Tag: notsophialoren
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Hyrox: The Rise of Fitness’ Fastest-Growing Competition
Today’s world is increasingly obsessed with functional fitness and one event is taking the global fitness scene by storm: Hyrox. Described as the ultimate combination of running and functional fitness, the race is designed as a real test of endurance for all abilities. Starting in Germany in 2017, it has now grown into a global…
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Boston: lobsters and landmarks
Boston, Massachusetts: the East Coast’s strange twist on the American dream. A place that doesn’t quite scream “America” in the way a place like Texas might. It’s a little more refined, a little more European – but don’t worry, it’s definitely American. The trip begins, as most trips across the Atlantic do, staring at the…
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The overdue catch-up
This past year has been a grind. A good grind, but a grind nonetheless. As a TV producer, my life revolves around juggling deadlines, scripts, edits, and the beautiful chaos that brings it all together. It’s a career that demands flexibility—sometimes too much—and I can now confidently say I’ve put in the hours. There were…
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The Campaner: ‘utilise their Spanish heritage to create community’
It’s a Friday night. The temperature is finally improving, granted slowly and very temperamentally, but it is England so what can you expect. Your friends have already begun jet-setting around Europe in their summer escapades. So, what do you do? Book a dinner reservation, cross your fingers and hope it transports you to a distant,…
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St. JOHN, Smithfield: ‘Back to basics British cooking’
White-washed walls and white tablecloths that somewhat fittingly resemble the backroom of a butcher, St. JOHN restaurant in Smithfield is a spot I’d recommend to anyone in a heartbeat. Heartbeat is an ironic choice of word for this specific restaurant as it abides by the infamous ‘nose to tail’ philosophy.
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2023
I have been um-ing and ah-ing how to relaunch Not Sophia Loren for a good couple of weeks…Then on this fine (miserable), bright (bleak), British January morning I settled on holding myself accountable for all the gastronomic endeavours I will share this forthcoming year.
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VENICE: THE INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE OF FOOD
Most perceptions of Venice are that its exclusive, expensive and out of reach for the ordinary person. This is understandable; where else in the world is the chosen mode of transport from the airport a water taxi, and gondolas act as bus and rail replacements? Located in Northern Italy, millions of tourists flock to the…
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Darrio Cecchini: The Mad Butcher of Panzano
As lockdown lifts and the world adapts to a new ‘normal’, I have found myself reflecting on the magnitude of recipe successes and failures that we have all experienced over the past months. Sourdough, banana bread and attempts at Pret’s chocolate chip cookies are just a few of the trends that seem to have been…
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THE COVID-19 BAR (Drinks Menu)
Quarantine has seen the eruption of many new hobbies; be it running, baking, meditation or even perfecting your headstands. However, the revitalising of one particular hour of the day has been a personal highlight. Cocktail Hour. “Is it too early to drink?”, “When is ‘too early’ to drink?”, “Do these rules even still apply?” Questions…
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Isolation Realisations
Scrabble, puzzles and chess, I have something to get off my chest, Cooking, baking, cocktail making, I wouldn’t give quarantine a very high rating. Walking, running, skipping, I have felt my morale dipping. Texting friends, colleagues or exes, I’ve discovered lots of niche flexes. Writing, watching and reading, With the inkling of a strong feeling…
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