These easy-to-make truffles are perfect for last-minute Christmas gifts or a special after-dinner treat. You can fill them with all sorts of flavours and textures. Turn them into snowball truffles by rolling them in desiccated coconut. This recipe features in The Chilterns Recipe Book (available now), produced and compiled by Rebecca Fleckney, which celebrates the […]
Berkhamsted’s Bailey & Sons jewellers celebrates its 150th birthday this year – but the history of the business is intertwined with three different families. Bailey & Sons was founded by the Bailey Family on Castle Street in Berkhamsted in 1872 – they were jewellers and silversmiths and watch and clockmakers. John Henry Worner Bailey, who […]
Boxmoor’s The Fishery Inn has had a makeover just in time for Christmas – Naomi MacKay went to take a look around and try out the new menu. It was chilly when we arrived for a special preview of the recently refurbished Fishery Inn, so we were thrilled to discover a number of real fires […]
Tucked away in a quiet street just off Tring High Street is a dedicated yoga studio offering a nurturing environment in which to explore how yoga can transform your life. In our over-stimulated and stressful lives, yoga gifts us the time to slow down and focus inwards. Connecting body, mind and breath which allows us […]
Anselm Barker, Deputy Principal at Tring Park School for the Performing Arts gives us his top tips for supporting your talented child. It is a wonderful moment when a child discovers an interest they are passionate about and show a real talent for. Whether it be dance, acting or music, the performing arts give young […]
Introducing the Feldenkrais Method Would you benefit from some mindful ‘me-time’, to regenerate and rejuvenate? Do you suffer from day-to-day aches and pains, such as wear and tear from standing all day, working at a computer, uncomfortable seats or strenuous activity? Do you feel limited by illness, injury or disability? The Feldenkrais Method has the […]
A circular walk from Great Gaddesden created by Walking Britain. START/FINISH: Dirt layby on the A4146 (Grid ref TL030116), the Hemel Hempstead to Leighton Buzzard Road at Great Gaddesden DISTANCE: 7 miles / 11.4 km TERRAIN: Easy to moderate; ascent: 560 feet / 170 metres MAPS: Ordnance Survey Explorer 181 You can view Walking Britain’s […]
Once again, velvet is the fabric of the season, but like all interior trends, it’s important you get the perfect balance for your home. Simple appeal Velvet is the timeless material that patterns and makes perfect such a range of items, despite having a largely streamlined appeal – the way it feels. Regardless of the […]
How to revive your garden after the long hot summer. If you think you suffer from the heat as far as summer goes, think how that sun-baked garden fares without even so much as a dash of sun lotion. Of course, any knowledgeable gardener will tell you it’s better to take action to protect your […]
Your energy level is often connected with the good health of your entire body including your mind, emotions and spiritual fulfilment. Here are a few main steps you may need to consider to boost your energy and metabolism: Sunshine is the best remedy for vitamin D as it helps to assimilate calcium, the natural building […]
A mixed selection of reads from or about the local area. The Feather Thief By Kirk W Johnson This is a slight diversion from our normal book reviews, which generally feature local authors. Our publisher Alison was intrigued by this title and had been wanting to read The Feather Thief for some time. She writes: […]
This quick and easy Northern Italian dessert is made with a creamy mascarpone filling, coffee-dunked ladyfingers and finished with a dusting of cocoa. This recipe comes from Tring’s Nonna’s Pantry, where you can find authentic ingredients so you can create your own delicious tiramisu at home. They say: ‘A traditional recipe involves no alcohol, however […]