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Only 1 in 10 getting their 5 a day

While increasing fruit and vegetable consumption remains a national priority, a new international survey has revealed the extent to which people are not meeting government guidelines on diet and nutrition in the UK.

Afternoon Tea for Easter chocoholics

Afternoon Tea for Easter chocoholics

This Easter weekend, chocoholics can indulge their passion for the cocoa bean in a mouth-watering afternoon tea overlooking the Thames at Marlow, Buckinghamshire.

St George's Day inspires 'Old English Specials'

St George's Day inspires 'Old English Specials'

The Granville at Barford is to honour the patron saint of England, St George, with a range of old English Specials. On Friday 23 April, guests can enjoy traditional favourites such as Faggots with onion gravy and Apple Pie. The award-winning dining pub will be decorated with English flags whilst old English ales such as Bombardier, will be on tap.

Sardinian influenced cuisine arrives in Mayfair

Sardinian influenced cuisine arrives in Mayfair

March 2010 will see the opening of Cielo restaurant and lounge. Located at 3 New Burlington Street, in the heart of Mayfair, Cielo will combine a restaurant, lounge-bar, and art gallery, open until 4am.

Breathalysers, urban myths and the truth

Breathalysers, urban myths and the truth

With the recent drink drive prosecution of rugby legend JPR Williams, after he tried to get away with drink driving by putting a penny under his tongue, two questions have to be asked; firstly, why do people get behind the wheel under the illusion they are fit to drive, and risk people's lives? Second, what are these urban myths and do they have any scientific basis to work?

The Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival

The Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival

Some of the world’s most iconic whisky distilleries are lining up to celebrate one of Europe’s largest whisky festivals next month.

Tassimo T20 drinks machine - sleek, white and beautiful

Tassimo T20 drinks machine - sleek, white and beautiful

Same great features, same delicious taste – but the latest TASSIMO by Bosch adds a new look to the range for 2010.

Enjoy St Patrick’s Day at a stylish London restaurant

On Wednesday 17th March celebrate the world’s most famous patron saint, St Patrick in true Irish style at chic bar a brassiere The Ebury in Chelsea or charming Maida Vale eatery, The Waterway. Owned by First Restaurant Group they will be offering a different but equally as sumptuous three-course menu.

A taste of life in delicious Hinchley Wood

A taste of life in delicious Hinchley Wood

Location is one of the most important factors in finding the right home, and so what better way to get a flavour for the new houses and apartments in Hinchley Wood, near Esher, Surrey, than by attending a Local Produce Evening?

Indian fine dining on Bristol’s harbourside

Indian fine dining on Bristol’s harbourside

Myristica is moving into the hub of Bristol’s harbourside dining scene to serve up its award-winning formula of Indian fine dining and quality curries in new premises on Bristol’s Welsh Back.

Customers inundate Myakka with plastic carrier bags

Customers inundate Myakka with plastic carrier bags

Myakka have been inundated with in excess of 5500 plastic carrier bags arriving over the past two weeks of Fair Trade Fortnight.

St George's Day celebrations in Marlow

St George's Day celebrations in Marlow

Celebrate our patron saint with an evening of sheer indulgence at the Macdonald Compleat Angler, Marlow on St George’s Day, Friday 23rd April.

Eggs: The original ‘superfood’

Eggs: The original ‘superfood’

The humble egg should be considered a ‘superfood’ thanks to its incredible ability to boost health and even help tackle obesity, scientists have announced following important new research.

Annabel Karmel makes salmon fishcakes for kids

Annabel Karmel makes salmon fishcakes for kids

In this video feature, Annabel Karmel makes salmon fishcakes your kids will love. The Shredded Wheat and parmesan coating gives these fishcakes a delicious crunch.

Lesley Waters makes fruitful muffins

Lesley Waters makes fruitful muffins

Fruitful Shredded Wheat adds flavour and a great crunchy texture to these healthy muffins.