How better to spend a sunny Saturday than with an idyllic summer’s picnic? Try Rachel Curran’s recipes with a bottle of chilled rosé. Above: Picnic Hamper (Rose and Petals), £18, The Camouflage Company Smoked Salmon and Lemon Pâté served with … Continue reading →

Protect your family this summer with incognito insect spray Loved by health-conscious stars including Davina McCall and Ewan McGregor, now incognito anti-insect camouflage spray is set to give the nation much-needed natural camouflage against insects.This timely availability coincides with unprecedented … Continue reading →

4-8 August 2009, Earls Court One Last year, the Festival attracted 60,000 people, with over 340,000 pints ordered in to cater for the enormous demand. Inside Earls Court this year, the Festival will serve over 450 different beers and up … Continue reading →

Want a luxurious salon experience at a snip of the usual price? The Notebook has tracked down the hottest new salon in SW5. There’s a feeling you get, when you step out of a good hair salon, that’s impossible to … Continue reading →

The Pembroke has just opened its new roof terrace (pictured below), and to celebrate, we have a special offer. Situated on the corner of Old Brompton Road, the iconic Victorian building formerly known as the Coleherne is now the Pembroke: … Continue reading →

What’s it like when a single Brazil nut is enough to get your child admitted to hospital? Justine Baxter tells her story.Allergy — it’s an emotive word. I’m one of the lucky ones, never affected, and for much of my … Continue reading →

The Antiquarian Book Fair 4-6 June Downstairs at Olympia 2, Hammersmith Road, W14 8UX. 020 7439 3118. 4-9pm (Thursday); 11am-7pm (Friday); 11am-6pm (Saturday). Tickets are normally £15 Bibliophile Bonanza!The oldest and most prestigious event of its kind, the 52nd annual … Continue reading →