Respectable table manners. It's what makes us British. Or is it? According to a survey, our much-loved, traditional British dining civilities are becoming something of an archaic notion.  In this shock of a survey, 1 in 5 young British adults under 30 have started to use the 'cut and switch' manoeuvre when eating. This alien, Americanised behaviour involves dropping the knife [...]

A sailor went to sea how best to cook his fish. Seafood is just one of those foods that get our taste buds going. Whether you're into salmon, muscles, prawns, or any other type - you just know you're in for a delicious, fresh treat. And it's such a versatile, tangible ingredient that works well with a lot of side [...]

When it comes to selecting fresh, ripe fruit and vegetables, we don't always know we're getting the best of the bunch. What we think will be tasty and fresh, can actually turn out to be disappointing when we get home. When we're racing around the supermarket, crossing off our shopping list, we often don't have the time - or knowledge - to [...]

Venues - they truly have the power to make or break an event. More often than not, when we remember events that were unpleasant experiences, the venue is quick to take at least some of the blame. Whether you are hosting a conference, delivering a keynote speech, or simply hiring a public space for any occasion, choosing a suitable venue for [...]

Food, glorious food. A diet full of the good stuff – fibre, whole-grain, and fruits just to name a few – can do wonders for your physical and mental health. We all know healthy food is good for you – but it can be tasking locating and incorporating these foods into our diets and meals on a regular basis. There [...]

Planning for any special occasion can be both exciting and daunting. You're going to do everything you can to make it a success and an enjoyable one. Afterall, nobody wants an event that's memorable for all the wrong reasons. Getting married is a massive milestone that will stay with you for the rest of your life. It's not without its planning [...]

It would take just over an age to come up with a list of wedding traditions that are celebrated around this diverse planet. Indeed, while weddings are a uniting force amongst lovers all over the world, the diversification of culture over millennia has given rise to wonderful traditions that differ just a bit to ours back home. In the Phillippines, skies are [...]

Food waste is an issue that is growing in severity as our world progresses further into the 21st century. Up to 2 million tonnes of it ends up in landfill, consequently damaging our atmosphere and causing alarming levels of pollution. From farmers and retailers to average consumer habits, we all have a collective duty to take action and preserve the health [...]

Engagement Season in the UK is well under-way, and it’s estimated that there will have been over 100,000 engagements over the 2018 festive period alone. So, expect to see a shining array of engagement rings filling your social feeds, and invitations flying through your letterboxes! Weddings are always a massive social occasion for all involved, and fiances are looking for [...]

Water. We know we need to drink it, but just how much is enough? The 8-glass-a-day mantra seems to have taken over our lives ever since childhood - but just how true is it? Some say this much, others say that much. Whatever H2O camp you reside in, it's important to drink plenty of water when you are thirsty, and to [...]