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Roasted Red Peppers the Balkan Way Life is full of coincidences we are told and we experience many. Today I received from Granny’s Secret a jar of Ayvar in the post today for me to try and to let people know what I think. I will let you know what I think...

Charlie Pitcher speaking live from the middle of the Atlantic on BBC Essex, as he battles to beat the World Record of rowing solo in less than 40 days. With 910 miles to go he says he’s on the ‘home run’ after suffering a bout of sickness for 24...

Remember those stunning scenes of the cyclists in the Surrey Hills during the Olympics? Now luckily locals and foodies alike wanting a side order of scenery with their foodie fixes, can tuck into a festival of good food and good views at Box Hill this April at a delicious and unique...

A powerful, heartfelt and moving account of his son’s murder and his fight for justice by Ralph Bulger and Rosie Dunn James Bulger was just a few weeks shy of his third birthday when, on 12 February 1993, he wandered away from his mum Denise in a shopping mall...

Transatlantic Solo 2013 World Record Attempt starting in 40 days In January 2013, Charlie Pitcher will set off from La Gomera, off the north-western coast of Africa, bound for Antigua, 3000 miles west across the vast Atlantic Ocean. He will be rowing completely alone and unassisted, putting his body on the line...

What’s It All About, I Asked Alfie and other traders of Borough Market? Borough Market in Southwark is world famous. A few minutes from London Bridge Station and tube is easily accesible and a must for any foodie. The market has a wonderful vibe about it. Selling all the...

A Week in #Bosnia | Day Five – Blagaj, Jablanica and Sarajevo @ExcitingBosnia After a stroll around Mostar in the morning sun and coffee by the bridge we were off to Blagaj before making our way towards Sarajevo. Blagaj is situated at the spring of the Buna river and a historical tekke (tekija or Dervish monastery). The Blagaj Tekija was...

#Reigate Welcomes Skating in the Park, Tony Tobin’s Christmas Sausage and a Croon from Alfie Moon Reigate & TV celebrity chef Tony Tobin, along with his pal Shane Richie a.k.a EastEnders Alfie Moon have put their heads together and come up with the very first Skating in the Park...

Wimdu…Would Do…Did Do This was prompted by Housetrip posting a link for the best places to see the Northern Lights as it reminded me of a post I started back in January and didn’t get round to finishing or posting…tardy I know! However, here it is now… Fancy a trip...