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Hummingbird Bakery launches Spring flavours…

Within two short months, The Sunday Times heralded cupcakes as being the coolest party cakes then cast them into foodie Siberia, replacing them with the more ‘sophisticated’ macaroons. However, judging by the mountains of them at this week’s press days … Continue reading

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Weekend brunch: Albion on Redchurch Street

The name Albion hold so much promise and conjures up images of a noble emporium of fine British produce, upholding tradition and quality, and really, this posh caff-bakery on Shoreditch’s Redchurch Street doesn’t disappoint. I’ve wandered past Albion many times … Continue reading

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Just call me ‘Cookie Girl’…

Last week, I popped down to Benefit in Covent Garden to celebrate the launch of Eat Me! The Stupendous, Self-Raising World of Cupcakes & Bakes According to Cookie Girl.  Xanthe Milton (a.k.a Cookie Girl) was on hand to give baking … Continue reading

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LFW Day 3: TOPSHOP fashion week wonderland…

Following my post about TOPSHOP Oxford Street’s London Fashion Week festivities, I just had to pop by and see if it was as good as they promised, and guess what…it was! Fashion week is the best time to come shopping, … Continue reading

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London Fashion Week comes to TOPSHOP!

Why should only the fashion editors and celebs have all the fun at Fashion Week?  It’s a question that’s being asked by many designers this season, with a number of them like Alexander Wang, Burberry, Rodarte and Proenza Schouler all … Continue reading

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Ruinart Valentine’s Afternoon Tea at Miller Harris

Remember I told you about the delectable Ruinart afternoon tea at Miller Harris in Mayfair?  Well, it has proved so popular that Lyn Harris has launched a Valentine’s afternoon tea with a new twist. The Ruinart Valentine’s Afternoon Tea focuses … Continue reading

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London's best cupcakes?

London is literally flooded with cupcakes and the flavours of the month are becoming more and more elaborate, but Hummingbird Bakery is the original and, in my opinion, the best. Hummingbird Bakery is more of a cupcake boutique than a mere … Continue reading

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