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English wine is one of our favourite things, and when an invite from leading wine producer and winery Chapel Down arrived we could barely contain our excitement. So last week, Simon, Emily, Chloe and Sophie were lucky enough to pay a visit… Read More
Vive la gin revolution. No longer mother’s ruin but connoisseur’s tipple, the spirit is enjoying the unbridled adoration of the nation. And where better to enjoy this juniper-enthused pick-me-up than on an open air boat, sailing down the river under blue skies? Thanks to… Read More
Scotch eggs and tartan blankets at the ready – it’s picnic season! If us Brits know how to do one thing well, it is most certainly picnics. After all, what is summer for if not an al-fresco lunch? From lush countryside and parkland to… Read More
Fancy yourself as a foodie? Well here’s something you can really sink your teeth into. This week (14th – 18th June), Taste of London returns to the Big Smoke for five days of outstanding food and drink, bringing with it a series of world-class chefs,… Read More
One of the most satisfying and eye-opening elements of travelling the world, has got to be sampling the fantastic array of cuisines unique to each far flung area of the globe. As a vegetarian, however, you can sometimes find yourself… Read More
If you have read our previous #BucketListThursday posts this year, you'll know that Red Letter Days is on a quest in 2017 to help others #LiveALittle, by marrying up people with experiences they have always wanted to do. So far it's been… Read More
It's nearly that time of the year again, when we transform ourselves into ghoulish characters, decorate our houses with cobwebs and, of course, carved pumpkins. Make Halloween a total scream this year with some of our frightfully fun ideas for pumpkin carving, spooky recipes, costumes and… Read More
Lets go loco about cocoa, after all it is Chocolate Week (10 - 16 October). We consulted chocolate connoisseurs Hotel Chocolat, to discover what flavours each different cocoa region produces and how best to make the most of each distinctive flavour. Warning: the below content… Read More
Is there no end to the shocking moves from our favourite shows? Following the loss of BBC Top Gear’s Jeremy Clarkson (and shortly after, his co-hosts too) we were all devastated, yet at the same time, oddly curious to see what would come next. Read More
With the new Michelin Guide coming out 29th September, thousands of chefs around the world are holding their breath as they wait to see which restaurants have gained or lost 1, 2, or 3 of the world's most coveted stars. How much do you know… Read More
The British summertime brings with it plenty of our most loved traditions such as cricket, The Proms, and that cherished moment when the barbeque first springs into life. However, one particular summer tradition is celebrated more enthusiastically than any other. Whether it’s in a… Read More
Tomorrow might mark the end of another grape-tastic English Wine Week, but the celebrations aren’t quite over yet… Have you been involved with #EnglishWineWeek? Let us know what you have been up to, or share your favourite… Read More
On a brilliantly sunny day in April, a group from RLD took up an invitation from our wine partner, The Chapel Down Winery and headed to Kent for a day out of wine tasting, a sumptuous meal and a tour of… Read More
It's National Pet Month from 1st April to 2nd May and we've got some advice for all pet owners about what you can and can't feed your pets to ensure you are giving them the pet treats they deserve (and can… Read More
In 2016, Taittinger announced that they had bought 60 hectares of land in rural Kent in order to produce huge batches of the bubbly stuff, making them the first ever champagne house to invest in English sparkling wine. It looks like English… Read More
With Christmas on the way, the team at RLD are trying to cram in as much Christmas food as possible before the big day on the 25th December. We raided Sainsbury's for three of their best Christmas sandwiches from the range to see which… Read More
Summer is here and that means it's time to hit the beer garden. When it comes to lager, beer or cider, it can be hard to find a brew that really quenches your thirst. But to make things a little easier, here are our tips… Read More
Ever wondered what 'take aways' looked like in the 18th century? Or where KFC's secret recipe is stored? Read more to find out five things you didn't know about fast food. Read More
If you ever find yourself alongside the River Thames close to St. Katharine Docks, you could be forgiven for thinking that you've time travelled to medieval London when you head inside this medieval banquet. Read More
The weather's starting to cheer up, the evenings are slowly getting longer and for anyone with cabin fever, it's almost time to break out and spend summertime in beer gardens! In the UK we like to enjoy the fair weather wherever possible (after all, there… Read More
Tomorrow is Pancake Day and it's also an extremely special day in the town of Olney, Buckinghamshire. Every year, the ladies of the town compete in the pancake race! Read on to find out about this crazy tradition. Read More