Life Style

Since coming to England from Ethiopia eight years ago, I’ve lost parts of my cultural identity. I was stuck in a monotonous, isolated routine studying for a biochemistry degree at Imperial College London, without the family-centred lifestyle I was used to. Back in Ethiopia, I’d be surrounded by my aunt, grandparents, friends. So this year, I took 12 months out ...

This Christmas season, Amari Dhaka invites guests to immerse themselves in the joy and warmth of the holidays with an array of festive delights, merry feasts, and a spectacular Christmas Kids Party. The five-star property is delighted to spread the spirit of Christmas across its signature venues, featuring curated dining experiences, festive treats, and exciting celebrations for families and children ...

The culinary essence of the festive season is a kind of sanctioned chaos. Never mind that, from one angle, Christmas is mostly just rigidly observed collective food traditions and grown adults dying on the hill of whether yorkshire puddings should be served with turkey. I don’t think I ever really feel that warming yuletide rush until I have turned a ...

If your idea of a great holiday involves golden beaches, bright blue skies, sunshine and – of course – eating and drinking to your heart’s content, then look no further. Known as the culinary capital of the Caribbean, Barbados boasts some of the most magnificent produce in the region, from the freshest, straight-from-the-ocean fish and seafood, to plump, juicy exotic ...

Ingredients: * 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil * Juice and zest of 2 lemons * 1 tbsp dry oregano * 1 tbsp fresh thyme * 1 tsp coriander * 1 tsp paprika * ½ tsp cumin * ½ tsp black pepper * ½ tsp cayenne pepper more if you like spicy * 12 garlic cloves peeled and minced * ...

L’apostrophe, located in Banani right in one of the area’s busier food zones, is hard to miss. Inspired by the French word for the punctuation mark, the cafe aims to make its mark on Bangladesh’s growing coffee culture. Stepping inside, I immediately felt the shift from the busy streets outside to a calmer, more organised space. The interior has that ...

The Christmas Day lunch, as even the most inattentive viewer of Eastenders will have grasped, is an emotionally charged occasion with the potential to escalate into an Armageddon of insults more explosive than a shoddily made Christmas cracker. Far safer to remove what is possibly the biggest point of contention — the lunch itself — and allow someone else to ...

There’s a story about a whisper network operating among New York’s rich and powerful, who are leveraging their connections to get their hands — and ears — on a revolutionary piece of tech. It’s an AI-powered hearing aid that uses an algorithm to filter and refine sound in real time. Those lucky enough to beta-test one were brought to tears ...

From immersive worlds to intimate dinner tables, Tatiana Kharchylava knows how to create a magical atmosphere. As the creative director of The Birley Clubs — London’s iconic private members clubs — she creates the most talked-about festive settings. Here Tatiana shares ten tips for designing a luxurious, thoughtful and effortlessly impressive Christmas table — no grand budget required. Select a ...

In today’s health-conscious world, choosing the right cooking oil is paramount. Among the myriad options available, rice bran oil stands out as a superior choice for those seeking a balance between health benefits and culinary versatility. Extracted from the hard outer layer of rice, known as the bran, rice bran oil boasts a unique composition. Dr Asraful Alam Sumon, cardiologist ...