I always feel that there's something magical in the air on New Year's Eve, filled with the hope that from tomorrow, this could be the best year yet! And so with magic in mind I decided on an 'Alice in Wonderland' theme for our 2014 New Year's Eve dinner party. Come and enter our very own 'Wonderland' for tips and tricks on how to create your very own Mad Hatter's party...
I have to admit that since getting married, my husband and I
have left Valentine's Day to languish on the sidelines while we got on with
married life. The first year we celebrated by continuing with decorating our
home late into the night and feasting on a romantic take-out pizza for two! And
last year we managed to book a lovely restaurant, but we didn't get there until
11pm as we were totally preoccupied with prospective job applications... and I
think my Valentine's Card is still tucked away in my husband's bedside table!
So this year I've decided to make a really romantic dinner
for two, especially as it will be our last Valentine's before our new arrival
in April! Here's my plan of action, feel free to use any of it or if you have
any other suggestions please send them in to designstylebeauty@gmail.com and I
will add them to this post. Happy Valentine's!! xxx
I always think of chicken as the 'anti-marmite' of the protein world ... nearly everybody likes it and yet no-one has particularly strong feelings towards it! However, I have found two recipes that elavate the humble chicken to a taste sensation that will have your guests declaring a renewed love for this poultry that is so often taken for granted. Simply follow the recipes below, Sweet and Sticky Chicken & Ribs and Lemon and Thyme Chicken Delight to uncover the secrets of delicious chicken main courses. And don't be put off if you're a breast lover as these chicken thighs are so tender and juicy you'll immediately forget that you're not normally a lover of dark chicken! Enjoy!
