How often have you been on a night out with your girlfriends or with your man, and have woken up to your news feed covered in pictures of you from the night before? Starting the beginning of the night looking like Angelina Jolie, eyelashes pristine and clutch bag intact, fast … Continue reading
As a trainer and nutritionist I always start to clean up a client’s diet by removing bread. Reactions to this are often mixed, so I shall summarise my reasons below. Bread has for decades been seen to be healthy, appearing in vast portions on the old food pyramid which has … Continue reading
I am convinced that a proper warm up is an essential part of any martial art session: I see around many clubs that are quite informal about this part of training and they resolve the issue by telling students to “warm up”. People therefore chat away for 10-20 minutes while … Continue reading
“So priketh hem nature in hir corages/Than longen folk to goon on pilgrimages.” Chaucer, of course, wasn’t speaking about India when he wrote his famous tales. But every year, millions heed the call and go forth across India in search of Gods and hopes. For many, bathing in the Ganges … Continue reading
Gratitude alone has been proven to improve your health and wellbeing and walking can also help to: – reduce excess weight sustainably – lower blood pressure naturally – regulate your blood sugar – strengthen your body – reduce stress Health and fitness are two completely different things. It is possible … Continue reading
Over recent weeks this question seems to have made its way into many conversations with friends, and after just finishing ‘Adultery’ by Paulo Coelho I thought that this was certainly an area for discussion. I am certainly not advocating that extra-marital affairs are sometimes the catalyst needed to rekindle the … Continue reading
The idea of “bespoke” is not only is it hand-made, but it’s designed to fit just you and only you. And the mark of a Savile Row tailor is that he pushes that idea to the extreme. Here’s an example. In the photo above, I was drafting the arm patterns … Continue reading
Show off your glow at awesome bbqs with the bffs and beach parties with bonfires this summer! Summer can be the most tricky of times to get your skin looking perfect because of the humidity! So let’s take a look at some steps to achieve a more flawless look. With … Continue reading
I thought I’d try to show you a dinner suit that we’ve just made. The reason is that everyone who’s looking for a dinner suit asks me what style I prefer. I can describe it easy enough but people always want a picture. So before I put this in the … Continue reading
It seems that we all seem to want to appear youthful these days. Particularly, as when you approach certain milestones it is easy to lose your way and still dress like a student when you have a fully fledged career. And for some reason your style just hasn’t quite caught … Continue reading
Grocery stores have lots of different kinds of eggs. All come from chickens, but some are labeled “all natural”, others “organic”, and still others “free-range”. Some are even “organic free range”. So what are the differences and which are best? All Natural: This term is generally meaningless. This is what … Continue reading
City Connect’s Girl About Town, Alexandra Abrahams, reviews one of her favourite hotspots in London – Gillray’s Steakhouse & Bar. Having worked in the drinks industry for the past few years I am in the privileged position of not only sampling the fine cocktails but also the fine food! There … Continue reading
All you need to sew on a button: needle, thread, thimble… and half a matchstick! Even if you pay £2000 for a suit, the sad fact is that buttons do fall off, even the ones sewn on by hand by the best Savile Row tailors. Now I don’t think for … Continue reading
Keifer Derrin of food blog DonkeyFodder.com shares his recipe for a Mexican influenced Chilli Con Carne Pie. Sounds odd but tastes delicious. When I was first told the name of this dish, I bulked at the idea as I really didn’t like the sound of it. Chilli con carne pie, … Continue reading
For my birthday in January a good friend bought me a “joke” cookery book called Skinny Meals in Heels, by Jennifer Joyce. He thought it was funny because I’m always talking about trying to lose weight (due to the amount of eating I do so that I can write articles … Continue reading
Today, technological advances are more relevant than ever, especially in the world of finance. Though the basic principle of using non-coin-based systems has been around for quite some time, it has only been in recent years that the technology to support those ideas has become so widely available. It seems … Continue reading
These are the four points that are important to me when picking a bespoke tailor: Point 1 If you’re told it’s “bespoke”, make sure it is. Ask if he is the actual cutter. Will he cut you a personal pattern? Any company or individual should have a pile of individual … Continue reading
Bangkok sees a steady stream of travelers drawn in by its legendary hedonistic pleasures, ancient temples and chockablock markets. There are, of course, daily glimpses into Bangkok’s less-glamorous side; the beggar asleep in the doorway, the used needle in the kerb, the child begging. For too many, this is merely … Continue reading
Adrian Fernand – Australia’s seriously stylish agony uncle and creator of idobelieveicamewithahat.com – answers your questions on life, the universe and everything. This week, Adrian has advice on how to deal with a boyfriend’s wardrobe which needs to be raided by the fashion police! Dear Agony Uncle, After years of … Continue reading
What is perfection to you? I think that the closest to perfect that I have seen is from children. They are curious, funny, cute, open and honest with their feelings. They are also full of love and joy. However, that is just an opinion based on my beliefs. Your beliefs … Continue reading
This week, Jagruti Dhanecha presents her new recipe on City Connect. Nan Khatai (Nan-khat-aa-ee) eggless biscuits originate from South Asia. They are extremley popular in India and Pakistan. Light, slightly crispy and nutty flavoured cookies; they just melt in your mouth and they are perfect with your tea or coffee. Delicate enough … Continue reading
Savoury and crunchy puffed rice, a fast and speedy snack that can be made in minutes. Preparation 5 minutes Cooking time 3 minutes Serves 2 people Ingredients: 120 grams / 4 oz puffed rice (mumra) 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder 1/4 teaspoon chilli powder 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste) 1/2 … Continue reading
Thirteen centuries ago, the ancient kingdom of Pagan was the first to unify what we now know as Burma/Myanmar. At the kingdom’s height, the capital of Pagan was prosperous, deeply religious and a nexus of trade and learning. From 1044-1287, the wealthy citizens and their rulers built over 10,000 religious … Continue reading
Penne pasta baked in a spicy tomato sauce with a delicious cheesy topping. Ingredients: Pasta: 240 grams / 8 oz uncooked pasta penne 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon olive oil 2 litres Water Arrabbiata Sauce: 60 grams / 2 oz pre cooked sweet corn kernels 60 grams / 2 oz … Continue reading
Now that the November Blues may have hit some of you, please take a minute out and watch these two fantastic boys talking about how to be happy. HOW TO BE HEALTHIER IN UNDER A MINUTE BY CONNOR AND KIAN HUGHES SPARROW Occasionally my nephews, Connor and Kian, come over … Continue reading
Have you ever come home, opened your fridge and wondered what to have for dinner with the few ingredients you have available? Have you ever come back home and ordered some take away since what you had really wasn’t so promising? These scenarios seem to become more and more common … Continue reading