Red Letter Days Blog

If a rose by any other name would smell as sweet, does that apply to pets as well?  On Love Your Pet Day, we’re delving into the wonderful world of pet names. According to a survey by Argos Pet Insurance, the top names for dogs in 2017 were Alfie and Poppy. For cats, Charlie and Poppy were most popular. It…

In 2018, Chinese New Year falls on Friday 16th February. Steeped in centuries of ritual and tradition, and now famed for its magnificent celebrations, it’s an annual source of delight to revellers around the world. As long-time fans of Chinese culture (particularly Food & Drink Experiences!), Red Letter Days never fails to make a fuss of this special occasion. Here’s a glimpse of…

After what seems like forever, the curtain has finally been drawn on January. Can we get a round of applause, please! While we’re all eager for the show to go on, nobody likes long and penniless winter days, there’s one thing we have to do first: review our resolutions. First, let’s get our facts straight.With these relatively bleak statistics in…

Bringing spirits production back to London’s East End after more than a century, we are reinstating an industry back to its roots. ~ East London Liquor Company Whisky: revered by some, misunderstood by others. Cradled in the hand of many a movie villain before a roaring fireplace; quaffed with Coke by teenagers; prescribed by grandmotherly types for everything from pain management…