This Shrove Tuesday treat yourself to delectable crêpes on Covent Garden’s West Piazza with Crème de la Crêpe!

In celebration of Pancake Day (February 16th), Crème de la Crêpe will be flipping out of the Market Building onto the West Piazza for a one-off crêpetastic extravaganza – Crêperama.

The crêpe-experts will be showcasing an exclusive limited edition menu, offering both sweet and savoury flavours, including indulgent white chocolate and strawberry crêpes and delectable fresh pesto, goats’ cheese, sunblushed tomato and rocket crêpes - all made on request from their express stall on the West Piazza.

The popular Crème de la Crêpe store located in the Market Building, will be open for business as usual and here you can not only indulge in London’s most delicious crêpes, but eat from crockery designed by ‘A’ list celebrities such as Gwen Stefani, Paul Smith and Heidi Klum.

And no need to wait a year for your whole crêpe fix, anyone buying a crêpe from the express stall gets a voucher for their next one on the house!

With opening hours of 10am – 10pm, there is plenty of time to satisfy your cravings and celebrate Pancake Day with Crème de la Crêpe.

DELICIOUS NEW ‘COOKIES WITH LOVE’
But don’t keep the secret to yourself; show friends and family you care with these fun new cookies whatever the occasion!
How do you show someone you love them? Well this year baking experts Green’s have the answer with their delicious new, ‘Cookies with Love’! Nothing can be sweeter than spending a little bit of time and effort on a homemade creation, so with Valentines Day around the corner, now is the time to kick start your baking bonanza! So this Valentine’s indulge in a different type of flour-power and get baking! But don’t stop there, why not let 2010 be the yearto show someone you care and with these new treats from Green’s a thoughtful and original gift for whatever occasion has never been easier or more convenient to make!

Cookies with Love have been carefully crafted to make for mouthwatering treats that double as a thoughtful and lip-smacking gift! These vanilla flavoured cookies come complete with scrumptious strawberry icing and blackcurrant writing gel so you can personalise your loved ones cookies and give them an affectionate message that really means something. All Green’s products are made with natural ingredients and no artificial colourings and the cookie box also includes your very own love shaped cutter so you can show your valentine the way to your heart! What more could you ask for?

Plus, Green’s have also whipped up a website of fun with Green’s Special Sunday so that on Valentines Day this year, Sunday 14 February, there will be an exclusive competition running on the Green’s website. Just log onto http://www.greenscakes.co.uk/ and tell Green’s why your Valentine is so special! The first 100 people to do so will win a Cookie with Love product so that even after the big day they can shower their Valentine with affection – after all a love cookie is for anytime, not just a valentine! Green’s are also inviting you to upload photos of your cookie creations into the photo gallery and the cookie judged to be the best will also win a prize! So whether for Valentines Day, for a birthday, or for Mother’s Day get baking with the new Cookies with Love!

And also fast approaching from Valentines is Pancake Day on Tuesday 16 February 2010 - if you wish every year for the perfect pancake, then why not try Green’s Classic Pancakes mix. For something more adventurous there is also the Golden Syrup pancakes and for a totally tempting zesty treat, the Lemon pancake mix! So for a foolproof pancake party you can rely on Green’s - all you need to do is simply add egg and water so now you can treat your friends and family to even more scrumptious creations throughout 2010!

The Green’s Cookies with Love can be found in all good supermarkets priced just £1.99, plus pick up the pancakes mixes at various retailers and independent stores. So what are you waiting for – it has never been easier to bake some home cooked delectable treats so just let Green’s lead the way!

OCADO
Ocado has many products that would be perfect as gifts for Valentine’s Day, offering a little something different from the usual chocolates and flowers.

The online delivery service means that last minute presents don’t have to be brought from the petrol station on the way home from work, items can be quickly purchased and delivered at a time convenient to you.

Valentines Day Gifts

• Caroline Gardner Hearts Gift Bag-Stylish bag with hearts pattern £3.00
• Daylesford Organic Mini Shortbread Hearts – The handmade hearts are rich buttery and delicately crumbly, perfect with morning coffee or afternoon tea £3.45
• National Trust –Admission pass for two to a participating National Trust in either England, Wales and Northern Ireland £49.00
• Virgin Experiences spa day –At the luxurious Nougat Spa enjoy an indulgent pampering experience £99
• Virgin Experiences Mini Photo shoot-A one to one session with a make-up artist and female photographer who will photograph you looking the most sexy, glamorous and confident - ever! £99

Please do have a further look at these items at http://www.ocado.com/

TICKETS NOW ON SALE FOR BBC SUMMER GOOD FOOD SHOW

Beat the winter blues and book a ticket to the BBC Summer Good Food Show, returning to the NEC Birmingham from 16-20 June 2010. Tickets are now on sale for the Show that brings you everything you need for a sensational summer of fine dining, seasonal treats, refreshing drinks and perfect picnics.

We’ll have plenty of familiar faces giving live cooking demonstrations in the Summer Kitchen, including the Hairy Bikers and James Martin, along with Saturday Kitchen’s favourite wine guru, Olly Smith hosting the sessions.

The Producers’ Village will be back with some of the finest seasonal and regional produce to treat your taste buds, and you’ll be able to sample refreshing wines and cool cocktails in the Drinks section. For those who love the amber nectar, Tasting Beers Live will be returning to the Show (Friday – Sunday) to help you find the perfect accompaniment to those sizzling summer barbecues.

NEW! for 2010 - the MasterChef Experience was a huge success at the London and Birmingham Good Food Shows last November and now it’s coming to the BBC Summer Good Food Show. Pick up tips from your favourite chefs from the series, take part in masterclasses, watch live cook-offs and if you think you have what it takes you can even show off your culinary skills in the all new Invention Test.

Included in the ticket price is entry to BBC Gardeners’ World Live, which takes place alongside the BBC Summer Good Food Show. Here you’ll find all you need to get your garden looking gorgeous for alfresco dining during the long summer evenings. Pick up tips from top TV gardeners such as Alan Titchmarsh and Toby Buckland, delight in the aromas and beautiful displays in the RHS Floral Marquee sponsored by Renault and be inspired by the award-winning Show gardens. Plus you’ll really enjoy our new Grow your own Garden sponsored by NS&I where you can pick up tips from experts such as Jekka McVikkar on growing herbs.

Everyone loves summer – so book your tickets now for a delicious day out.

Call 0844 579 3169 or book online at www.bbcgoodfoodshowsummer.com

INTRODUCING PUREDKNY MORE THAN A FRAGRANCE A STATE OF MIND, A WAY OF BEING, LIVING RESPONSIBLY.
“pureDKNY speaks to the core essence of who I am and what I want to touch – the people and children I love, and being at one with nature. It’s about those little moments that bring you joy, pure and simple.” Donna Karan
In a world that moves faster every day, and in a city like New York filled with excitement and challenges, we yearn to find a feeling of peace. A moment to escape and find refuge from our everyday worries. A moment to take time out for the things that are closest to our hearts: love, joy and comfort. Sometimes we need to close the door on the outside world to cocoon at home – even if just for a few stolen moments. Sometimes joy is that simple.

pureDKNY captures that moment. It embraces a love of all that is pure and honest in the world. A caress from your soul mate. A smile from a child. The warmth of the sun touching your skin. So imagine a scented lifestyle collection that celebrates such love and mindfulness. One that is beautiful in every way.

The scent sets the tone for all that follows. Sensuous and tender, pureDKNY is the epitome of simple luxury -- a drop of Vanilla in water as its signature note. The soft floral scent also features a Dew-drop Petal Accord, Lotus Flower, and Bulgarian Rose, which harmonize with the floral heart of Transparent Jasmine, Freesia and Lush Orchid. The finish is a cradle of warmth -- White Amber, Creamy Sandalwood and a drop of Vanilla in water. pureDKNY celebrates your most intimate rituals. In addition to the eau de parfum Scent Spray, pureDKNY premieres with an essential body product: pureDKNY Body Butter.

Because pureDKNY strives to be responsible, conscious and environmentally aware, it features authentic good will as its signature ingredient. The drop of Vanilla in water in each fragrance is sourced from vanilla bean farmers in Uganda, the majority of whom are women. pureDKNY is partnering with CARE, a leading humanitarian organization fighting global poverty, to help these women who are playing an integral role in the creation of the fragrance. It will help make a little difference in the world. One drop at a time.

The packaging communicates its message in style and in substance. The clear glass bottle is inspired by a raindrop – all curves and no hard edges. The glass is 100% recyclable. The carton is printed with lower VOC inks and made from Certified Forest paper. The DKNY woman is true to herself so her fragrance has to be just as authentic and genuine as the life she’s created. This is why pureDKNY is more than a fragrance. It’s a state of mind, a way of being and a way to make a small difference, pure and simple.

pureDKNY Scent Spray 100ml RRP £60 / €90
pureDKNY Scent Spray 50ml RRP £44 / €64
pureDKNY Scent Spray 30ml RRP £32 / €45

pureDKNY is more than a fragrance, it’s a way of being. Sensuous and tender, pureDKNY is the epitome of simple luxury with a drop of Vanilla in water as its signature ingredient.

pureDKNY Body Butter 200ml* RRP £27 / €39

Pure comfort. The pureDKNY Body Butter is rich and dense in texture and drenches the skin in moisture. This formula hydrates and conditions skin for soft, smooth and supple results. Lightly scented with the pureDKNY fragrance.
Available Nationwide from 3rd February 2010
*Exclusive to Major Department Stores

Stockist Number – 0870 034 2566

puredkny.com

DISCOVER WHY CHAMPAGNES TASTE DIFFERENT WITH THE LANSON LITTLE BLACK BOOK OF CHAMPAGNE
In celebration of its 250th anniversary, Champagne Lanson is marking the beginning of 2010 with the UK release of its new pocket guide to all things champenoise, ‘The Little Black Book of Champagne’.

Follow in the footsteps of some of history’s most famous champagne fans - Marilyn Monroe, Winston Churchill, Oscar Wilde and James Bond and find out the difference between a Magnum and a Methuselah; Blanc de Blancs and Blanc de Noirs; vintage and non-vintage. ‘The Little Black Book of Champagne’ is a timeless reference filled with fascinating facts that unravel and celebrate the exclusivity and mystery behind the world’s most recognised sparkling wine and reveals the truth behind why different champagnes taste different.

Since 1760 Champagne Lanson has been among one of the few houses to craft its champagnes using the traditional non-malolactic technique, which results in elegant champagnes with a mouth-wateringly crisp taste, and exceptional purity of fruit. World-renowned champagne expert Tom Stevenson recently declared this traditional style as “the style of the future” giving Lanson plenty to celebrate in its 250th year.

The fifty-two page book produced by Champagne Lanson retails at £5.99, but for a limited period it will be available free to all champagne lovers at http://www.lansonlittleblackbook.co.uk/. Order your copy today and toast 250 years of Champagne Lanson.

THE COUNTRY’S HOT SPOTS REVEALED…
VIRGIN TRAINS REVEALS WHERE THE UK WILL BE SPENDING VALENTINE’S DAY
Romantic weekends away are top of the present list for the nation this upcoming Valentine’s Day. With locations such as the Lake District and London amongst the most popular destinations for Virgin Trains passengers, tickets are selling fast.

New figures released by the leading West Coast rail provider, Virgin Trains, are shedding light on this years ‘hot’ spots and it appears people are planning on boarding the train in their hordes to enjoy a spot of romance with 11,000 passengers already scheduled to step aboard on Sunday 14 February. Also enticing travellers with their metropolitan offerings are Edinburgh, Glasgow and Manchester.

Top locations for Valentine’s Day on the Virgin Trains network this year are:
Manchester
Edinburgh
London
Lake District
Glasgow

Says Jim Rowe, Senior Communications Manager at Virgin Trains: “With Valentine’s Day falling on a Sunday this year we are delighted people are utilising this and embarking on long weekends away with their loved ones. With the trend for stay-cations still very strong, it is great to see people taking advantage of the beautiful locations on our doorstep, especially as they are now so easy to reach courtesy of frequent trains, shorter journey times and advance ticket fares.”

For the parents out there the next milestone on the agenda will be half-term and this too looks to be a busy time on the trains with Manchester, Glasgow and London amongst the top destinations. In fact Virgin Trains has already seen nearly 100,000 tickets sold for the upcoming February holiday. Jim Rowe continues: “As a parent myself I would advise anyone looking to go away for half-term to book as early as possible. I remember many school breaks feeling very long due to the challenges of having to entertain the children, and make our home seem like a fun and exciting place, when we would all rather be somewhere different for a week!”

Whether travelling with babies or older children Virgin Trains has an offering for everyone including the award winning VKidz bags and there is something to keep all the family entertained.

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