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C U LT U R E

10 ABSOLUTELY LOVES

43 PERFUME

New scents for a new season

16 ARTISTIC LICENSE

FOOD & DRINK

48 KITCHEN CONFIDENTIAL

20 THROW DOWN

50 VEGAN VICES

10 things we’re coveting this month

Absolutely meets curator Jemma Hickman

Ceramic Art London returns to King's Cross

FA S H I O N

26 FASHION CONFIDENTIAL This month’s hottest trend updates

The month’s best beauty buys

News and views

60 TERRARIUMS

Tom Dixon's how to guide T R AV E L 72 FAR FLUNG Escape to sun-soaked Sri Lanka

PROPERTY 80 LIVING THE DREAM

The most luxurious London properties

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58 INTERIOR INSPIRATIONS

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37 PIN BOARD

Brooches to fall for this spring

Healthy recipes from Mildreds

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ABSOLUTELY’S literary picks for 2018...

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FEEL FREE

ZA D I E S M I TH This year voice of a generation Zadie Smith has returned with another literary winner. Feel Free is a collection of essays that explores the intricacies of modern life. Touching on Brexit and Beiber and everything in between, this is certain to be a conversation starter. penguinrandomhouse.com JOY MONTGOMERY FASHION & BEAUTY WRITER

WHERE CHEFS EAT:

TH E TH I R D E D I TI O N The fully updated and revised third edition of this critically-acclaimed book comes out on the 21st of March. Containing 4,538 restaurant recommendations in 570 cities, you can be sure that, wherever you are, this book will have the right place. smithandbaxter.co.uk MIRIAM CAREY LIFESTYLE WRITER

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here’s something about the clocks going back that brings a sense of optimism. Even the most cynical of us can’t help but feel a twinge of excitement the first time we leave work in daylight.

The start of a new season also provides us with the chance to take stock and remember the things we’re thankful for. On the 8th we’ll be celebrating International Women’s Day which is made even more poignant as 2018 marks 100 years of votes for women - so make March a month to celebrate the ladies in your life.

On page 22 we talk to local curator Jemma Hickman about opening a gallery at the age of 25 and her latest, Peckham-based project, bo.lee gallery. Watch this space. Meanwhile, Southbank Centre's Women of the World Festival returns for another year, bringing together artists, writers, politicians and activists to inspire a new generation of young women.

If blossoming spring is unable to revive your weary soul, then booking a holiday will surely do the trick. In this issue we jet off to Sri Lanka, one of this year’s hottest holiday destinations, for sunsoaked sand dunes and eclectic cuisine. If you want to keep it closer to home, you can’t go wrong with some old fashioned retail therapy. Turn to page 38 for plenty of new season inspiration.

We hope this issue gets you out of your winter funk and excited for everything 2018 has to offer whether that’s female friendships new and old, or the simple joys of a new season jacket. Summer is on its way - we promise.

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TARA WE STOVE R I can't wait to read Tara Westover’s journey to receiving a PhD from Cambridge with no formal education in her youth.

The memoir addresses the challenges she faced getting into and attending college at 17, having no understanding of key societal events, such as the Holocaust. This story proves anything is possible with enough determination.

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LULLABY

Heralded as 2018’s answer to Gone Girl, Lullaby is the latest page-turner on everyone’s lips, which sees an idyllic family tableaux shattered upon the hiring of a new nanny.

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MEG WOLITZ ER I’m looking forward to The Female Persuasion, which is published in June.

Meg Wolitzer’s writing is insightful and entertaining and she should be counted among the Great American Novelists.

This may well be the book that gets her there.

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Wish LIST 10 things we Absolutely love COMPILED BY

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knit it The meticulous handiwork and pointelle knit give this 100% cashmere crew neck pullover a feminine feel as well as a graphic and sensual look. The perfect pop of colour for spring. £200; eric-bompard.com

That’s a Wrap

Crafted from lightweight fabric and adorned with Kenzo's signature eye motif, the soft pink colourway of this scarf looks super chic draped across nonchalant daytime looks. €165; mytheresa.com

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This pink silk-satin blouse was a standout style from Gucci’s Alchemist’s Garden AW17 show. We love it with high-waisted trousers and mules. £1,610; net-a-porter.com

T H E CAT ’S M EOW One for the feline lovers, this geometric print with vibrant background and mysterious moggy is a conversation starter. We suggest framing the print to enjoy the unique piece in all its intrigue. £35; grahamandgreen.co.uk

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Specs Appeal

Pink peepers are set to be a summer staple so get your fi x with these peach sunglasses from Thierry Lasry with a cat-eye silhouette that suits all face shapes. £637; farfetch.com/uk

SOPHIE’S CHOICE Dagny London’s Sophie blouse proffers a feminine update to the classic button-down; perfect with your favourite pair of jeans or dressed up with a sleek pencil skirt. £175; dagnylondon.com

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It’s a Gin Thing

JW Anderson’s disc shoulder bag is the perfect hue for new spring wardrobes and is ideally sized to take you from desk to disco. £975; j-w-anderson.com

TASSEL TREASURES

Family-run brand Katerina Makriyianni creates jewellry that has a vibrant freespirited feel. We love these gold vermeil earrings for adding a element of frivolity to any ensemble. £220; net-a-porter.com

English Rose is a classic gin, combining traditional botanicals and the fi nest English roses.

A celebratory spirit that stands the test of time. £32; silentpooldistillers.com

C H IC S E ATS Be the sultan of style with this colourful suzani print Alpana Cocktail Chair. With its cool modernist shape and psychedelic suzani print, it'll add real bravura to your interiors. £395; grahamandgreen.co.uk

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CULTURE

Girl in the Mirror, Picasso; courtesy of Tate Modern, tate.org.uk

What’s On 14 • Meet Gallery Owner Gemma Hickman 16 • Best in Show 19 A B S O L U T E LY. L O N D O N

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The Agenda LO N D O N ’S H OT T E ST H A P P E N I N G S

EXHIBITION

Coral: Fabric of the Reef Ongoing HORN IMAN MUS EUM

Artist Karen Dodd uses woollen fabric – dyed, sculpted and intricately stitched – to draw attention to coral and coral reefs in this fascinating exhibition that simultaneously celebrates their beauty and raises awareness of their vulnerability in the face of increasing environmental change.

100 London Road, Forest Hill, SE23; horniman.ac.uk

EXHIBITION

Midcentury Modern 18 MA RC H • D U LW I C H COLLEGE

Love Scandinavian chic? Looking for American Modernism or European Bauhaus? Look no further than Midcentury Modern, back with a bigger offering than ever before. Home to a huge range of 20thCentury collectables in myriad price-points and styles, as well as all the best furniture, lighting and accessories dealers in one place, each edition holds a top spot in the calendars of all design-lovers.

Dulwich College, SE21; modernshows.com

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Most of What Happens 13-17 March SOUTH LON DON T H EAT RE

Most of What Happens is a Complete Waste of Time is a collection of peculiar and puzzling sketches, dialogues, meditations, sermons, sales pitches and more - many never before performed from the gently subversive genius of N.F. Simpson.

Stanley Halls, 12A South Norwood Hill, SE25; southlondontheatre.co.uk

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CULTURE • TALKING TOPICS

F E S T I VA L

WOW Women of the World

Around Town EXHIBITION

PICASSO 1932: LOVE, FAME, TRAGEDY From 8 March

7-11 March

TATE M OD ERN

SOUTHBAN K CEN TRE

Journey through Picasso’s year of wonders in this greatly-anticipated retrospective at Tate Modern. With over 100 paintings, sculptures and drawings, as well as family photographs and rare glimpses into his personal life, the myths around the man are stripped away to reveal the artist as you've never seen him before. Bankside, SE1; tate.org.uk

In the year that marks the 100th anniversary since some women got the vote in the UK and when #MeToo shook the world, WOW - Women of the World brings together artists, writers, politicians, comedians and activists for a five day festival of workshops, talks, music and more.

Bankside, SE1; southbankcentre.co.uk

EXHIBITION

YOUR HEAVEN LOOKS JUST LIKE MY HELL Unt il 28 March N EW P O RT STR E E T GA L L E RY

This Month’s Must See

American artist John Copeland hosts his first UK solo exhibition with 25 paintings taken from the Murderme collection.

Blending representation and abstraction, he makes use of familiar art motifs, such as the nude and the table, to explore complications inherent to image-making.

Newport Street, SE11; newportstreetgallery.com

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MACBETH From 25 March ROYAL O P ERA H OUSE

B AC K YA R D C I N E M A’ S

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repare yourself for an outof-this-world immersive cinematic experience like no other as Backyard Cinema launches its Mission to Mars. This latest theme from the movie mavericks will take visitors on a voyage of spacerelated discovery with Sci-Fi film favourites including Interstellar, Men in Black, Star Trek and Gravity.

42 Newington Causeway, SE1; backyardcinema.co.uk

Shakespeare’s story of ruthless ambition is brought to life as Verdi’s Macbeth graces the stage of the Royal Opera House. Expect a bristling and dynamic score, rich costuming and magnificent cast. An unmissable production that sees Verdi at his most theatrical. Bow Street, Covent Garden, WC2E; roh.org.uk

EXHIBITION

TACITA DEAN: STILL LIFE From 15 March N ATION AL GALLERY

See still life through the lens of Tacita Dean in this exploration of the genre’s legacy. From the leading contemporary practitioner comes a diverse selection of her own works in a variety of mediums, alongside those of her contemporaries.

Trafalgar Square, WC2N; nationalgallery.org.uk

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Q&A DIRECTOR AND FOUNDER JEMMA HICKMAN

ARTISTIC LICENSE

She opened her first gallery at the age of 25 and now Jemma Hickman is bringing an innovative new artistic hub to the heart of Peckham

By J OY M O N T G O M E R Y

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Did you grow up with a love of art?

Yes, I have always been creative. Neither of my parents were artists and I wasn’t really exposed to art as a child, but my route towards higher education was leading me either towards art or psychology so I guess I’ve ended up in a role that explores both.

businesses, so it is the ideal area to attract new collectors and people who appreciate art.

It’s also a 10 minute walk from home through the park with my dog, so I couldn’t really ask for a better location.

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Q What motivated you to start your first gallery at the age of 25?

A I had previously worked in a contemporary art gallery in Bath, and assisted in launching another. I was thrown in at the deep end and learnt very quickly.

But having my own vision for what I wanted to achieve ended up being the driving factor in the end and I felt a massive urge to take the plunge.

Looking back, although it was a big step, I think that due to my age there was a certain amount of naivety and innocence.

I didn’t know the pitfalls at the time, and had to learn a great deal about managing a small business while juggling my visions as a curator. I’m so glad I did it when I did, and nearly 10 years on I feel like I’ve finally worked it all out.

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Why did you decide to use your home in Peckham to display artwork?

A When I met my husband Andy, I was renting a town house in Islington where I would often open up the space for client viewings. It worked well, so when looking to buy together we decided to look for a property that would double up as a viewing space for the gallery. The house we found was perfect; the small white cube space at

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Q Do you think the way art is displayed can change its meaning or the way it’s received?

A Definitely. The artwork needs to have its own voice, or be part of a story within a well-curated show. For me putting a show together is a very creative process, and I will often find something new in an artwork, depending on what it is placed next to or how it is displayed.

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the front of the property was previously used as a potters' studio, and the house was very quirky, with light flooding in. It was a dream property for both of us and we instantly fell in love with the surrounding areas of East Dulwich, Nunhead and Peckham.

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Why Peckham?

I love the area - it is vibrant, exciting and buzzing with creative people, interesting exhibitions and great restaurants.

It is also becoming a very affluent area, attracting young creatives and new A

Q What did you want to create with the bo.lee gallery space?

A I have always dreamt of the big warehouse gallery space, and this isn’t far off the dream. It is light with a big window, which adds interest to the space. It is a blank canvas on which I have so many ideas I want to explore.

I want the gallery to be inviting and the work to be accessible. Quality and realness are always at the forefront of my mind.

I’m very lucky to be working with some incredibly talented artists that make the gallery what it is today.

I hope that each show offers something new to my collectors and visitors. I think it is important to remain fresh, and my aim is also to introduce guest curators who might look at the space in a different way and explore another vision for the gallery.

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Q What, in your opinion, is the future of London’s art scene?

A With rent and rates rapidly increasing, and the rise of social media, it is changing by the day. Artists and galleries are forced to find alternative ways of showing, but I think it also opens the art world up to a wider audience. The arty areas of London have become more dispersed, making it easier for a gallery like bo.lee to open up a space outside of central London and still attract a good audience.

With Instagram at your finger tips you can see an entire exhibition without even leaving your living room, which is kind of sad really. As great as social media is for marketing a show, I don’t think you can ever really replace the feeling of being immersed in an inspiring art exhibition.

You have to search to find the good shows, but maybe that isn’t such a bad thing. It forces artists and galleries to try that little bit harder to put on shows that are worth visiting.

“The artwork needs to have its own voice, or be part of a story within a well curated show” Q What exhibitions do you have coming up at bo.lee?

A Our next show is titled Mindscapes and explores liminal landscapes and the sublime. As with our launch show there will be a couple of exciting names on the list, alongside some lesser-known artists.

I’m looking forward to showing a New York based artist called Patrick Jacobs who creates these incredible miniature landscapes that are fixed into the fabric of the gallery wall. They are fascinating to look at and really need to be seen in the flesh.

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What up-and-coming artists are you most excited about?

A Manchester-based Lindsey Bull is definitely an artist to keep an eye on. I started showing her work just over a year ago and we are planning her first solo show with bo.lee later this year. She is a figurative artist that loves colour and there is an oddness about them.

I am an excited to see the work unfold for the exhibition later this year.

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Jools Holland & His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra featuring Gilson Lavis with guest vocalists Ruby Turner and Louise Marshall

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ROUND UP

Best in

SHOW Get the most out of London's theatre scene with our top stage picks for the month

Good Girl ★★★★★

From 5 March TRAFALGAR STUDIOS

MUST SEE

Naomi Sheldon’s Fringe Festival smash hit, Good Girl transfers to Trafalgar Studios in time for International Women’s Day. Growing up in the 90s, living feels too extreme. GG and her friends obsess over music, vaginas and witchcraft. To be one of the good girls GG learns to make herself numb, but at what cost?

14 Whitehall, Westminister, SW1A; atgtickets.com

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His Dark Materials ★★★★★ 20-24 March S O UTH LO N D O N P L AYH O US E

17 years after Philip Pullman’s original trilogy ended, readers are drawn back into Lyra’s universe with his latest radical read, His Dark Materials. SLT Youth Theatre bring to life this modern classic which follows the adventures of Lyra and William as they travel through a multiverse of parallel worlds.

Stanley Halls, 12A South Norwood Hill, SE25; southlondontheatre.co.uk

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Caroline, or Change

The Way of the World

From 12 March

From 29 March

H A M P STE A D TH E ATR E

D O NMAR WAREHOUSE

In a highly anticipated transfer to Hampstead Theatre, this Olivier Awardwinning musical blends blues, soul, Motown, classical music and Jewish folk songs to create a sumptuously uplifting and deeply moving portrayal of America during the social upheaval of the civil rights movement.

Eton Avenue, Swiss Cottage, NW3; hampsteadtheatre.com

Lady Wishfort’s sprawling, dysfunctional family are driven by desire - there’s everything to lose and six thousand pounds to gain. Watch as a glorious ensemble of characters battle it out in this exposing, satirical comedy where everyone needs to win, just to get by.

41 Earlham Street, Seven Dials, WC2H; donmarwarehouse.com

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A Passage to India ★★★★★

Until 24 March PA RK TH E ATR E

How can we love each other in a world divided by race, power and religion?

E.M. Forster’s masterpiece poses this question as it transports us to Imperial India; conjuring up elephants and caves, courthouses and temples. A Passage to India is one of the greatest novels of the Twentieth Century, thrillingly adapted for the stage.

Clifton Terrace, Finsbury Park, N4; parktheatre.co.uk

CAROLINE, OR CHANGE

THE WAY OF THE WORLD

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ith packed courses, record sales and prime time TV programmes centred around the stuff, it seems we are a nation potty for ceramics. As one of the most ancient industries on the planet, ceramic artistry boasts an impressive history. From the moment humans discovered clay could be dug up from the ground and fashioned into the ancient urns of antiquity, to today’s commonplace cereal bowl, the technology and techniques in the art have undoubtedly changed but the basics remain the same.

Returning to its home in King’s Cross for a 15th edition, Ceramic Art London is the leading showcase for contemporary ceramic art and one of the most dynamic displays from the best in the business across the globe. This year’s fair takes place from 23-35 March at Central Saint Martins, home to over 100 years of ceramic art teaching.

Guests can expect 91 of the world’s most distinguished ceramic artists and a varied

selection of exciting and ambitious work.

For those already in the know, this is an opportunity to explore further and buy directly from the creator. For gallery owners and collectors, it’s an opportunity to snap up new talent and for the artists, Ceramic Art London offers a unique platform to showcase and sell their work. With pieces starting at just £15, the event offers collectors of all budgets the chance to take something away with them.

A quarter of the exhibiting makers are from overseas this year, with a third of them travelling from Korea. Reflecting the selectors’ desire to showcase CAL favourites whilst introducing new faces, this year’s fair features 20 first-time exhibitors, including well established potters Henry Pim, with his intricately engineered architectural structures, and Monika Debus, whose symbol laden pieces are the product of a practice that focuses on painting, calligraphy, experiment and chance. Rising star newcomers include Marike Jacobs with her multi-textured cups and pitchers and Hilary Mayo whose graceful, paint drip-effect creations subtly satirise the making process.

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ARTS & CULTURE • CERAMIC ART ANELISE BREDOW; IMAGE COURTESY OF CERAMIC ART LONDON

“The leading showcase for ceramic art and one of the most dynamic displays across the globe” KEITH VARNEY; IMAGE COURTESY OF CERAMIC ART LONDON

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ARTS & CULTURE • CERAMIC ART ANNA LAMBERT; IMAGE COURTESY OF CERAMIC ART LONDON

“The fair pops with colour this spring with blooming polkadot vessels in shades of crimson and cobalt”

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Ceramic Art London is renowned for traversing the boundary between functionality and fine art as demonstrated

by Alison Gautrey’s shell-like tilting bowls, Ashraf Hanna’s undulating modernist lines and Barry Stedman’s colour-splashed wares that bring to mind abstract painting.

The fair pops with colour this spring with Grainne Watts’ blooming polkadot vessels in shades of crimson and cobalt and Lara Scobie’s vases vividly detailed in red, orange and yellow. Sophie Cook’s impossibly elegant bottles return in luminous hues of lemon and lime, while Roger Coll’s idiosyncratic, twisting forms are rendered in bold palettes of red, blue and coral. Sculpture abounds too in Martin Pearce’s Henry Moore-esque forms, Angela Verdon’s sensual works of abstraction and Joachim Lambrecht’s darkly enigmatic forms. While In Ho Song’s playful clay characters push at the boundaries of tradition, and Anelise Bredow’s cartoon-like designs bring some alien-inspired humour to the fair.

Opening with a keynote speech by Grayson Perry CBE, the always popular

ClayTalks, programmed by the faculty at Central Saint Martins, includes Phoebe Cummings, winner of the Woman’s Hour Craft Prize 2017, Professor Simon Lacey on the history of the Craft Potters Association and artist Keith Harrison, winner of the Jerwood Award for Joyride, to name just a few. Elsewhere, Home from Home celebrates international ceramicists who have made the UK their home, while a number of talks focus on how Stoke-on-Trent is reclaiming its mantle as a global centre for ceramics manufacturing and education. These include lecturer Helen Felcey and Dena Bagi from the British Ceramics Biennial, Lisa Hammond MBE, who recently launched Clay College, and Keith Brymer Jones, who plans to reopen the historic Spode factory.

Also this year, and in a first for Ceramic Art London, CSM students will host a ceramic studio where they will make new work in front of a live audience. As well as gaining insight into all stages of the making process, visitors will be offered the opportunity to comment on the direction the work should take as it is being made.

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Among the 40 designers selling are Badger’s Velvet, Charlene Mullen, Dandy Star, Doe Leather, Drift jewellery, Ella Doran, Fliff Carr, Home Address, Poplin PJ’s, Spry Workwear and Trill Farm.

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GRAND DESIGNS VILSHENKO

Everyone's favourite Russian-born brand, Vilshenko, has taken a trip to the manicured lawns and lofty interiors of the country manor for SS18.

Think English Romanticism meets Eastern-inspired, folkloric flourishes. vilshenko.com

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Usher in budding spring with sunny suits, statement jewellery and the 2018 cardigan

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Last year's suit trend has been given a springtime makeover thanks to Jigsaw. For SS18 the brand has delivered the perfect borrowed-from-the-boys silhouette in a universally flattering shade of yellow: vibrant but not garish, pastel yet not saccharine. Simply add sliders and a tan leather cross-body bag and you’re good to go.

Longline Blazer, £190; Portofino Trouser, £115; Madina Raffia Slider, £75

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HAMMERED EARRINGS

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Artistic LICENSE WA R E H O U S E X T H E B A R B I CA N

Warehouse has paired up with leading international arts centre, the Barbican, for a very design-savvy capsule collection. Embellished with bamboo motifs and abstract prints in orange, green and black colourways, the pieces draw inspiration from both the centre’s renowned conservatory and the textured planes of the concrete exterior. warehouse.co.uk

WHAT?

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This March, jewellery designer Maya Magal has collaborated with five stylish women - including The Telegraph's Sophie Warburton and Harper’s Bazaar's Charlotte Davey - to create a ring design which expresses both their personal style and Magal's own brand of everyday luxury. We want them all. From £72 mayamagal.co.uk

EDITOR’S PICK

NU

Modern minimalism meets wearable silhouettes in NU’s new season offering

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Thanks to Muiccia Prada and Alessandro Michele the humble cardigan has stolen the sartorial spotlight this season. Madeleine Thompson’s waisttie iteration offers a nod to Gucci with its collegiate red, white and blue hues. £375

NU is the Turkish fashion brand that has been building an international presence since its inception in 2002.

Shaped around an aesthetic of deconstruction, the brand's collections are created by a collaborative team of in-house designers, pattern makers and manufacturers. The finished article is avant garde yet wearable, statement-making yet timeless. Think dramatic silhouettes in a minimalist, tonal colour palette.

WHO?

The NU woman is a city-dweller looking for a hard-wearing uniform with serious style credentials. She is not defined by age but by a timeless approach to trends; she craves cutting-edge design alongside elegance and comfort.

WHERE?

Operating with 16 stores worldwide, NU has steadily built brand loyalty and consumer recognition through its niche positioning in the market. The brand's first London store will be located at 15 New Cavendish Street Marylebone and a second store is to follow in Chelsea. Watch this space.

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GOODY BAG M AY R A F E DA N E

Forget big name brands and lurid logos, because donning the latest under-theradar label is the real way to get style kudos. Our top pick for 2018? Bag designer Mayra Fedane has won us over with her vibrant, personality-packed designs. The ideal pick-me-up for your spring wardrobe. mayrafedane.myshopify.com

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Frayed Star Jeans, £79; hush-uk.com

Nashville Piped SatinCrepe Midi Dress, £1,150; net-a-porter.com

COACH Suede Western Jacket, £1,100; uk.coach.com

TOPSHOP Petra Round Felt Hat, £22; topshop.com COACH 1941 SS18

EDITOR’S PICK OFFICE Abandon High Cut Western Boots, £95; office.co.uk

ETRO Belted Fringed Wool-Blend Gilet, £785; net-a-porer.com

CHLOÉ Marcie Mini Shoulder Bag, £260; chloe.com

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LONGCHAMP Silk Scarf With Leather Tassels, £410; uk.longchamp.com

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COACH Horse Print Pleated Skirt With Side Panel, £595; uk.coach.com

WAREHOUSE

JOSEPH Heart Spot Crosby Dress, £495; joseph-fashion.com

Colour Block Western Shirt, £56; warehouse.co.uk

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March NEW Collectors An online only auction Featuring works by Madge Gill, Burning Candy Crew, Sayad Haider Raza, Marc Quinn and Paula Rego

Thursday 15 February – Tuesday 6 March Jewellery & Watches

Featuring pieces by JAR, Cartier, Buccelatti, Hermes, Lacloche, Chaumet, George Jensen and Piaget

Tuesday 20 March

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Featuring Silver, Objects of Vertu, Works of Art, Silver, Ceramics & Glass, Furniture & Rugs

Thursday 22 March

Modern & Contemporary British Art - An online only auction Featuring Paintings, Prints, Drawing and Sculptures from British artists

Friday 9 – Tuesday 27 March

Please contact us for further information or if you would like one of our specialists to provide you with a free valuation clientservices@roseberys.co.uk +44 (0) 20 8761 2522 70/76 Knights Hill, London, SE27 0JD www.roseberys.co.uk

Featuring Fine Paintings, Drawings, Prints and Picture Frames

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FASHION • JEWELLERY

Pin Board Add some artistic appeal to your outfit with this season’s brooch 2.0

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Brass Sterling Silver & Wooden Brooch, available at tomfoolery Jewellery Gallery

Geometric Brooch, £228 matchesfashion.com

Hand Crystal-Embellished Brooch, £690 matchesfashion.com

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Crab Brooch, £49 uterque.com

Kozminka Brooch, £577 thepommier.com

ROCHAS

NINA KASTENS

WOLF & MOON

Crystal Bee Brooch, £163 matchesfashion.com

Gold-Plated Face Brooch, £145 available at tomfoolery Jewellery Gallery

Pink Wildflower Brooch, £29 wolf-and-moon.com

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

Into the

LIGHT ILLAMASQUA

Everyone’s going gaga for 'the glow', and we’ve just found the highlighter holy grail. Illamasqua’s Beyond Power is a no.1 cult bestseller and this year they’re releasing a new shade: Daze. This iridescent pink highlighter is on the right side of shimmery and will certainly have people asking after your skincare secret. illamasqua.com

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Strip it back this March with sustainable skincare, workout-ready cosmetics and a glow-boosting base

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BRIT Girl ALEXA CHUNG FOR

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Everyone’s favourite fashion muse, Alexa Chung, has been announced as L’Oréal Professionnel’s International Spokesperson for 2018 and will front two exciting new launches: the Parisian Nudes colour collection and Pro Fiber, a hair repair range.

It-girl tresses here we come. lorealprofessionnel.co.uk SKIN689

MEDIK8

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Ultimate Recovery™ Bio-Cellulose Zinc Mask, £60; medik8.com

5 OF THE BEST SHEET MASKS

CHARLOTTE TILBURY

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HEALTH & BEAUTY • NOTES SALON REVIEW

GAME FACE CLINIQUEFIT

Attention all fitness freaks: Clinique has just released a line of cosmetics that won't compromise your workout.

Suitable for before, during and after exercise, this seven-piece collection is formulated to be longwearing but not poreclogging. From storm-proof mascara to sweat-resistant foundation, these are your new gym bag staples.

EDITOR’S PICK

My DetoxDiet

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PURE AND SIMPLE

BY SARAH

Good to Glow

D R B A R B A R A ST U R M

Forget contouring and say goodbye to HD brows, because 2018 is going to be the year of low-key beauty.

Step one to achieving that elusive, well-rested radiance?

Dr. Barbara Sturm’s Glow Drops. Used on its own or combined with your favourite skincare product, this super serum will refine pores and brighten the complexion. £105. dr-barbara-sturm.com

By Sarah was born after its founder, Sarah, was unable to find any beauty products suitable for her sister who was recovering from leukaemia. The experience inspired her to create her own line of plant-based, honestlylabelled and sustainablysourced skincare. bysarahlondon.com

Postal Perfumes SNIPH

Match your perfume to your mood and discover new niche fragrances with Sniph, the new monthly subscription service. For just £17.99 a month, fragrance-lovers can road test new scents in the form of purse-friendly 7ml dispensers. Ideal for girls on the go. sniph.co.uk

yDetoxDiet was founded in 2006 by nutritionist Ilona Wesle and Susanne Kollner, an experienced manager of detox and weight loss spas in Germany. Located in Greenwich and Blackheath, these shop and detox centres are among the first to combine detox diets, snacks and supplements alongside a range of detox treatments.

The Greenwich branch is a mere two minute walk from Cutty Sark DLR station and situated on the historic terracefronted College Approach. After a long, cold and tube-strike affected month we were in need of some serious TLC and MyDetoxDiet’s lava shells relax massage seemed right up our street.

The small yet light-filled space, located at the top of the building, was quiet and peaceful when we arrived on a sunny Saturday morning. We were directed to the treatment room, which was tucked away on the top floor, offering a rare moment of quiet. With the soundtrack of the sea whispering in the background, we enjoyed an hour of heaven in the hands of our lovely masseuse. Using the natural benefits of heated Tiger Clam Shells, this clever massage stimulated blood supply, while using deep tissue pressure points to target muscle tension. The result? All our aches and pains had been melted away.

Grabbing an immune boosting smoothie on the way out, we left MyDetoxDiet in a happy, massage-induced daze.

MY DETOXDIET

£65 for 60 minutes 20 College Approach, SE10 mydetoxdiet.co.uk

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HEALTH & BEAUTY • SCENT

PERFUME

New Kids on

THE BLOCK Add something new to your olfactory oeuvre with this year’s new fragrance talents B y M I C H A E L D O N OVA N

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s I scour the globe for original, exciting scents, every once in a while I experience a moment for which all true perfume believers hope and pray the discovery of a brand new talent.

Lucy Atkinson arrived at the Perfumery just before Christmas and blew me away. Her passion, fervour and joy when describing her scents meant I had found a kindred spirit.

The first thing that alerted me to greatness were the caps of her bottles. The first contact with a scent is important and Lucy has covered hers with high quality velvet ribbon.

It feel luxurious, warm and soft like skin - the perfect introduction to a perfume.

Then there are the scents themselves. Lucy is half French, and obviously it’s the right half, as these are perfumes of great style and poise.

‘Samedi A Paris’ oozes that nonchalant, je ne sais quoi for which Les Parisiennes are famed. Sunshine in the form of bergamot and mentha citrata echo Paris in the spring, uplifting and full of life and promise.

The heart has a crisp cotton note with soft woods warming it to skin temperature. And what would a jaunt along the boulevards be without the scent of coffee? Here it lies at the base with the soft summer scent of hay and a glowing, bewitching amber.

‘APÉRO’ is incredibly intoxicating with the cocktail bite of bitter orange, juniper and lime at the top fizzing across my one of my favourite aromas, that of Garrigue herbs in the summer sun. Team this with salt, black pepper, star anise and soft tobacco and you are transported to a fabulous bar in Juan Le Pins at sunset.

“Her passion, fervour and joy when describing her scents meant I had found a kindred spirit” Bruno Fazzolari is a hugely talented, self-taught perfumer based in San Francisco. He is a successful visual artist and his paintings are often inspired by the fact he has the condition ‘synesthesia’. This cross-wiring of the senses manifests in different ways, but in his case Bruno smells in colour. I have found that many people come to fragrance with this condition as they use the olfactory creative process as a kind of therapy. They construct a fragrance visually as well as with the nose and therefore can conjure some of the most arresting and innovative scents.

Bruno came to perfume very recently, yet he won an ‘Art & Olfaction Award’ for his fragrance ‘Lamp Black’. However it was ‘Au Delà Narcisse’ that captured my imagination. This is without doubt the most glorious conjuring of the narcissus on the planet. A classic white-floral chypre, made in the old-school way with genuine oakmoss and labdanum. The narcissus note is clear, fresh and unmistakable, supported by heavy doses of highest quality absolutes of Egyptian jasmine and French orange flower. Made with a very rare and exquisite extraction of Narcissus, but this is no fading flower, instead the blooms soar over a classic base, richly spicy and resinous with just the right amount of animalic purr.

The olfactory world is now that little bit more wonderful. roullierwhite.com A B S O L U T E LY. L O N D O N

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HEALTH & BEAUTY • PRODUCTS

YU LING ROLLERS Jade Facial Roller, £18 cultbeauty.co.uk

EDITOR’S PICK JULEP Chacoal Kongjac Sponge, £7 julep.com

SWISS CLINIC Skin Roller, £42 swissclinic.co.uk

DR. DENNIS GROSS SKINCARE

NU FACE

Spectr Lite Eye Care Pro LED, £168 spacenk.com

TWEEZERMAN Bright Complexion Facial Dermaplaner, £33 boots.com

TOOLS OF THE TRADE

Mini Facial Toning Device, £150 lookfantastic.com

GHD HAIR Soft Curl Tong, £120 ghdhair.com

CHARLOTTE TILBURY Hollywood Complexion Brush, £30 charlottetilbury.com

From micro-needling to facial massage: introducing the new gadgets for your beauty arsenal B y J OY M O N T G O M E R Y

BEAUTY BIOSCIENCE GloPro Micro Stimulation Facial Tool, £240 qvcuk.com

TARTE COSMETICS

FOREO

Five-Piece Limited Edition Brush Collection, £41 qvcuk.com

UFO, £249 foreo.com

CARITA My C.L.E., £399 carita.com

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FOOD & DRINK

Modern Menu LE PONT DE LA TOUR

Chef Julien Imbert, previously of Dinner by Heston and Sketch, has taken over the kitchen of Tower Bridge institution, Le Pont de la Tour. He has revamped the menu to include modern French dishes such as Gigha halibut with curry velouté, mussels and gruyere crust, and salt-marsh lamb, black garlic and lemon yoghurt.

36 Shad Thames, SE1 lepontdelatour.co.uk

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GRAPE news Wine recommendations for the month

TASTING NOTES

London’s food news and delicious things to see you through March

By MIRIAM CAREY

By BERRY BROS. & RUDD

2013 Berry Bros. & Rudd English Sparkling Wine £25.95 Produced in Appledore vineyards in Hampshire, this sparkling wine is created from a blend of 72 percent Chardonnay, 22 percent Pinot Noir and six percent Pinot Meunier and is the perfect aperitif for Easter.

2016 Berry Bros. & Rudd Old-Blocks Chenin Blanc by Tierhoek £14.25 Brand new to the Berry Bros. & Rudd own-label range, this chenin displays the grape's classic citrus and orchard fruit aromas. It is an elegant and refreshing wine, ideal to enjoy with charcuterie or white meat.

2015 Barbera d’Asti, La Mora, Laiolo Reginin, Vinchio, Piedmont £14.75 Bursting with aromas of blueberry and blackcurrant with a hint of white pepper, this juicy fruity red wine has both refreshing acidity and silky tannins.

Great with a tomato-based pasta dishes.

BERRY BROS. & RUDD Berry Bros. & Rudd is Britain's oldest wine and spirit merchant, having traded from the same shop since 1698. Today the company also has offices in Japan, Singapore and Hong Kong, a Wine School and an exclusive fine wine and dining venue in St James's.

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Following the success of Cookbook Club at Dock Kitchen, Stevie Parle’s Greenwich outpost, Craft London, will be hosting the duo behind Prawn on the Lawn. Come down on the 15th March to chat to Rick and Katie Toogood and see them cook up dishes from their eagerly awaited cookbook.

Peninsula Square, SE10 craft-london.co.uk

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FOOD & DRINK• NOTES Our pick of the best

EASTER EGGS DAYLESFORD Organic Dairy-Free Rose Petal Egg, £15; daylesford.com

HARRODS

HUMBLE PIE

Alistair Birt Chocolate and Salted Caramel Egg, £50; harrods.com

SPARROW

HOTEL CHOCOLAT Ostrich Egg, £75; hotelchocolat.com

NEW LOOK B E G G I N G B OW L

This month, Begging Bowl will be undergoing refurbishment, to reopen later this year with a fully renovated kitchen and bar. Visit for a cocktail made from Begging Bowl’s handcrafted spirits and a light snack from the new spring menu.

168 Bellenden Road, SE15 thebeggingbowl.co.uk

Sparrow's pastry chef Terry Blake, previously of St. John Bread & Wine, has teamed up with pie maestro Calum Franklin for a one-off collaboration for British Pie Week.

Dishes are sure to be delicious - a highlight includes black sesame, banana and passionfruit pie.

2 Rennell Street, SE13 sparrowlondon.co.uk

L’ARITSAN DU CHOCOLAT Dark Chocolate Gold Leaf Sculpture, £35; artisanduchocolat.com

BOOJA BOOJA Organic, Dairy-Free, Hazelnut Chocolates in Decorative Egg, £12.99; boojabooja.com

LAKRIDS Chocolate Coated Liquorice in Dulce de Leche or Passion Fruit, £26.99; int.lakrids.nu

POSITIVE PITCH POP BRIXTON

PIERRE HERME Ouef Lucio Fontana, £136; pierreherme.com

BUTCHER'S BANQUET

SELFRIDGES Milk Chocolate Easter Egg, £29.99; selfridges.com

M AC E L L A I O R C U N I O N ST R E E T

The much-loved Italian steak house, Macellaio RC Union Street, has launched a series of butchery masterclasses. Promising to teach guests their T-bone from their topside, classes are suited to both novices and connoisseurs. They are also intimate affairs, ending in a three course meal.

Arch 24, 229 Union Street, SE1 macellaiorc.com

LIBERTY Chocolate Society Fried Easter Egg, £29.95; libertylondon.com

Lambeth Council has announced a two-year extension to Pop Brixton's lease, meaning the street food venue will stay until 2020. The small business hub works hard to have a positive impact on the community, and since opening they have added £9 million per year to Brixton’s economy.

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his elegant and simple raw salad is all about letting the natural colours and flavours of summer vegetables shine through. If you can’t get yellow courgettes, you can use regular green ones.

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Bright Food, BOLD FLAVOURS Exciting and sustainable recipes from Mildred’s first Vegan Cookbook

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ack in the late 1980s, when London’s Soho was still edgy, we launched Mildreds on an unsuspecting public. Those were the days when diners were all too accustomed to vegetarian food being brown and ‘worthy’, dished up on earthenware pottery. But our aim at Mildreds was – and still very much is – to deliver an inspiring eating experience with fresh, vibrant vegetarian dishes featuring ideas from a wide variety of culinary styles.

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The original Soho restaurant has now been joined by three sister restaurants in Camden, Kings Cross and Dalston, and in 2015 Mildreds The Cookbook was published, showcasing some of our favourite recipes from the restaurant. We are now extremely proud to present Mildreds Vegan Cookbook, where we have chosen to focus exclusively on vegan cooking.

Vegan cooking is often regarded as a relatively complicated way of preparing food, and it can seem daunting to make the move away from the more traditional approach to working with unfamiliar ingredients. But there is now an abundance of vegan ingredients and substitutes readily available at all major supermarkets, and we show you how a well-stocked larder and refrigerator, together with a little forethought, can help make the process easier.

2–3 yellow courgettes 12 asparagus spears juice of ½ lemon 1/3 teaspoon sea salt flakes 150g pea shoots 4–6 tablespoons Cashew Cream, to serve

Fo r t h e r e d b a s i l o i l 30g red basil, tough stems removed grated zest and juice of ½ orange ¼ teaspoon agave syrup 100ml light olive oil sea salt flakes Using a French-style peeler, slice long thin strips off the courgettes until you reach the seeds, then discard the seedy centre.

Remove the tough part of the asparagus by bending each spear at the stalk end and allowing it to snap where the tender part begins. Cut the tender part into strips as thin as you can manage.

Toss the courgette and asparagus strips with the lemon juice and salt in a bowl, cover with clingfilm and leave them to stand in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

To make the red basil oil, simply blend all the ingredients in a blender, or in a measuring jug with a stick blender, until smooth.

Give the courgettes and asparagus a little squeeze to remove the excess liquid, then toss with the pea shoots and four tablespoons of the red basil oil.

Put a tablespoon of the cashew cream on each plate and then a small handful of the salad. Drizzle over more red basil oil.

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Wash the urid beans and dahl, then leave to soak in cold water overnight. Wash and soak the red kidney beans separately.

Drain the urid beans and dahl and set aside. Drain the kidney beans, wash again and place in a saucepan. Cover with plenty of fresh water, add a little salt and bring to the boil. Boil rapidly for a good 10 minutes, skimming off any foam, then drain.

Heat the oil in a medium-sized saucepan, add the onion with the ginger and chilli and cook over a medium heat, stirring frequently, until it begins to brown. Add the spices and cook gently for a few minutes.

Stir in the red kidney beans, urid beans and dahl, then pour in enough water to cover by 2cm. Add the remaining ingredients (except the coriander) and simmer over a medium heat for 45 minutes–1 hour, stirring frequently, until the beans and pulses begin to break down. Add water as necessary, but the dahl should be quite thick and with a creamy consistency.

Season to taste with salt.

Mango Chutney INGREDIENTS

Goa Bowl

Dahl

Serves 4-6

INGREDIENTS

ildred's Goa bowl is a bowl full of fresh and filling South Indianinspired goodies – dahl, cardamom and pea basmati, mango chutney, okra, coconut chutney, lime and coriander naan. Here we give you the recipe for Mildred's dahl and mango chutney, but you can find the recipe for the other components in their book.

Madhur Jaffrey says the key to great dahl is the very frequent stirring and we’re not going to argue with Madhur. The urid beans, also known as mungo beans or black lentils, are common to South Indian cuisine and are easy to find in shops with a decent Asian selection and in some supermarkets, or online.

For a quicker-cooking version, you can just use 300g dried chana dahl, thoroughly rinsed.

150g dried urid beans 100g dried chana dahl 150g dried red kidney beans 75ml light oil (groundnut or sunflower) 1 onion, diced 3cm piece of fresh root ginger, peeled and grated, then finely chopped 1 green chilli, diced ½ tablespoon cumin seeds ½ tablespoon toasted and ground cumin seeds ½ cinnamon stick ½ teaspoon chilli powder 1/3 teaspoon chilli flakes ½ teaspoon toasted and ground cardamom seeds ¼ teaspoon toasted and ground whole cloves good pinch of grated nutmeg 400g can chopped tomatoes, half blended to a purée 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves juice of 1 lime 20g coriander, chopped, to garnish salt

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50ml light oil ½ small onion, finely diced 5g peeled fresh root ginger ¼ red chilli, finely chopped seeds from 2 green cardamom pods ½ cinnamon stick ¼ teaspoon cumin seeds 1/8 teaspoon crushed coriander seeds good pinch of nigella seeds 1/8 teaspoon turmeric 1 Bramley apple, peeled, cored and diced 1 mango, stoned, peeled and finely diced 100g caster sugar 1/8 teaspoon salt 100ml water 50ml cider vinegar Heat the oil in a small saucepan, add the onion and sauté over a medium heat, stirring frequently, until browned. Add the ginger and cook for a further few minutes.

Stir in the chilli and all the spices except the turmeric and cook gently.

Add all the remaining ingredients and cook for 30–40 minutes, stirring frequently.

Leave to cool and store in a sterilized jar or in an airtight sturdy plastic food container in the refrigerator. It will keep for 7–10 days if stored correctly.

TO AS S EM B LE Each serving should comprise a large serving of dahl, a large scoop of basmati rice, a naan bread, a few okra, a small portion of mango chutney. Garnish with spring onions, coriander and a lime wedge.

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Plum Teriyaki Aubergine INGREDIENTS teriyaki marinade reserved from the Teriyaki-marinated Tofu 3 plums, stoned and diced 1 tablespoon coconut or caster sugar 10–12 baby aubergines or 2 regular aubergines 75ml blended oil (half sesame and half sunflower) salt Add the reserved marinade to a small saucepan along with the plums and sugar and simmer for 8–10 minutes until the plums have softened and are fully cooked.

Remove from the heat and blend in a food processor or with a stick blender. Taste for sweetness and add more sugar if needed.

Cut the aubergines in half and score the cut sides in a crisscross pattern, cutting almost all the way down through the flesh but without piercing the skin. Place in a bowl or colander, sprinkle lightly with salt and leave to sit for an hour. Rinse the aubergines and place in a bowl with the oil, then toss to coat the aubergines well.

Tokyo Bowl Serves 4-6

Teriaykimarinated Tofu INGREDIENTS

Preheat the oven to 180°C, Gas Mark 4.

Line a baking tray with baking parchment.

Remove the tofu from the marinade, reserving the marinade for the Plum Teriyaki Aubergine. Spread the tofu out on the lined baking tray. Mix the spice mix, sesame seeds, sesame oil and agave together in a bowl and drizzle the mixture over the tofu. Bake for 20–25 minutes until the tofu firms up slightly and the alcohol has been cooked out.

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Mix the mirin and tamari together in a bowl. Add the tofu and toss to coat well.

Cover with clingfilm and leave to marinate in the refrigerator for at least an hour.

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200ml mirin 50ml tamari 325g pack firm tofu, cut into cubes 2 teaspoons Japanese seven spice mix 2 teaspoons sesame seeds 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1 tablespoon agave syrup

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Japanese-inspired feast of fantastic colours and sweet tangy and spicy flavours, the Tokyo Bowl includes spicy tofu, plum teriyaki baby aubergines, pickled daikon (mooli), black rice, a mix of toasted seeds and seaweed and edamame. The dish is finished with a warming cup of miso soup, which can either be drunk with it or poured over the bowl.

Here we give you the recipe for teriayki marinated tofu, plum teriayki aubergine and black rice - you can find out how to make the other components in the Mildred's Vegan Cookbook.

The tofu recipe will make a bit more teriyaki sauce than you need for the aubergines, so save the rest for delicious stir-fries. The plums don’t have to be super ripe – if they are harder, your teriyaki will just be a little more tart. You can add more sugar if you prefer a sweeter sauce.

Preheat the oven to 200°C. Heat a large frying pan to a medium-high heat, add the oiled aubergines and fry for about 2–3 minutes on each side to give them some colour. Transfer to a baking tray and coat with the marinade, spreading it over the aubergines with your fingers to allow the marinade to soak into the flesh. Bake for 20–30 minutes until the aubergine flesh is soft and the sauce has caramelized slightly.

Black Rice INGREDIENTS 200g black Venus rice 450ml water salt Rinse the rice and then drain. Bring the measured water to the boil in a saucepan.

Add the rice and return to a simmer.

Cover the pan and simmer for about 30–45 minutes until all the water has been absorbed and the rice is cooked.

TO AS S EM B LE Each bowl should get a scoop of rice, some aubergine, a few cubes of tofu, a cup of miso soup and a couple of tablespoons of seed-weed, finishing with a scoop of edamame and spring onions, along with a heaped tablespoon of cold pickled daikon (about 4–5 slices) on the side of the bowl.

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The Ivy Cafe, Blackheath The iconic restaurant group brings classic comfort food and timeless elegance to Blackheath

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ast year The Ivy celebrated its 100th anniversary. A century since the iconic restaurant (then just a modest cafe) opened its doors on West Street and became the go-to for the local thespian community. Fast forward to 2018 and the group has expanded its oeuvre and boasts locations across the UK. We’re at The Ivy Cafe Blackheath, one of the group’s latest openings.

Located in prime position, just off the heath, the restaurant adds

something new to the area’s current offering of family-friendly chains and independent cafes. On a chilly February evening the venue offers a welcoming dose of intimate, low-lit glamour. The interiors are classic Ivy: effortlessly stylish with plenty of plush furnishings and eclectic artwork, alongside the odd nod to tradition - think wood-panelling, Art Deco mirrors and historic local prints. The overall atmosphere is of homely decadence.

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FOOD Classic British dishes with a high-end finish

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asking) as we peruse the extensive menu. The sheer variety - from fish and chips to duck curry, roast chicken to Dukka spiced sweet potato - is a little overwhelming at first, however we soon spot the classic bistro dishes that The Ivy is known for.

To kick off the meal I try the tuna carpaccio, which is served with ponzu dressing, avocado purée, toasted sesame seeds and coriander shoots.

The fish is wonderfully delicate yet packed with flavour and the salty soy dressing is balanced by creamy dollops of avocado and refreshing hits of radish.

Moving onto mains, I decide to go for a classic English fillet steak, served with a side of thick cut chips and tender stem broccoli, seasoned with lemon oil and sea salt. It’s all you could ever want from a steak: tender and flavoursome with just the right amount of pink in the middle.

The accompanying sauce is rich with red wine and infused with fragrant rosemary - ideal for chip dipping.

We wrap up the meal with a moreish apple tart. Perfect for sharing, the crispy pastry is laden with finely sliced and lightly caramelised baked apple, which is dramatically flambéed in front of us.

Add a dollop of vanilla ice cream and we’re in pudding heaven.

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5 Using a long-stemmed implement, make a hole in the soil for the roots and nestle the plant inside. Then part the soil down firmly to hold the plant in place.

6 Plan for approximately 1 plant per inch of container diameter.

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The Legacy Danish brand Stelton’s vacuum jug and stainless steel tableware are classic designs

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shoes and furniture, but their business did not really take off until they heard about a small factory in Fårevejle, Denmark, called Danish Stainless.

Danish Stainless produced stainless steel tableware, which was very much in vogue in Denmark’s 1960s. Upon entering into an agreement with Danish Stainless, Stelton began marketing a stainless gravy boat that sold like hotcakes in Danish hardware stores and was also a hit outside of Denmark. In the United States, Stelton products were the epitome of Danish Design and sold at ten times their Danish prices in high-end department stores and design boutiques.

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Older children build robots, design their own games and learn how to modify their favourite games (yes, including the ubiquitous Minecraft to make whole new worlds). The only limits are their imaginations.

Blue Shift runs coding camps every half term and school holiday in west London, as well as popular after-school clubs at some of the city’s most prestigious schools including Knightsbridge School, Eaton Square Prep, Thomas’s in Battersea and Wetherby Prep, Notting Hill Prep and Sussex House. Of course many of the children from the after-school clubs attend the holiday camps too, often coming back again and again to be inspired to create and have fun with the new friends they make.

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TRAVEL • WANDERLUST CAPE WELIGAMA AFFORDS UNMATCHED PANORAMAS OF THE INDIAN OCEAN

This island nation has myriad charms, from timeless ruins to rolling surf

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ri Lanka packs in an astonishing variety of places to visit within its modest size, with a natural environment full of beauty and diversity. Its myriad charms, from timeless ruins, welcoming people and oodles of elephants to rolling surf, famous tea and flavourful food, make it irresistible to travellers.

With this in mind, my friend and I set out on a tea, sea and safari trip across the country – taking in an Instagram-famous hotel along the way. After a ten-hour flight and a four-hour drive from Colombo airport, we arrived exhausted (and ever-so-slightly carsick) at Tea Trails, a bungalow resort tucked up in verdant tea country. Five bungalows, plus one private cottage, are resplendent in their colonial style and stretch along the banks of Castlereagh Lake and down into the Bogawantalawa valley. We stayed in Norwood bungalow, packed with ‘50s character and beautiful communal spaces, including an elegant dining room and lounge where there were roaring fires at cocktail-hour. Rooms are named after past tea planter occupants and, in keeping with the hotel’s concept that the bungalow is your home, there are no keys to lock rooms.

If peace and quiet is your bag, then this is the place for you. Mornings began with Bed Tea – an age-old colonial tradition where a butler serves you tea to gently wake you up. At breakfast, mists roll in off the plantations and the atmosphere is utterly tranquil; there were wide verandas for reading in the afternoon and butler service on tap. Attention to detail is paramount in the service, and even the friendly chef says hello each day to tailor meals to your tastes and preferences.

On our first night, blissfully full after a feast of Sri Lankan curry and hoppers, we passed out as the fresh mountain air took its toll. Next day we strolled the hotel grounds – replete with roses, spring crocuses and croquet lawns, then visited one of the famous Dilmah Tea factories. You really can’t visit Sri Lanka without learning about their most successful export, and at Dilmah you can experience the tea process from picking to packaging.

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TRAVEL • WANDERLUST WILD COAST'S COCOON POOL SUITE BOASTS A PRIVATE POOL AND VIEWS OF THE BEACH

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Next up on our travel itinerary was Sri Lanka’s largest natural lake, Koggala – home to boutique hotel Tri Lanka. With its slickly designed rooms, airy spa and treetop yoga (set in a space designed to float above bamboo groves), it is perfect fodder for travel bloggers. Dotted around were rooms housed in a cinnamon-clad water tower and swirling hillside houses with sumptuous suites. Traditionalists might be irked by the pared back, ultra-contemporary interiors and the communal style dining-cum-barcum-reception area, but a swim in the hotel’s beautifully designed pool over the lake might just sway them. Only 25-minutes’ drive away

is the majestic city of Galle, known for its colonial fort, whitewashed sea walls and excellent boutique shopping. On the way, we stopped off to see the stilt fisherman of Kogalla and the Yatagala Raja Maha Viharaya temple in Unawatuna. Set in the ramparts of Galle Fort is Amangalla – a hotel of stately grande dame period charm that’s well worth booking for lunch in between shopping and exploring. We enjoyed the lobster tagliatelle and tuna tartare.

Travelling further along the coast we reached the breathtaking Bay of Weligama, famed for whale watching and one of Sri Lanka’s most glamorous beach resorts, Cape Weligama. A model village of sorts, it's set on an amazing headland site - we were told that many guests never leave the complex.

It’s no surprise; every curvaceous corner of the resort – masterminded by Thai architect Lek Bunnag – is designed with privacy in mind. Villas were carefully placed in clusters of two or three around generous pools shielded by trees and the iconic cliff-top pool was crescent-shaped to offer 270-degree panoramas of the Indian Ocean, regardless of who was sitting near you. From seafood at the alfresco Ocean Terrace to the more intimate Ocean House Steakhouse (book in advance), the food was delectable. You can visit the Cape Colony Club for Ceylon high tea and sunset cocktails, book into the revamped spa to unwind, learn to dive, go on a bike tour, go whale watching, or, if you really get bored, go to the fully-equipped gym.

There were staff on hand to help at all times and they were the most polite we’d ever encountered. You could want for nothing.

Just when we thought life couldn’t get any better, we arrived at Wild Coast, a brand new wildlife lodge on Sri Lanka’s south east

coast. Set along a pristine beach on the fringes of the renowned Yala National Park, it blends the comforts of a luxury hotel with the back-to-nature excitement of a wilderness safari camp.

Guests stay in tented ‘cocoon suites’ with vaulted ceilings, large windows and colonial chic design – think freestanding copper bathtubs, four-poster beds, teak floors and repurposed metallic hardware.

Some have private plunge pools – ours didn’t, but was clustered around a waterhole – more exciting as you have the chance of seeing wildlife from your private deck. This being a new opening, there were still a few teething problems – most notably copper taps that were too hard to turn and no food or drinks menus at the open-air bamboo-clad restaurant - but those will easily iron themselves out. Kudos though, to the hotel’s safari guides, who were exceptionally wellinformed, friendly and whisked us to the quietest corners of Yala National Park to see elephants, leopards and sloth bears.

At one point, we were within touching distance of an elephant, who was enjoying his dinner as the sun set. When it comes to magical holiday moments, it doesn’t get much better than that.

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Greenwich South Street, Greenwich SE10 Guide Price £1,200,000 Freehold • • • •

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River Gardens Walk, Greenwich SE10 Price £3,200 pcm Unfurnished • • • •

3 bedrooms 3 bathrooms Allocated parking Concierge, gym and swimming pool

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Shawbury Road, East Dulwich, SE22 An elegant Victorian house which has been comprehensively and stylishly refurbished.

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Landells Road, East Dulwich, SE22 This smart, spacious four bedroom house sits within a modern gated development and benefits from a quiet location in the heart of East Dulwich. 4 bedrooms, 1 to 2 reception rooms, garden, private parking. EPC: B. Approximately: 162 sq m (1,744 sq ft). dulwich@knightfrank.com Office: 020 8022 2260

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Mill Street, Shad Thames, SE1 A sleek converted mill house occupying the top three floors Designed by Paul McAneary of Paul McAneary Architects, the property features innovative Smart Glass and bespoke timber flooring. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, kitchen and an atrium.

EPC: C. Approximately 214.61 sq m (2,310 sq ft).

Leasehold: approximately 122 years remaining

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et within the popular Greenwich Millennium Village, this modern one bedroom apartment offers stunning views of the Canary Wharf Skyline. It is situated on the seventh floor and comprises a double bedroom, open plan reception room, balcony, kitchen and ample storage. Greenwich Millennium Village also has a concierge and quiet residential feel.

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THE PROPERTY IS SET OVER FOUR FLOORS AND HAS GENEROUS SIZED ROOMS, BEAUTIFUL PERIOD FEATURES AND LOVELY SKYLINE VIEWS

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LIMITED COLLECTION OF URBAN HOUSES Winner of the Innovative Living Award, presented by Sunday Times British Home Awards

A limited number of 3 bedroom homes now remain in the Urban Houses collection at Kidbrooke Village.

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ARORA TOWER, GREENWICH SE10

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This beautiful three bedroom, two bathroom apartment is located on the thirteenth floor of Greenwich’s most desired development Arora Tower. This property boasts stunning westerly views across the River Thames & Canary Wharf. With spacious double bedrooms, chic bathroom & additional en-suite to master, underfloor heating & air conditioning throughout, stripped wooden flooring, residents gymnasium, concierge, swimming pool & a spa facility making it a real unique living experience.

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A limited collection of 2 and 3 bedroom duplex penthouses available Prices from ÂŁ1,295,000 Viewing by appointment only - call 020 3918 3754 to register your interest Sales & Marketing Suite open 10am to 6pm (Thursdays until 8pm) Imperial Building, No. 2 Duke of Wellington Avenue, Royal Arsenal Riverside, Woolwich, London SE18 6FR Photography is indicative only. Prices and information correct at time of going to press.

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PROPERTY • NEW TO THE MARKET

THE PEDDER GROUP The Herne Hill Free Film Festival returns for the sixth year - and it's bigger and better than before

local celebrity to give Herne Hill a Hollywood sparkle.

The 48 Hour Film Challenge is also coming back, bigger and better than ever.

For the first time there will be cash prizes for people who can deliver the best threeminute masterpiece over the first bank holiday weekend in May. Entrants last year used mobile phones, digital film cameras for toddlers and free software so there’s really no excuse not to get your Spielberg on.

"If you want to help out in any way, the Herne Hill Free Festival team are looking for keen hands to support the events and to help behind the scenes" he Herne Hill Free Film Festival is back. In May 2018, the Herne Hill Free Film Festival returns for its sixth year bringing an eclectic programme of exciting films to a range of venues across SE24. Building on a successful 2017 that saw more than 3,000 people attend 30 free events, including many of the year’s biggest blockbusters, this year the festival will be returning to some of the area’s best loved venues with some unmissable events.

Outdoor screenings remain an important part of the programme, with the festival freestyling its way to Brockwell Lido, pedalling into the Herne Hill Velodrome and stopping right on schedule at Station Square. However indoor events will be happening too, at local schools, churches, breweries, pubs, restaurants, a yoga studio and even a greenhouse. The details of the films are staying under wraps for the moment but lovers of comedy, drama, romance, horror, animation, documentaries and subtitles will all be well catered for and, as usual, there will also be a big dose of

If you want to help out in any way, the Herne Hill Free Festival team are looking for keen hands to support the events and to help behind the scenes, so get in touch with them via Facebook or Twitter, or come along to one of their fortnightly meetings.

For more details of what will be on during the festival check the Free Films Festival website in early April or follow the team on social media to get the most up to date news on what will be happening. There will also be market stalls at Herne Hill’s Sunday market during April where you can grab a flyer.

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A beautiful and substantial semi-detached Victorian home situated on the popular Devonshire Road in the heart of Forest Hill.

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** LAST TWO REMAINING UNITS ** A brand new two double bedroom ground floor apartment boasting direct access to a private terrace, allocated off street parking and use of a bike store. EPC: B

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A two bedroom property to let on a popular residential road in West Norwood, with open plan kitchen/reception and Juliet balcony. EPC: B

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AN EXCLUSIVE COLLECTION OF FOUR AND FIVE BEDROOM C O N T E M P O R A R Y FA M I LY H O U S E S I N A P R I VAT E , G AT E D S E T T I N G W I T H I N T H E C O V E T E D ‘ L A W R I E P A R K T R I A N G L E ’.

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