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8 Gastronomic European Cities Every Food Lover Should Visit At Least Once
We get it; and we feel just the same. After more than two years of home cooking and restaurant meals largely confined to your local area, you’re feeling desperate...
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5 Of The Best Knife Sharpeners For Chefs
Ideal for keeping your chef’s knives razor sharp and ready for anything.
So, you’ve shelled out a ton or two on a new set of chef’s knives. You’ve put your...
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How To Prepare Your Car For A Family Road Trip: 6 Ideal Checks
There’s something wonderful about a long family road trip and the unbridled sense of freedom and adventure that it brings. Heaven knows we need some relief after the two...
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Knowledge Is Power: How To Better Listen To Your Body Today
Knowledge is power, as the old saying goes, and this has never been truer than when considering your health. If you are looking at ways to change your health...
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AUTUMN 2022 STAYCATION SPECIAL: 5 IDEAL PLACES TO HOLIDAY IN SOUTHWEST ENGLAND
Though government advice is vague and open to interpretation at this point, with popular destinations like Spain and France moving from Amber to Green to Amber Plus and back...
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Where To Eat Near Tottenham Court Road: The Best Restaurants
With a shiny new stop on the Elizabeth Line cementing its status as a TFL headlining act, Tottenham Court Road is now the eminent focal point for those wanting...
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Where To Eat The Best Seafood In Lisbon
Though it’s not technically on the coast - that there body of water you see is the Tegus River - Lisbon is one of the continent’s finest destinations for...
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5 Tips For Surviving, Or Even Enjoying, Long Haul Flights
Ok, maybe surviving your flight isn’t quite the right term. You have a 4’999’999 million in 5 million chance of doing that, after all. Nope, we mean turning what...
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Aspiring Chefs: How To Land Your First Job In A Professional Kitchen
The one-two sucker punch of Brexit and a global pandemic has led to the hospitality industry being woefully understaffed. Though this has sadly left many restaurants struggling, if we’re...
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7 WAYS TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR COMPOSITE DECKING THIS SUMMER
This just in; with summer just around the corner, people are discovering the delights of decking in their droves, with CNBC reporting that “demand for composite decking is rising...
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7 Ideal Pizza Restaurants in Brighton & Hove
Until recently, Britain’s favourite seaside town (don’t @me Blackpool) wasn’t exactly blessed with fantastic pizza restaurants. With the popularity of fish’n’chips on the pebbles permeating every lunch and dinner...
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HOW TO MAKE RISOTTO IN 7 EASY STEPS
Let’s get something out of the way before we begin. To suggest the existence of a ‘right’ way to cook risotto is a dangerous, contentious claim. Italians with grandmothers...
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6 Tips For Sustainable Summer Styling
With the promise of warm days and balmy nights, and those potential trips abroad to lounge by the pool and on the beach, your summer wardrobe is no doubt...
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THE IDEAL GUIDE TO SERVING WINE AT THE RIGHT TEMPERATURE
The difference between a good and a great glass of wine doesn’t always hinge on the grape, the terroir or the producer. Sometimes, to elevate a wine to dizzy...
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TINNED SARDINES RECIPE IDEAS: 6 DELICIOUS THINGS TO COOK WITH TINNED SARDINES
An excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, a deliverer of protein, cheaper than chips and more delicious than, erm, chips, tinned sardines are one of the most underappreciated, overlooked...
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WHERE TO EAT MEXICAN FOOD IN BRIGHTON: THE BEST MEXICAN RESTAURANTS IN BRIGHTON
Mex this can on Monday, took her for a taco on Tuesday, we were making mole on Wednesday, and on Thursday and Friday and Saturday, we chilaquiles on Sunday…
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6 Smart Ways To Make Your Sleep Deeper And More Restful
Don’t you just love that glorious moment, where head meets pillow, dreams supersede reality and a night of replenishment beckons…
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5 OF THE BEST RESTAURANTS IN HIGHBURY & ISLINGTON, LONDON
Islington, it’s safe to say, is a place you can expect to eat and drink well. The home of the champagne socialist and champagne football, of allotment enthusiasts, Little...
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THE BEST DRINKS TO TAKE TO A FESTIVAL THIS SUMMER
Ideal for sipping by the stage this summer
With summer festivals back on the calendar (rejoice!), we just can’t wait to be among like minded people, having a singsong to...
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WHAT TO EAT WITH BURRATA: 7 WAYS TO ENJOY BURRATA
IDEAL if you’re after burrata recipe ideas and pairings.
So many of the world’s greatest dishes are born out of necessity. Indeed, even some of the world’s most beloved ingredients...
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7 Ideal Seafood Restaurants In Brighton & Hove
Could there be a more fitting place for fish, chips, pickled cockles and the rest than Brighton? A quintessential seaside town, but with a foodie scene to rival any...
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5 OF THE BEST RESTAURANTS NEAR LONDON VICTORIA STATION
A series looking at the best dining options within walking distance (1 mile) of city landmarks worldwide. Here, we offer our 5 IDEAL restaurants near London Victoria Station.
With over...
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Hotel Dining: Shendish Manor Hotel & Golf Course, Hertfordshire
If the pace and relentlessness of the capital’s rat race is wearing you down and you’re looking for a country house experience just outside of London, then Shendish Manor...
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WHERE TO LIVE IN TUSCANY FOR FOODIES
It’s a tale well told and a trip well made. One visits Italy, falls in love with the good wine and even better food, and then decides to move...
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6 IDEAL STEPS TO DELICIOUS, VEGETARIAN CHINESE DISHES AT HOME
We've reached the end of Veganuary and we're feeling great; a spring in our step, lightness in our gut and a fresh approach to vegetables in our cooking canon....
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5 SIGNS THAT YOU HAVEN’T BEEN TAKING PROPER CARE OF YOUR FEET
As the Mexican revolutionary Emiliano Zapata once galvanised, ‘’It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees.’’
But despite all of their hard work and...
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5 IDEAL TIPS IF IT’S YOUR FIRST TIME VISITING THE GREEK ISLANDS
Swimming in the cool cobalt-blue sea, languorous lunches at a taverna that last long into the afternoon, dancing to that song while plates smash and shots of ouzo are...
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7 OF THE BEST LOCAL DISHES & DELICACIES TO TRY IN SANTORINI
Some say that Santorini, the captivating Greek island and jewel of the Aegean Sea, is the most visually arresting place on earth. Regularly included in ‘the most Instagrammed locations’...
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5 THRIFTY, HEALTHY MEAL IDEAS USING SEASONAL FOOD FOR JANUARY 2022
January is traditionally a particularly bleak period in the British calendar. Bank balances are barren, the calendar is bare, our glasses half empty (and with water only), and the...
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5 MYTHS ABOUT BEING VEGAN DISPELLED TODAY
Times have changed and veganism certainly isn’t considered a niche lifestyle choice any longer. Each and everyday, more and more people in the UK decide to stop eating meat...
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8 TIPS ON MEAL PREPPING & COOKING IF YOU LIVE ALONE
Hey, let’s not mince our words here; solo cooking can be a challenge. It’s all too easy to just eat beans on marmite toast ad infinitum (just us?) or...
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HOW TO MAKE YOUR WEDDING ANNIVERSARY EXTRA SPECIAL IN 2022
After the two years we’ve all had, of turmoil and turbulence, it’s something of a miracle that any couple is expecting to enjoy another wedding anniversary. So, why not...
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5 WAYS TO MAKE CHRISTMAS MORNING EVEN MORE SPECIAL
Christmas morning… For children, it’s unsurpassed for magic, sparkle and spectacle, with stockings to unpack, presents to open, Santa to spot and an intense level of excitement that makes...
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THE IDEAL GUIDE TO THE BEST CHRISTMAS DINNER EVER
Okay, first things first. Christmas dinner is a subjective, personal experience. Its enjoyment - and ideas of ‘perfection’ - are rooted in nostalgia, family and a whole load of...
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5 TIPS TO HELP YOU DESIGN THE PERFECT #WFH SETUP FOR YOUR FAMILY
We’ve been told that we should all be working from home, yet again. And with that announcement, the tricky balancing act of accommodating various family members into hastily arranged...
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A FESTIVE FEAST: THE BEST CHRISTMAS DINNER COOKING TIPS
Yep, we’ve just dropped the C-Bomb, and in the IDEAL offices, we’re already thinking of where to put up the tree.
It seems like we’re not the only ones; Retail...
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IDEAL CHRISTMAS COOKING TIPS FROM SOME OF OUR FAVOURITE CHEFS
Christmas may be looking a little different this year, but that doesn’t mean you can’t go all out when it comes to the biggest feast of 2020. We could...
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8 CURLY HAIR CARE TIPS THAT YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR WINTER
Beautiful curly hair comes in so many shapes and sizes; 3a, 3c, 4a to name just a few. So, when it comes to hair care, it’s not a one...
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6 WAYS TO ENJOY ALL THE AMAZING THINGS AFRICA HAS TO OFFER
Africa, as the second-largest continent in the world, has a lot to offer the intrepid explorer. There are 54 countries in this vast continent, with dramatic landscapes, relaxing beaches,...
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DIGITAL NOMAD 101: 5 IDEAL TIPS IF YOU’RE MOVING TO SINGAPORE
If you work remotely, then technically, you should be able to live anywhere in the world. With the huge increase in ‘home’ working expected to continue for the foreseeable...
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5 WAYS TO INCORPORATE MUSIC INTO YOUR INTERIOR DESIGN SCHEME
In the same way that personality can be conveyed through our clothing preferences, so it can be shown through our taste in music and interior design choices. Fuse those...
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FROM CBD TO SLEEP: HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR FOCUS IN 6 SIMPLE STEPS
There’s no denying that the internet has made us very fragmented in our way of working. We’re distracted by memes, notifications, compulsively checking the news, and even ou……
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ENJOY EVERY MOMENT OF YOUR TRIP TO TULUM, MEXICO, WITH OUR IDEAL TRAVEL GUIDE
What was once a sleepy Mexican fishing village has, in the last two decades, turned into one of the world’s hottest tourist destinations. For those who have visited Tulum,...
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PREP YOUR HOME FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON WITH THESE 5 CHECKS
Happy domestic living isn’t necessarily about having the most expensive rugs, a sound system of remarkable clarity and a California king sized bed.
Sometimes, it’s as much about the smooth...
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5 ICONIC ENGAGEMENT RINGS THAT WILL INSPIRE YOU TO GO FOR SOMETHING A BIT DIFFERENT
Engagement rings come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. From traditional diamonds to sparkling sapphires, in a variety of settings and styles, the options are limitless. Of course,...
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PLANNING PERMISSION: 4 FACTORS TO CONSIDER BEFORE MAKING AN APPLICATION
Like most influential decisions in life, it’s important that we take a step back and consider our options before rushing into resolutions, especially when it comes to estate developments.
We’re...
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THE POTENTIAL HEALTH BENEFITS OF SLEEPING IN AN ADJUSTABLE BED
As Andy Warhol once so sagely said; ‘’everything is more glamorous when you do it in bed’’. But what he should have added, we think, is the word ‘adjustable’....
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WHY PROBIOTICS COULD BE AN IMPORTANT PART OF A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE
In recent years, scientific understanding of the power of probiotics has increased. A broad range of research has been carried out regarding the health benefits of probiotic foods and...
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7 THOUGHTFUL GIFTS FOR THE GAL PALS IN YOUR LIFE
Trying to come up with the ideal present can be a difficult task, even at the best of times.
And after months stuck indoors, with failed new hobbies, inspiration running...
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KEY INGREDIENTS YOU SHOULD LOOK FOR WHEN BUYING SKINCARE PRODUCTS
Your skin is your largest organ, covering, on average, an area of 2 square metres and comprising 300 million cells. It’s also one of the body’s most incredible organs,...
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HOW TO AVOID BEING SCAMMED WHEN SELLING YOUR HOUSE
Recent media coverage about a gentleman who had his house ‘stolen’ whilst he was away on a trip have made a lot of homeowners cautious, and rightly so. We...
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WAYS TO PREPARE YOUR TEEN FOR ADULT LIFE
Raising a teen is no easy challenge. This is a notoriously difficult time where you are likely to see many changes in your teen and not always positive ones....
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HOW TO AVOID BEING SEDENTARY DURING A WORKING DAY
It’s 2021. The majority of us have spent the past 20 months working from home, still, sitting and stationary. By now, we’re all well versed in the dangers of...
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HUMANE WAYS TO PROTECT YOUR GARDEN FROM CRITTERS, BOTH BIG AND SMALL, THIS WINTER
Hey, first things first; we're all for making our gardens more wildlife friendly. In fact, it should be encouraged! But when wildlife friendly turns into animals eating your homegrown...
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5 REASONS TO GIVE A LOOSE GEMSTONE AS A GIFT THIS CHRISTMAS
We don’t mean to sound ungrateful, but nearly all of us know that feeling of unwrapping a gift at Christmas that they know they’ll never use.
When it comes to...
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HOW TO BANISH BAD POSTURE & PREVENT BACK INJURY WHEN AT-DESK
Hey, you! Stop squinting into the screen, shoulders hunched, neck crooked. Lean back into your chair a little, straighten your back, adjust your wrists to rest comfortably on your...
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HOW TO LIMIT IMPULSIVE SPENDING & BUDGET BETTER
Does impulse spending regularly get the better of you and your budget? Have you ever been in a situation where you promise yourself you’ll save money for that big holiday...
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HOW TO DESIGN A CREATIVE CV TO HELP YOU LAND YOUR DREAM JOB
We don't need to tell you that a CV is a vital part of the job application process. It’s the first thing that an employer sees, and first impressions...
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7 IDEAS FOR PRESERVING YOUR CHERISHED FAMILY MEMORIES
If a global pandemic and an impending climate catastrophe have led to anything positive, it’s that many of us have come to realise just how important quality time spent...
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PART EXCHANGING A LUXURY TIMEPIECE: WHAT’S INVOLVED?
As USA Founding Father Benjamin Franklin once said so aptly, ‘’time is money’’. But if you’re keen to buy a new watch and want to save money whilst still...
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6 OF THE BEST RESTAURANTS NEAR THE ROMAN BATHS IN BATH
To describe Bath as picturesque is something of an understatement. The honey hued Georgian architecture, the rolling, verdant hills, the soothing, laid back canal life...it’s all here and it’s...
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5 OF THE BEST THINGS TO DO ON YOUR NEXT HOLIDAY TO NEWPORT, WALES
Ideal for appreciating the natural beauty of Wales's third largest city
A city that stands at the gateway between England and Wales, and turns the best of both into a...
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HOW TO ACHIEVE THE IDEAL WORK/LIFE BALANCE IN LONDON
Let’s state the obvious here; the term ‘’9 to 5’’ isn't in the vernacular of overworked, underpaid Londoners.
Before the pandemic, the Office of National Statistics revealed that those living...
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THE BEST VOLUNTEERING DESTINATIONS ABROAD FOR SUMMER 2022
For so many young people, whether they’re on a pre-university gap year, have finished studying, or are simply looking to broaden their horizons, volunteering abroad used to be something...
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7 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT GETTING BREAST IMPLANTS
Over the course of the pandemic, demand for cosmetic procedures has risen, with many surgeries and providers noting a surge in enquiries. Moreover, according to Google Trends, the number...
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THE BEST FOODIE THINGS TO DO ON YOUR NEXT TRIP TO LYON, FRANCE
Considered to be the gastronomic capital of France, and to many, therefore, the world, Lyon represents a foodie pilgrimage like no other.
The capital of the country’s Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, the...
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FROM CBD & HERBAL TEA TO KEEPING SAINT MONDAY: HERE’S HOW TO DEAL WITH THE SUNDAY SCARIES
Ideal for dealing with that existential dread so many people feel on a Sunday.
The Sunday Scaries - the feeling of overwhelming worry, dread and anxiety that sets in on...
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6 HEALTHY MEALTIME HACKS TO STOP YOU OVEREATING
Earlier this year, the House of Commons released a report on adult obesity in England, and the numbers made for stark reading. In the UK, around three quarters of...
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ARE THE LEARNING OUTCOMES OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT COURSES?
Business management is an integral part of any business organisation and forms the basis of all company operations. Owing to increasing complexities in modern business operations, companies are constantly...
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6 IDEAL TIPS FOR PUMPKIN PICKING THIS AUTUMN
Could there be a more quintessential autumn activity than pumpkin picking? Ideal for creepy Halloween carving, delicious desserts, creative curries and even those fabled pumpkin spice lattes, this versatile...
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WHY DO YOUR EYES LOOK TIRED? REASONS THAT HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH SLEEP
“Are you okay? You look so tired”. It’s a comment no one ever wants to hear; sympathy that can be mistaken for snooping, concern for criticism.
Unless, of course, you’re...
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HOW CAN I HELP MY CHILD FEEL COMFORTABLE IN THEIR ROOM?
A kid's bedroom is like their own little kingdom – a place to play, learn and even dream. Whilst, of course, their space needs to cater to the functional...