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Book Review: A Taste of the Unexpected

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Mark

For the past week and a half I’ve had my head buried inside the book ‘A Taste of the Unexpected‘ by Marc Diacono, published by Quadrille Books. The title itself invites you into the book to discover what lies within but … Continue reading →

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Struggling with the new year?

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Mark

I currently find myself deeply embroiled in that peculiar annual event in which all the promises I’ve made myself seem to go straight out of the window. I’ve survived Blue Monday and resolve to survive the remainder of the year. About the … Continue reading →

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How to beat a cold snap

Posted on November 28, 2010 by Mark

As the weather in the UK gets colder I thought I’d share with you my favourite winter warmers. For today we’re keeping it simple and going for a grilled gammon steak topped with a poached egg and served with fries, … Continue reading →