Category Archives: Food

Think you know about Chinese Food?

Posted on January 23, 2020 by Natasha Blair

Read my latest article featured in the Magazine Connection magazines

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Going back in time – Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre

Posted on August 10, 2018 by Natasha Blair

Based on the South Bank a few paces from the Tate Modern I am ashamed to say I had never been to Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre. Taking advantage of the wonderful weather I was fortunate enough to obtain tickets for Othello … Continue reading →

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Romantic, dog-friendly La Poule au Pot Restaurant in Victoria

Posted on December 4, 2017 by Natasha Blair

Romantic dog friendly, old fashioned French restaurant Continue reading →

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Champagne

Posted on November 22, 2017 by Natasha Blair

If at no other time, champagne is usually the drink of choice at Christmas, and certainly for the New Year. According to Francoise Peretti, Director of the UK Champagne Bureau, the UK is their number one client, with sales of … Continue reading →

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Gastro dog-friendly pub in Hampstead

Posted on August 7, 2017 by Natasha Blair

The Freemason’s Arms  Whenever I go to Hampstead to meet friends we invariably end up at the Freemason’s Arms on the south side of the Heath. The big plus for me and lots of others who frequent the gastro-pub is … Continue reading →

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Bucharest and Southern Romania

Posted on June 5, 2017 by Natasha Blair

#ExperienceBucharest It is hard to imagine what the people of Romania endured under the Communist regime. Whole areas of the city were destroyed, and people moved out of their homes, on the orders of their former dictator Nicholae Ceausescu to … Continue reading →

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Food Trends WITH NATASHA BLAIR published by The Magazine Connection

Posted on May 20, 2017 by Natasha Blair

  Olive oil is one of those products that should be in everyone’s store cupboard. It is not only beneficial for a healthy diet but can also be used to replace butter, margarine, and other spreads. While butter may taste … Continue reading →

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Food Trends

Posted on April 1, 2017 by Natasha Blair

The Bread Explosion Gone are the days when you could only buy white sliced bread or maybe a pale brown loaf if you were lucky. Today there are lots of choices, and with so many varieties experimenting with di erent … Continue reading →

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Little Venice Dog-friendly Cafe in Garden Centre

Posted on March 29, 2017 by Natasha Blair

Dog-friendly Quince Tree Café at Clifton Nurseries The Quince Tree Café, hidden away in an otherwise residential area bordering on Little Venice, is where you are likely to find many of the locals. Walk down a passage way where on … Continue reading →

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Dog-friendly Pub the Owl in Lovely Setting

Posted on October 26, 2016 by Natasha Blair

Discovered a lovely pet friendly pub in Loughton. The Owl looks out on a paddock with horses. There are table and chairs outside and an area with swings and an assortment of things for children to play on. Inside there … Continue reading →

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