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Ain't no party like a summer Pimms party, amirite? (I am.) And now, as summer looms every closer, we officially make it Pimms O'Clock! It's the epitome of summer in a glass, but...

Pasta plus cheese has to be one of the most simple yet most genius carb combinations to bless the earth, right? Hence why we're addicted. But just when you thought there was no...

Just when you thought there was nothing the Peri-Peri professionals could to do improve their fail-safe menu, they’ve announced that five lip-smacking additions will be making...

Forget love: sandwiches make the world go round. And with arguably our most revered holiday upon us, it feels only right that we honour National Sandwich Week with an eclectic...

The Monday Blues are the worst but the masters in creating deliciously-filled circular-shaped baking goods have the perfect cure as the first themed hole in the wall has launched...

If you've been missing out on sleep lately, partying too hard or giving into the after-dinner sugar cravings, then your skin might be the first thing to throw shade at your lifestyle...

Alcohol is a gift to all women (and men). It makes us brutally honest, better looking and excellent dancers or so we think. But there are circumstances that forbid us from drinking...

So many New Years, so little time. April 13th - 15th marks Thai New Year, or Songkran, and what better way to ring it in than losing all the feeling in your mouth with some super...

We plan our drinks the way we plan our outfit: according to the weather. And seeing how spring has now officially sprung, we think it's about time we swapped out the winter warmers...

Everyone knows that when you go out for dinner, the better the atmosphere means the better your meal will be - bad surroundings can leave a bitter taste in your mouth. But how...

Let people know why coffee is so awesome. Here are 50 memes all caffeine addicts will relates to ... In coffee we believe ... Are you a coffee lover? Tweet us @sofeminineUK! You...

St Patrick's Day is here once again! It comes around so fast, doesn't it? Mostly because we've had a banging hangover ever since last St Paddy's Day - thanks a lot Guinness, you...

Finally, the drink of legends has emerged in the UK. The freakshake at New Dalston bakery Molly's Bakes combines our two favourite things: cakes and milkshakes. And while it'll...

It used to be that divorce was a sad occasion. But, depending on how much you hate your ex, it might be the most joyous part of your year. We've seen divorce parties, divorce...

Happy new year... again! Today is Chinese New Year, so to celebrate we've put together a list of simple but delicious Chinese recipes to try out, impress your friends with and...

Praise the lord 'cos Pancake day is FINALLY here, and we've been drooling about it since last Shrove Tuesday. Arguably more exciting than Crimbo it can be hard deciding what type...

Whoever invented National Yorkshire Pudding Day, we salute you. Never did we know we needed such a holiday so badly. Yorkie puds are usually secondary in Sunday dinners to roasted...

Breakfast: it's everyone's fave time of the day (in terms of food, not life). It's all of our biggest dreams to eat breakfast for every meal of the day, and these London eateries...

This week is National Egg Week and damn does that make us excited. They're a cupboard staple with a world of possibilities and you can pretty much eat them for every meal if you...

It's January and if you've jumped on the healthy-eating bandwagon, chances are you've whipped out that spiraliser already. For those who don't know, spiralisers are an amazing...

Watch your back Tobasco, get out the way Reggae Reggae, there's a new hot sauce in town. All the way from Thailand, Sriracha hot sauce is the cult condiment of the moment. It's...

Incorporating healthy eating into our everyday lives is always the dream, but it's haaaard. It takes time and effort and a lot of cleaning and it makes us want to eat nandos off...

Gin isn't just a drink, it's a way of life, so do yourself a favour and let these gin gifts become part of yours. Sometimes we'll look down at our half-drunk glass of G&T and...

There's just something about a bowl of soup or stew on a cold winter's evening that you can't beat: it's warming, comforting and definitely one of our favourite things about the...

These memes know that wine brings out the best and sometimes the worst in us. They get that wine isn't just another alcoholic drink but rather everything that is good and right...

When the mornings are cold and the evenings are dark, the allure of smoothies can wane. Our tastebuds have lost their craving for tropical fruit flavours and ice cold beverages...

It's Halloween, the perfect excuse to scare the sh*t out of people and get drunk all at the same time. So we've put together 13 cocktails that will do just that. AKA we've just...

Mugs might not be the most celebrated kitchenware, but they really should be.​ Yes wine glasses have the uncanny ability to make you feel classy even when you're drinking from...

Whether you've heard of a White Lady or not doesn't matter now, the moment you taste it you'll never get it out of your head. Its smooth, delicate, citrusy flavour brings a whole...

Yes, we are guilty of posting pictures of our food on Instagram, but our food pics pale in comparison to these foodies... Seriously how does someone make eggs look so GOOD! So...

We hate to be the ones to break it to you…but our beloved gin is in trouble. Yep, gin production is in danger, and we don’t actually know how to deal with this news. The thought...

Lets face it. Despite the fact we are fully functioning adults, we're always going to be totally obsessed with Disney. There's literally no point denying it. But now, instead...

Is there a combination better than chocolate and Peanut Butter? We think not. Eggs and bacon, mac and cheese, peaches and cream are all great combinations we know but nothing...

Since it's Chocolate Week this week we've decided to honour it the only way we know how: by harshly judging popular chocolate and putting it in its rightful place. Here's the...

As a meat-loving carnivore with a quiet disdain for anyone who willingly substitutes beef for Quorn, I think it’s fair to say I was weary of quitting my delicious, beloved meat...

It used to be that we’d strategically place slices of juicy orange mango, bright golden green kiwi, honey-hued bee pollen and the passionate red of strawberries to cover the disti...

Forget British Bake Off, artist and illustrator Maria Aristidou is making real works of art with her cakes. From The Starry Night to The Scream, Maria's work definitely looks...

We are literally obsessed with avocados, we eat it for breakfast lunch and dinner, and we just can't get enough of the stuff. But just when we thought we couldn't love the luscious...

Give us sliced bread, chicken, butter and about 3 minutes and you'll have a pretty tasty sandwich on your hand. But the same doesn't go for Andy George, who grew his own veggies...

Coffee is life, coffee is BAE, coffee is everything that is good about the world, coffee is the only thing worth getting out of bed for. We know it sounds like we are being dramatic...

If there was ever a food that could be an edible reincarnation of your best friend - ice cream is it. It's seen us through our the high, highs of our childhood and just about...

What's better than a burger, seriously? Go on, I'll wait. The mix of good meat and a bun makes a dish that's worth every single calorie. And since today is National Burger day...

It seems that nowadays you can pretty much deep fry anything that's edible...because of course you freaking can, it's 2015 dammit and if you want to dip an avocado into a pan...

Everyone likes an ice-cold beer; it's cheap, refreshing and oh so satisfying. But if you've just been drinking beer straight out of the bottle or can (or keg for that matter)...

Don't know if you've heard but The Great British Bake Off is back on our screens and we couldn't be more excited. If you think this show is just watching people bake while Mel...

When most of us think of tequila, memories of salt, shots and bad decisions come to mind. But now that we're grown ups (kinda) it's time to leave the past behind and realise that...

Who needs alcohol when mocktails taste this good? Chilled, fruity and delicious, these cocktails sans the booze are easy to make and perfect for all occasions. Social occasions...

You been drinkin', watermelon - we get it - but time to put an end to all that and focus on the important thing: how to consume as much as physically possible in the three short...

Whether you're a seasoned coeliac, recently diagnosed or just trying out the gluten-free lifestyle here are 10 of the best gluten-free cookbook you should have in your kitchen...

Wine has remained our most loyal friend for a very long time now. Some might say too long. It's seen us through the good and the bad times but it seems it's finally fed up and...

We don't usually promote microwave cooking, but for mug cakes we're willing to make an exception. These cups of delicious warm goo are quick and easy to make and totally ideal...

Prosecco is our favourite all-year-round drink - it's sweeter and lighter than Champagne but just as fancy. And not only is it delicious on its own, it also makes a great base...

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30 Minute Vegetarian by Rose Elliot

Obviously the last thing we want to do is derail the diet, but sometimes we all need a little something to keep going throughout the day. That’s where low calorie snacks come in handy...

Moist, zingy and with an added alcoholic kick, G&T cakes are our favourite new thing and will be yours too after you see these recipes. Any way to consume more gin is OK with us...

Bacon is the best thing about being alive. No, we're not exaggerating. The crispy meat is nothing short of heaven and not only is it REALLY good when eaten alone, it's also makes...

Gin and tonic isn't just any refreshing boozy drink...NO! Gin and tonic is a way of life, nothing matches up to a glass of good chilled gin, premium tonic water, with ice and a slice...

We mean yeah, desserts are good but alcoholic desserts are so much better. Two birds...One stone. That's all we're saying. Just looking at the recipes will make you a little tipsy...