Wednesday, 18 October 2017

When you are on a spa trip to a hotel like @therunnymede, you should be careful what you drink - isn't that right? Well, so we did - non alcoholic elderflower presse with mint (mojito without the hangover) and #Skinnyprosecco which has just 67 calories per glass. Delicious too - it does that by cutting out most of the sugar - and the result is a drier drink which I prefer. The perfect pre-dinner aperitifs at the lock, where we enjoyed a three-course meal after a day of pampering and indulgence. I might just have had another glass of wine or two...maybe! My room had a stunning view of the Thames - and I was only sad that the hot-tug (a hot tub on a boat) was out of action - I'd rather fancy a trip up the Thames in a private hot tub with a glass of champagne on hand! #travelblogger #instatbn #writetotravel #instapassport #postcardsfromtheworld #guardiantravelsnaps #ttot #tbin #travelblog #bbctravel #secretplaces


When you are on a spa trip to a hotel like @therunnymede, you should be careful what you drink - isn't that right? Well, so we did - non alcoholic elderflower presse with mint (mojito without the hangover) and #Skinnyprosecco which has just 67 calories per glass. Delicious too - it does that by cutting out most of the sugar - and the result is a drier drink which I prefer. The perfect pre-dinner aperitifs at the lock, where we enjoyed a three-course meal after a day of pampering and indulgence. I might just have had another glass of wine or two...maybe! My room had a stunning view of the Thames - and I was only sad that the hot-tug (a hot tub on a boat) was out of action - I'd rather fancy a trip up the Thames in a private hot tub with a glass of champagne on hand! #travelblogger #instatbn #writetotravel #instapassport #postcardsfromtheworld #guardiantravelsnaps #ttot #tbin #travelblog #bbctravel #secretplaces


Monday, 16 October 2017

Here's a close-up of the view from my room, the #Thames at #Runnymede @TheRunnymede. In addition to some excellent spa facilities, comfy rooms and 2 AA rosette dining, they offer private boat hire to travel up and down the river (with or without a skipper). Given we seem to be in for an Indian Summer you might just want to get yourself down there. Though, the #HotTug is currently out of action being overhauled, you can still hire a private hot tub alongside the river and chill there with a glass or two of fizz. #travelblogger #instatbn #writetotravel #instapassport #postcardsfromtheworld #guardiantravelsnaps #ttot #tbin #travelblog #bbctravel #secretplaces


Here's a close-up of the view from my room, the #Thames at #Runnymede @TheRunnymede. In addition to some excellent spa facilities, comfy rooms and 2 AA rosette dining, they offer private boat hire to travel up and down the river (with or without a skipper). Given we seem to be in for an Indian Summer you might just want to get yourself down there. Though, the #HotTug is currently out of action being overhauled, you can still hire a private hot tub alongside the river and chill there with a glass or two of fizz. #travelblogger #instatbn #writetotravel #instapassport #postcardsfromtheworld #guardiantravelsnaps #ttot #tbin #travelblog #bbctravel #secretplaces


Sunday, 15 October 2017

The Top of the Tower - an #AfternoonTea treat - Matcha sponge with Yuzu nd honey creme mousseline and blackberry jelly, topped with a gilded blackberry and a burnt honey jelly with jasmine panna cotta and granola. All part of the @StErminsHotel #Honey afternoon tea which celebrates the 350,000 honey bees that live on the bee terrace on the third floor of the hotel and on the roof. We really enjoyed the indulgent tea - and thought it was excellent value at £35 for all you could eat and unlimited #Prosecco. All in the #luxurious surroundings of the #StErminsHotel tea room. Delicious #toplondonrestaurants #lovelondon #londonisopen #londonigers #lookuplondon #luxuryfoodblog #londonblog #tbin #londoneats #instafood #foodography #zagat #eeeeets #instafood #bonappetit #feedfeed #foodpics #f52grams #huffposttaste #beautifulcuisines


The Top of the Tower - an #AfternoonTea treat - Matcha sponge with Yuzu nd honey creme mousseline and blackberry jelly, topped with a gilded blackberry and a burnt honey jelly with jasmine panna cotta and granola. All part of the @StErminsHotel #Honey afternoon tea which celebrates the 350,000 honey bees that live on the bee terrace on the third floor of the hotel and on the roof. We really enjoyed the indulgent tea - and thought it was excellent value at £35 for all you could eat and unlimited #Prosecco. All in the #luxurious surroundings of the #StErminsHotel tea room. Delicious #toplondonrestaurants #lovelondon #londonisopen #londonigers #lookuplondon #luxuryfoodblog #londonblog #tbin #londoneats #instafood #foodography #zagat #eeeeets #instafood #bonappetit #feedfeed #foodpics #f52grams #huffposttaste #beautifulcuisines


Wednesday, 11 October 2017

October is @visitbankside food month. At #Bankside you'll find a range of special events and deals. We went along to #Macellaio to learn about their baking course and what makes their bread so special - the answer is that they make traditional #Ligurian breads including this delicious cheese stuffed focaccia. And you can learn to make it too! On 17th October there's an interactive bakery class there where guests will explore all the different flours and their uses. Once you've learnt to bake focaccia, pissa al'Andrea and Grissini you'll sit down to enjoy a three course set meal. There are plenty more events too - cocktail masterclasses at Union Street Cafe and Hixter Bankside come highly recommended too! Find out more on the @visitbankside website! We went along for a preview at @MacellaioRC Bankside and feasted on the cheese stuffed bread, beef tartare and carpaccio - and of course some of their very special steak! Delicious #iglondon #londongram #instalondon #londonstyle #londonculture #lovelondon #londonisopen #londonigers #lookuplondon ##londonblog #tbin #luxurylondon #luxelondon #luxurylondonblog #toplondonrestaurants #luxuryfoodblog #londonblog #tbin #londoneats #instafood #foodography #Tumblr


October is @visitbankside food month. At #Bankside you'll find a range of special events and deals. We went along to #Macellaio to learn about their baking course and what makes their bread so special - the answer is that they make traditional #Ligurian breads including this delicious cheese stuffed focaccia. And you can learn to make it too! On 17th October there's an interactive bakery class there where guests will explore all the different flours and their uses. Once you've learnt to bake focaccia, pissa al'Andrea and Grissini you'll sit down to enjoy a three course set meal. There are plenty more events too - cocktail masterclasses at Union Street Cafe and Hixter Bankside come highly recommended too! Find out more on the @visitbankside website! We went along for a preview at @MacellaioRC Bankside and feasted on the cheese stuffed bread, beef tartare and carpaccio - and of course some of their very special steak! Delicious #iglondon #londongram #instalondon #londonstyle #londonculture #lovelondon #londonisopen #londonigers #lookuplondon ##londonblog #tbin #luxurylondon #luxelondon #luxurylondonblog #toplondonrestaurants #luxuryfoodblog #londonblog #tbin #londoneats #instafood #foodography #Tumblr