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Why risk another UK summer washout?

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This is a guest post by jet2.com At the end of last week I was so miserable about the weather. Rain, cloud and cold temperatures haven’t exactly worked wonders for my mood. We were lucky with a couple of sunny days over the bank holiday weekend but the rain has returned this week and I think it’s time to start thinking about a quick getaway. See below for the top five holiday destinations for summer 2013 from jet2.com. Amsterdam Whether for a long weekend or a ‘proper’ holiday, Amsterdam is sure to keep you busy, day and night. A wander down the canals, overtaken by cyclists and watched by those aboard the boats that sail next to you, it’s hard to think of anywhere you would rather be. 2013 celebrates the 400th anniversary of the city’s canals and the reopening of the Rijksmuseum, it having been closed for redevelopment for ten years. You will be spoilt for choice as to where to stay, with some of the best and most unusual – even eccentric – …

Prim & Proper Pop-Up Parks Up in Primrose Hill

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On 1st & 2nd of June, NW1 will see it’s first pop up street event come to town. ‘Prim & Proper’ will park up on Regents Park Road on the forecourt of iconic wine wholesaler Bibendum. The event will fuse together some of London’s most iconic food wagons including Bhangra Burger, Mark Hix’s Fish Dog, Donastia Social Club and Rainbo. As well as a mouthwatering food offering, the iconic Wondering Wine Company’s Citroen H van will be parked up, serving guests with top wines from around the world, Prosecco and English fizz. Prim & Proper will be open on Saturday and Sunday from 12 noon until 9pm(ish), 113 Regents Park Road, London, NW1 8UR. For more information and to join in the fun, follow @113RPR

Cosmo Blog Awards 2013 – Please Vote!

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It’s been four years since I started this blog. Four years! I don’t quite know where the time has gone but as they say, time flies when you’re having fun. I have had fantastic experiences and met many friends along the way and I’m so glad that I started writing about my foodie adventures. I am entering the Cosmopolitan Blog Awards 2013 and would love to ask for your vote in the Best Food Blog category. All you need to do is click on the link below to vote. Thanks so much to everyone that has supported me over the last few years. Here’s to the next few!

The Hackney Bureau

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When I lived in East London a few years ago, Shoreditch was the go to place for fun. I have lived in North West London for the last five years but I know that over the years the area has become a playground for City workers. The young creatives who used to frequent the area have since departed to the surrounding areas – Dalston and Hackney. One young creative that I have known since I first moved to London is currently doing something that my nearest and dearest know I dream of – running an independent cafe and restaurant with her boyfriend. I had heard good things about The Hackney Bureau on Mare Street – the most delicious homemade cakes, a perfectly executed flat white and laid back surroundings in which to enjoy. I had also read about the varied and very good value dinner menu, including a specialty of theirs, braised beef cheeks – yes please! Despite the cafe having been open for a while, I had never visited as I don’t tend to …

The House of Hemingway at Home, Earls Court

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My boyfriend and his family are exhibiting at Home at Earls Court for the next few days so I have spent most of my weekend here, helping with the build up and enjoying the comfort of the new G Plan sofas, designed by my boyfriends sister, Tilly. I thought I would share a few pictures with you. There are lots of elements I would like to see in our new flat when we start to decorate. Head to Hemingway Design to see more of what they do best.