Tag Archives: Frost Magazine

HOTEL DU VIN LAUNCHES ‘TERRE DU VIN’ With Lyn Harris.

Posted on by

HOTEL DU VIN LAUNCHES

‘TERRE DU VIN’

The bespoke new bath and body range by British perfumer, Miller Harris

Translating Hotel du Vin’s ‘best of British’ brand ethics, Terre du Vin is the new line of bath luxuries created exclusively for the group by British perfumer, Lyn Harris, and her esteemed Miller Harris fragrance house.

Creating a bespoke fragrance is the ultimate luxury in perfumery and using Miller Harris’s unique skills in matching scent with setting – Terre du Vin captures all the qualities of Hotel du Vin in a rich, luxurious fragrance packed with British delights, from culinary and garden delicacies to those irresistible vices of cigars and fine wine.

The scent offers crisp notes of orange bigarade, bergamot sicily and fruity notes of grapefruit – all fused with herbs from an English feast; rosemary, sage and thyme on a base of rich vetiver Haiti and a hint of tabac noir.  Lyn’s style reflects her love of naturals and the delicate use of them is evident in this creation.

Said Nicola McSorley (Group Director of Communications & Strategic Partnerships),

“Our aim is to enhance the ultimate bathing experience and capture the DNA of our brand in a bottle. We’ve found the perfect gender-neutral balance of day and night for all seasons and an aroma that can evoke memories of good times for our guests.  I sincerely hope they like it.  To have worked with such a respected and classically trained perfumer and her quintessentially British brand is a great privilege.”

Launching from January 5th 2012, across all 14 Hotel du Vin properties, the Terre du Vin range comprises a shampoo, conditioner, bath gel, body lotion and soap.

www.hotelduvin.com / www.millerharris.com

 

MUMS CAN GET THEIR MOJO BACK IN 2012 WITH THE MuTu® System

Posted on by


If you want to get stronger, fitter, leaner and more confident in 2012, forever, need look no further than the MuTu® System 

The MuTu® System, has been created by Wendy Powell, a mother of two who has been there & done it, and is also an experienced, highly qualified pre & post natal fitness professional. Her unique, proven, step by step 12 week programme and video series of restorative exercises, effective workouts, yoga and motivational techniques is ideal for women who want to rediscover their waistline AND body confidence, however long ago they had their baby.

Five interconnecting elements have been woven together to put a mother’s body back where she wants it.  MuTu Core is the *find your waist & flatten your tummy* bit, MuTu Breathe, the *tone your pelvic floor & chill out* bit and MuTu New Mum / MuTu Intensive is the *time to get sweaty & shape your body* bit. MuTu Posture is the *stand tall & find your mojo* bit and MuTu Food is the *eat right with no hang ups* bit.

 

Wendy Powell, said, “There’s a huge amount of advice out there for brand new mums but the physical effects of pregnancy, childbirth and mothering – weak pelvic floor, saggy tummy, weak core muscles, back ache – can go on for years, and this is what I tackle. The MuTu® System really ‘GETS’ the practicalities, hormones, emotions and pressures mums face. By following the programme you can stop being confused by conflicting advice and get your body – and mind – back in good working order and shape, however long ago you gave birth”.

She added, “The programme works because it gives women the tools, information and guidance they need to change habits and take responsibility for their bodies once again. The holistic approach is about working out, eating well and increasing self-esteem so you feel sexy, capable, strong and healthy in a world full of quick fixes and unrealistic expectations that just don’t work”.

“Thank you for MuTu – I have been totally motivated & have stuck to a programme for the first time ever! – Wendy, you have achieved the impossible!” Emi, mum of 2

For more information go to Mutu System

Salt Cod Ravioli with sauce vierge and fresh asparagus {Recipes}

Posted on by

Recipe For: Salt Cod Ravioli with sauce vierge and fresh asparagus

 

Ingredients

 

500 gr Salt Cod

1 Onion

10 Parsley stalks

10 White Pepercorns

1 Garlic clove

200ml Virgin Olive Oil

200ml Cream

200gm Desiree Potatoes

1 Lemon ,Juice of

10 ml White Wine Vinegar

200gm Croutons

 

Soak cod for two days changing water every 4 hours drain and poach cod with peppercorns/onion/parsley/garlic

wrapped in muslin discard all bones/skin cook potatoes separately put through mouli warm cream in blender bring mash and oil

together adjust seasoning/lemon juice add cream near end.

 

 

DOUGH RECIPE

 

700 GRAMS OF 00 FARINA FLOUR

l/2 TEASPOON OF SEA SALT

4 WHOLE FREE RANGE EGGS

9 EGG YOLKS

1-2 TABLESPOONS OF EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL

 

METHOD

 

PUT THE FLOUR AND THE SALT INTO FOOD PROCESSOR PROCESS AND ADD THE EGG AND THE YOLKS .

ADD THE OLIVE OIL AND TAKE OUT OF THE PROCESSOR PLACE ONTO FLOURED BENCH AND KNEED UNTIL THE MIXTURE IS SMOOTH TAKES ABOUT 10 MINUTES

WRAP IN CLING FILM AND REST FOR 1 TO 2 HOURS TAKE OUT AND ROLL THROUGH PASTA MACHINE.

 

50 mls Xtra Virgin Olive Oil evo

1 eschallot brunoise

2 tsp lemon juice

6 corriander seeds

1 tomato fine concasse

6 basil leaves

6 corriander leaves

1 white anchovy fillet

1 tsp sherry vinegar ( de soto)

8 baby capers

3 tbsp parsley chiffonade

 

Roast and Grind coriander crush slightly saute shallot, combine all ingredients well.

Season with sea salt and cracked black pepper.

 

To assemble

Blanche ravioli in boiling salted water until just cooked do not overcook it place sauce vierge on plate with some warmed asparagus then place ravioli on top garnish with some deep fried leeks for some texture difference.

 

The recipe has come from David Spanner, Executive Chef at Livebait Manchester.

Livebait seafood and fresh fish restaurant is housed in a stunning Grade 2 listed building which is tucked away on the edge of Albert Square right in the heart of Manchester’s city centre. The restaurant dedicates its menu mainly to fish and seafood dishes and executive chef, David Spanner is intent on showcasing the true beauty and simplicity of fresh fish. The restaurant boasts an excellent wine and champagne list fit to accompany any seafood feast.

 

www.livebaitmanchester.com

 

www.livebaitleeds.com

 

 

Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis Split. Angelina Jolie Pregnant.

Posted on by

Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis are ‘all  but offically  finished’ according to People Magazine, and have not been seen together in public for a year. There has been ferocious debate about the relationship in the last few months and it has now been confirmed that they are living apart.

 

The 48-year-old Pirates of the Caribbean actor has been with the 39-year-old Paradis for 15 years and they have two children together.

 

“According to multiple sources…[they] are all but officially finished,” the magazine said.

 

Onlookers at the Golden Globes said Depp looked ‘subdued’.  “He didn’t smile, walked off stage and went right out the door.”

 

Angelina Jolie is reportedly three months pregnant with her and Brad Pitts 7th child. Congratulations to the happy couple!

 

Let’s Toddle! Free App For Parents

Posted on by

Cow & Gate launches free app for parents

 

Did you know that by the time your toddler is three they will have reached around half of their adult size and could be using up to 900 words? Now, parents never need to miss a moment of their toddler’s extraordinary growth and development with Cow & Gate’s handy new ‘Let’s Toddle!’ app.

 

Available on iPhone, passionate parents can keep track of all of the exciting milestones their toddlers reach, from finger painting to taking those first few steps, as it happens with this handy tool.

 

The Let’s Toddle! app is easy to use with four simple steps:

 

  1. Download it for free from the iTunes App Store.

 

  1. Capture it by taking photos and building an album to celebrate each special moment, making each one totally unique with different frames and captions.

 

  1. Enjoy it as you share with friends and loved ones online, uploading their most amazing moments to Facebook and Twitter, or sending via email.

 

  1. Ask it any questions you may have about toddler development. Contact Cow & Gate’s expert Careline advisors directly who are on hand, day and night, with tips and advice from how to cope with a fussy eater to ensuring your little ones are getting all of the nutrients they need.

 

The app is jam-packed with a whole host of astonishing facts about toddler development. Did you know that a toddler’s nutritional needs can be more than double those of an adult? With so much growth and development between one and three years it’s not surprising, which is why Cow & Gate Growing Up Milk is specially formulated to help provide your toddler with the extra goodness they need throughout this period of extraordinary development. Growing Up Milk is made from cows’ milk, enriched with the key nutrients toddlers need, such as iron, calcium and vitamins A, C and D.

 

 

The Ultimate Valentines Gift…

Posted on by

The Ultimate Valentines Gift…
And a good investment in your relationship!

 
Why not treat your loved one to the ULTIMATE Valentines gift this year – a new luxurious bed and mattress. It’s the obvious place to get ‘lovey dovey’ but a new bed will ensure couples get a good night’s sleep – a vital ingredient in any happy relationship!
A favourite with customers, the Siesta has a super large sloped headboard perfect for lazy Sunday mornings, and its extra height clearance facilitates extra deep fitted drawers neatly hiding items away underneath. A double is only £395 throughout February.
The Cuba, with its hot spice fabric, adds a glorious splash of electric colour to any bedroom and is part of the Warren Evans Space Saving range where the mattress sits on top of the frame, taking up no more of your valuable room space than necessary. Price is only £395 for a double.
Warren Evans, the award winning bed specialist, handcraft all of their beds and bedroom furniture with love from sustainable solid wood in their environmentally friendly workshop in London, and also supply top quality mattresses.

 

 

Social Fabric Exhibition

Posted on by

Social Fabric Exhibition: 19 January–10 March 2012

 

Iniva (Institute of International Visual Arts) presents Social Fabric exhibition at Rivington Place, in which textiles are used to explore colonial history, international trade, labour and militant politics. In the 19th Century Karl Marx’s account of the cotton industry tracked fifty years of boom and bust and the effects this had on workers in Britain and its colonies (and in particular India). Social Fabric cross references different accounts of textile history, focusing on works by two contemporary artists Sudhir Patwardhan and Alice Creischer, presented alongside extensive range of recent and historical archival material.

 

Alice Creischer’s installation Apparatus for the Osmotic Compensation of the Pressure of Wealth during the Contemplation of Poverty tracks the threads that connect cycles of investment, disinvestment and decline. Inspired by a trip to India, the work looks at the economic and social impact of European colonialism and subsequent globalisation. The craze for Indian Chintz caused protest amongst Spitalfields weavers in 1719 and devastated whole sections of its textile industry. This led to Gandhi’s choice of the spinning wheel as a symbol of decolonisation, and caused Nehru to comment that – ‘the history of cotton and textiles is not only the history of growth of modern industry in India, but in a sense it might be considered the history of India.’

 

Since the mid-1970s, Sudhir Patwardhan has depicted Mumbai and its urban proletariat. His painting Lower Parel (2001) shows ‘Girangaon’ (mill village) the place where the cotton mills that transformed the city’s economy and led to the Indian industrial revolution were located. By the 1970s textiles employed one in three of the city’s workers and sucked in migrants from surrounding regions. New social institutions evolved with forms of cultural expression including street theatre, poetry and music and it was a hub for trade union activity and left politics. This painting depicts the area after the mills closed down in the early 80s, superimposing different urban strata – the defunct factories, new small scale enterprises and high rise luxury apartments, invoking the workers’ struggle to keep the mills going and resist gentrification.

 

These two complex works are examined through an extensive display of archival loans and artist interventions, including Company Paintings, Indian Chintz, original journals from Marx, films, photographs, newspaper articles and recordings of mill workers’ testimonies. A curtain and two support structures, a table and wall unit, have been designed by artist Celine Condorelli to display the archival material.

 

There will also be an extended programme of talks and events running alongside, including a symposium on textiles; and workshops with activist and writer Meena Menon. Social Fabric is curated by Grant Watson, in collaboration with Christine Checinska, Nida Ghouse, Shanay Jhaveri, Nada Raza and Karen Roswell.

 

Social Fabric will tour to Londs Konsthall from 6 April until 27 May.

 

Dates: 19 January – 10 March 2012

Venue: Rivington Place, London, EC2A 3BA

Rivington Place public opening hours:

Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 11am – 6pm

Late Thursdays: 11am – 9pm (last admission 8.30pm)

Saturday: 12noon – 6pm

Admission: free

 

www.rivingtonplace.org

 

Tubes: Old Street/Liverpool Street/Shoreditch High St

Rivington Place is fully accessible, for parking & wheelchair facilities call +44 (0)20 7749 1240

 

Golden Globes 2011. George Clooney and Meryl Streep Win.

Posted on by

Ricky Gervais hosted the Golden Globes for the second time, despite his controversial first effort.

However, the Los Angeles Times  says this time Gervais was “surprisingly subdued”. In 2011, Gervais shocked with comments about the Hollywood elite. It lead the Hollywood A-lister to comment on the jokes being “mean-spirited and mildly sinister”.

Gervais said the Globes were to the Oscars what US reality TV star Kim Kardashian was to Kate Middleton – “a bit louder, a bit trashier, a bit drunker and more easily bought, allegedly”.

The Los Angeles Times noted that the British fared well.

Downton Abbey won best TV mini-series and Kate Winslet won for lead actress in a TV mini-series or movie, for Mildred Pierce.

They also said: “When Idris Elba took to the stage to accept the award for lead actor in a miniseries for Luther, one did begin to wonder how many Brits it takes to screw in a Golden Globe.”

 

Meryl Streep also swore in her acceptance speech and looked shocked when she won. A full list of winners is below.

 

MOTION PICTURES
– Picture, Drama: “The Descendants.”
– Picture, Musical or Comedy: “The Artist.”
– Actor, Drama: George Clooney, “The Descendants.”
– Actress, Drama: Meryl Streep, “The Iron Lady.”
– Director: Martin Scorsese, “Hugo.”
– Actor, Musical or Comedy: Jean Dujardin, “The Artist.”
– Actress, Musical or Comedy: Michelle Williams, “My Week With Marilyn.”
– Supporting Actor: Christopher Plummer, “Beginners.”
– Supporting Actress: Octavia Spencer, “The Help.”
– Foreign Language: “A Separation.”
– Animated Film: “The Adventures of Tintin.”
– Screenplay: Woody Allen, “Midnight in Paris.”
– Original Score: Ludovic Bource, “The Artist.”
– Original Song: “Masterpiece” (music and lyrics by Madonna, Julie Frost, Jimmy Harry), “W.E.”

TELEVISION
– Series, Drama: “Homeland,” Showtime.
– Series, Musical or Comedy: “Modern Family,” ABC.
– Actor, Drama: Kelsey Grammer, “Boss.”
– Actress, Drama: Claire Danes, “Homeland.”
– Actress, Musical or Comedy: Laura Dern, “Enlightened.”
– Actor, Musical or Comedy: Matt LeBlanc, “Episodes.”
– Miniseries or Movie: “Downton Abbey (Masterpiece),” PBS.
– Actress, Miniseries or Movie: Kate Winslet, “Mildred Pierce.”
– Actor, Miniseries or Movie: Idris Elba, “Luther.”
– Supporting Actress, Series, Miniseries or Movie: Jessica Lange, “American Horror Story.”
– Supporting Actor, Series, Miniseries or Movie: Peter Dinklage, “Game of Thrones.”

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Cecil B. DeMille Lifetime Achievement Award: Morgan Freeman.

Photo: Capital M.