupcakes!