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cake
After the recent diagnosis of my intolerances to lactose and gluten, my world of baked sugary goods came crumbling down on me! My first thoughts being “if i can’t eat cake then how else will I celebrate my birthdays each year?”. Naively, I had never thought about a world without a daily binge of biscuits...
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As the nights draw in, the trees leaves begin to rust and crispy, bright days turn to cold, cosy nights, there is no mistaking that fall is in the air. Ah October, a time of year that favours evenings in around a fire, bundled under blankets with loved ones, all the while sipping on hot...
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sketch
There’s afternoon tea, and then there’s afternoon tea at sketch. While the name sketch might suggest some half ditched attempt at something beautiful, the palatial pink space is anything but. The Gallery at sketch is a work of art. We’ve all been there, sitting with your mums half sisters cousin making small talk over stale...
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vietnam motorbike
Of all the countries listed to visit while on my travels Vietnam intrigued me the most. Before I set off I knew little to nothing of Vietnam or the Vietnamese culture. I was aware of the war with America from brief references in movies and literature and I believed they ate Pho because London has...
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When asked if I’d like like to see the sights of London, whilst on a double decker bus enjoying afternoon tea, I have to admit that I had my reservations. Having visions of plates flying everywhere and cake in my hair, it’s safe to say that I didn’t go into it with an open mind,...
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The 1st of August saw another successful Semple Secret event for Team MSL and for those of you who were unable to join us Editor Sophie Maguire recounts the evening… As guests arrived at the world renowned Club at The Ivy, they were greeted by a member of the MSL team who led them up...
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Semple Secrets are always hosted with the intention of inspiring our audience as we listen to the remarkable stories our special guests have to share. But nobody could have predicted the energy and zeal that exuded from Julie Deane and filled the room as we all sat tight and listened to her story. On the...
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