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Babycham Original Sparkling Perry Review

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Babycham Original Sparkling PerryThis retro classic was a hit at Frost from men and women alike. It’s fun and glamorous with a low alcohol content. Which is actually a good thing, as you can have more fun without the consequences. It tastes great: sparkling perry pears are delicious, and comes in a 750ml bottle with a satisfying cork to pop, or mini 200ml bottles. Perfect for Christmas.

 

Looking for an unashamedly girly Christmas tipple that every generation will love? Babycham, the refreshing sparkling perry will add a touch of sparkle and fun to any Christmas festivity.

 

Having launched in 1953, Babycham captured the celebratory mood of the post-war era and was the first alcoholic drink to be marketed directly at women. At that time, women were only just allowed into bars and the light, sweet sparkling drink was fun and lively and something that they could call their own. Even the iconic coupe-style glass it was served in felt glamourous and it gave women the chance to experience a champagne-style drink without the expensive price tag.

 

Since then, Babycham has continued to be a firm favourite of women of all ages and holds a nostalgic place at many a Christmas party or soiree. Still bottled, as it was in the 1950s, with the iconic fawn on the front, Babycham is best served ice cold.

 

So it’s time to get in the Christmas groove with this retro blast from the past because Babycham, the original girly drink, is ready to party!

 

 

Babycham Original Sparkling Perry

4 x 200ml

RRP £3.99

Stockists:  Asda, Tesco.

The light and sweet original sparkling perry, made from perry pears, is the best girly Christmas tipple for every festive occasion.

 

 


Babycham Original Sparkling Perry

Popping Cork Bottle 750ml

RRP £3.49

Stockists: Asda, Tesco, B&M.

The large popping cork style bottle is the perfect drink to bring to the party and share with friends.

 

 

 

 

 

Disaronno Partners with Roberto Cavalli to Outfit Limited Edition Bottles

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When this gorgeous box arrived on our doorstep, with even more gorgeous Cavalli wearing Disaronno inside we were pretty happy. The mini bottles are a delight and the full size one is not just gorgeous, but also comes in a little bag. Yes, we know we keep saying gorgeous but just look at them. These are limited edition so get your hands on some now.

 

The Annual Fashion Collaboration will Benefit Ongoing Charity Partner Fashion 4 Development

 

DISARONNO, the world’s favourite Italian liqueur, will be back this holiday season with a unique new look designed by Roberto Cavalli. The luxury brand has dressed the iconic bottle in the bold, vibrant and colourful style, for which it is famous throughout the world.

The DISARONNO wears Cavalli design draws inspiration from the Roberto Cavalli SS 2015 Pre Collection. Influenced by the enchanting undersea world and the most exotic safari locations, the bottle will be draped in a new graphic animal print making DISARONNO the perfect gift for fashion lovers this winter.

Disaronno Partners with Roberto Cavalli to Outfit Limited Edition Bottles

Augusto Reina, CEO of ILLVA Saronno, declared: “We are delighted to announce our partnership with Roberto Cavalli for our third Disaronno limited edition. To include Cavalli in the list of our collaborations is a real honour and a truly special moment in the history of our brand.”

“We are excited to join ILLVA Saronno in this initiative. Two of the most well-known brands of the Made in Italy getting together is always worth celebrating”, said Renato Semerari, CEO of Roberto Cavalli.

 

The DISARONNO ICON project is in its 3rd iteration this year, after the past partnerships with Italian fashion brands Moschino and Versace. The ICON project will continue its longtime support of the charity ‘Fashion 4 Development,’ sponsored by the United Nations. DISARONNO will once again donate part of the proceeds to the development of this unique project in Africa. The exclusive limited edition will be available from the beginning of October in all major stores across the UK. The suggested retail price of the 500ml bottle is £15.

 

To toast this delightful collaboration Disaronno US Director of Brand Ambassadors, Paul Sevigny, and Disaronno UK Brand Ambassador, Rod Eslamieh, have joined forces to craft the Disaronno wears Cavalli cocktail, a unique twist on the famed Disaronno Sour. The duo have applied the most popular trends in mixology to develop this signature sip, blending the sweet flavour of DISARONNO with sharp lemon juice, sugar syrup, topped off with prosecco and a few dashes of angostura bitters.

 

disaronnocavallisourThe ‘DISARONNO Cavalli Sour’ cocktail, created for the occasion blends the sweet flavour of DISARONNO, with sharp lemon juice, sugar syrup, topped off with prosecco and a few dashes of angostura bitters – full recipe below.

  • 1 ½ oz Disaronno
  • 1 oz Lemon Juice
  • ½ oz Sugar syrup
  • 1 ½ oz Prosecco
  • 10 dashes angostura

 

Check out more cocktail recipes here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PLAYMOBIL Team Up With London Fire Brigade For Fire Safety Video

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playmobilelondonfirebrigadePLAYMOBIL have partnered with London Fire Brigade for their 150th anniversary and to kick off the partnership, they have released a PLAYMOBIL stop-motion video teaching little ones about fire safety and who our fire fighter heroes are. This will be used for London Fire Brigade’s education service in schools for the upcoming academic year and online. Watch it now.

“London Fire Brigade have recruited a specialist crew of PLAYMOBIL firefighters to release a catchy sing-a-long video, to ensure children know who to call when they are in danger. The new watch have a unique set of skills including singing, dancing and specialist clown rescue capabilities.”

 

 

 

 

Khadi Anti-Aging Ayurvedic Rejuvenating Oil Review

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Khadi Anti-Aging Ayurvedic Rejuvenating Oil ReviewWe tried this natural product and loved it. It made a real difference to skin. It promises a lot and delivers. Recommended for hydrated, glowing skin.

 

Give your skin a new lease on life with the Khadi Anti-Ageing Face and Body Oil. Formulated according to the ancient principles of Ayurveda, this natural and organic wonder oil protects the skin against free radicals, boosts cell growth and repairs damaged cells, whilst improving the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

 

In addition, it also minimises pigmentation spots, leaving the skin clearer and more rejuvenated. The khadi Anti-Ageing Face and Body Oil costs just £11.90 and is available from selected health stores and independent pharmacies across the UK and Ireland, as well as online at www.khadihair.co.uk.

 

Containing pure Ayurvedic herbal infusions that have been prepared and blended by Ayurvedic experts in India, this unique facial oil is rich in essential oils, herbs and flowers that have proven complexion boosting benefits.

Ayurveda is an ancient system of natural healing that promotes a holistic view of beauty and wellness, which is key to the khadi brand: the aim to promote a beauty routine that incorporates the healing powers of herbs, oils and plants to achieve a more beautiful body.

 

 

This wonderful anti-ageing formula is packed full of beneficial natural ingredients:

  • Organic sesame oil helps nourish the skin. The fatty acids contained in the oil, such as oleic, palmitic, stearic and linoleic acid, are effective moisturisers that keep skin supple and soft
  • Almond Oil traps moisture in the skin, keeping it hydrated and nourished
  • Organic rose softens the skinand helps to delay the signs of ageing. Rose contains high amounts of vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant that protects skin cells from damage. It also locks moisture into the skin, preventing it from becoming dull and dry.
  • Essential oilsof patchouli, myrrh, lavender and vanilla soothes the skin and calms the mind.

The Khadi Anti-Aging Face and Body Oil absorbs quickly in to the skin, leaving a subtle and refreshing aroma.

 

How to use:        
Can be used in the morning and evenings, apply to damp skin and gently massage using a circular motion. It can also be used as a body oil and massage oil

 

 

 

Cuvva, The UK’s First Hourly Car Insurance App, Launches

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Cuvva, the UK’s first hourly car insurance app, launchesFrost loves this new app for car insurance. It may not be glamorous, but anything that makes the admin and stress of life better gets our vote. This app is genius, allowing you to insure a car easily and quickly. You won’t need to worry about borrowing a car ever again.

Ever needed to borrow a friend or family member’s car but couldn’t because you weren’t covered? Ever needed to put someone on your car insurance but found it a laborious process? Going somewhere at short notice and can’t sort out car insurance in time? Well no more. UK start-up Cuvva ntends to change the way we think about driving other cars.

Launched in October; Cuvva is UK’s first ever short term car insurance app that allows you to get the best cheap car insurance for any car in the UK for a little as an hour. The app reduces the time consuming process of securing temporary insurance to a simple three step process. All you need to do is download app, get verified and enter the registration number of the car you’re borrowing. Then just choose how many hours you want to be insured for and away you go; it really is that straight forward

Founder of Cuvva, Freddy Macnamara, said, “The reason we launched Cuvva was to try and improve the current UK car insurance model. Consumer expectations are that we should be able to get what we want, when we want and all from our personal devices; why should car insurance be any different. Technology has been used to consistently improve most industries yet the car insurance model remains largely unchanged. What we want to do is enable UK Drivers to get simple, quick, and efficient access to other cars whenever they need them.”

The Cuvva app is available for iPhones operating iOS 8.1 and above Once registered; UK drivers aged between 21 and 65 years old can get fully covered for between one hour and twenty four hours, providing they have a valid driving licence.  Cuvva is fully regulated by the FCA and works with a number of underwriters to offer the best possible hourly rates to UK drivers.

Black Friday – On Demand Champagne

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Black Friday - On Demand ChampagneWe think this might be one of the greatest ideas ever: on demand champagne delivered straight to your door with two champagne flute. And within ten minutes if you live in certain areas of London. We love.

One of the most extravagant app offerings in town, Gett Clicquot (a.k.a on demand champagne), is being cut to just £39 from an original £50 in line with Black Friday, to truly celebrate the upcoming online and offline shopping frenzy!

Gett partnered with Veuve Clicquot to launch the on demand champagne delivery service this summer. That’s right, a bottle of yellow label, chilled Veuve Clicquot, delivered to your door with two champagne flutes within ten minutes via scooter, throughout specific areas in London.

Users will receive their bottle of champagne, supplied by Amathus, available from 4pm – 10pm every day in and around Central, Soho, Covent Garden, Shoreditch, Clerkenwell, the City, Knightsbridge, Chelsea, Belgravia and Kensington.

Additionally, Gett are offering a Black Cab Friday deal whereby, when 3 rides or more are taken with Gett over the Cyber Weekend, Fri 27th-29th, they’ll be gifting users with £5 free cab credits.

Christmas Gift List For Foodies

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At Christmas it is impossible to go wrong with an edible gift. Especially if it sparkles or is chocolate. Here are our favs.

Extra Special Louis Bernard Champagne from ASDA.com

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Silver medal award-winning Premier cru. Fresh and elegant. Rich with biscuity hints. A very good champagne indeed. From Asda.

 

Asda Extra Special Mixology Belgian Chocolate Truffles

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These are just amazing. Come in champagne, mojito and strawberry daiquiri. They are scrumptious beyond words. Nothing artificial, they taste like the real thing. Yum. From asda.com

Asda Extra Special Belgian Chocolate Bauble Truffles.

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A medley of chocolate truffles with salted caramel truffle and a rich Christmas Pudding inspired fusion. Unique and yummy. From asda.com

Carluccio’s Clemente in Camicia

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There are almost no words to describe how delicious these candied clementines covered in chocolate are. Just WOW. From http://www.carluccios.com

Carluccio’s Vin Santo e Cantucci

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This gift set from Carluccio’s is superb. Amazing cantucci and vin santo to dip it into. Yum. www.carluccios.com

 

Arabica Spices: Ras El Hanout, Kabsa Spices, Za’atar and Lebanese 7 Spice. 

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Great spices to put in soups and stews, on meat or anything else you can think of. Make great stocking fillers. Arabica Food and Spice was born out of a passion for the food of  the Levant — the sun-drenched lands of the Eastern Mediterranean

Its founders, Jordanian Jad and Londoner James have travelled extensively through Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine and Israel to procure the finest Levantine produce. Our range boasts a culinary kaleidoscope of delicacies, epitomising the breadth of flavour, colour and texture of one the world’s finest food cultures. http://www.arabicafoodandspice.com

Carluccio’s Panettone

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It’s not Christmas without panettone and this one is amazing. An Italian slice of heaven. From http://www.carluccios.com

 

 

Magnum Restaurant and Bar Restaurant Review By Mary Cooper

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Where better to relax after a days shopping or for a pre-theatre supper than the Magnum Restaurant and bar on Albany Street in Edinburgh,

Magnum Restaurant and Bar Restaurant Review

After a hard day shopping, my daughter-in-law and I, left the buzz of Princes Street behind and headed for the calm of Albany Street. We could see the twinkling lights of the restaurant beckoning us as we hurried through the rain past the handsome Georgian buildings. We were welcomed into the warm atmosphere of the restaurant by David, the restaurant manager.

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Divested of our coats, we were ushered to a table by the window and before we could say, ‘cosy as toast’ we were relaxing with a glass of deliciously Chardonnay.

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The light, juicy scallops – which I chose after much deliberation; everything on the menu looked scrummy – were served with wild mushrooms and a puree of cauliflower and vanilla which was as light as air, and maple syrup which I adore. I followed this with hake, cooked to perfection with clams and little cubes of chorizo.

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Jessica was in ecstasies over the seared breast of pigeon with roasted pumpkin, red onion and herb dressing followed by maple glazed pork, pumpkin purée, black pudding, crispy pancetta, saffron potatoes and broccoli.

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The olive bread could have been fresher but it didn’t stop us using it to mop up the delicious sauces.

David left us to relax with the dessert menu and I eventually decided on warm pear and ginger crumble with ice-cream while Jessica chose dark chocolate and popcorn tart served with popcorn ice-cream which she complemented with a glass of Merlot.

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Needless to say, we cleared our plates, leaving not even enough room for one of their delicious coffees.

The Magnum is well worth a visit; the wine was divine: oakey Chardonnay with buttery layers, and a Merlot with that rich, subtle aroma of burnt toffee which goes so well with dark chocolate.

Chef Dow’s dishes have just enough quirkiness to make you think about what you are eating without leaving you apprehensive about trying something new.

Although not yet one of the few super chefs in Scotland, he is certainly one to watch.

Opening hours

Mon – Sat: 12:00pm – 2:30pm, 5:30pm – 10:00pm
Sun: 12:00pm – 3:00pm, 6:00pm – 9:00pm

Phone Number:

0131 557 4366

Website:

http://www.themagnumrestaurant.co.uk/