27 Apr 2020
Posted by BonnieF 
A huge part of the spa experience is the food. Whether it’s ultra indulgent afternoon teas, energy boosting smoothies or desserts that are surprisingly healthy, food is part of nourishing your body or quality time with a loved one. Food is also a great comfort, and that’s certainly something...
Read more → 16 Jul 2015
Posted by BonnieF 
We just love those stories of people who have taken a leap of faith and started living the life they have always wanted, and that’s exactly what Victoria Robertson has done. When ill health took its toll she left her life in the City and discovered a whole new healing world of food, fun and feeling...
Read more → 23 Feb 2015
Posted by BonnieF 
Life’s about so much more than spreadsheets… it’s about cookies and homemade baked goods - at least, that’s what Jojo Furnival, aka the Feral Baker, thinks… which is exactly why she’s this month’s Next Big Thing! What are you up to at the moment? At the moment I’m prepping for possible...
Read more → 09 Jul 2014
Posted by BonnieF 
Baking, beaches, and being by the sea, Devon-based, Kiss Me Cake founder, Ally Bradley talks about the sweetest of inspiration that’s making her cupcake business the Next Big Thing! What are you up to at the moment? All energies are focused on new recipes for cakes, bakes, and shakes at the moment!...
Read more → 25 Apr 2014
Posted by BonnieF 
Easter may be a thing of the past for this year, but if you are anything like us you will never tire of chocolate, which is why we love this recipe for the perfect chocolate brownies from Hayfield Manor Hotel! Ingredients 675g Castor sugar Nine eggs 400g Unsalted butter (soft but not melted) 170g...
Read more → 04 Apr 2014
Posted by BonnieF 
As our new magazine, The Rub Down, launched this month, we started our search to find the best Spabakers out there! Our favourite recipes will feature here on The Hot Tub, and to get the ball rolling, we loved Zoe Creasey’s take on the classic apple crumble! Do you have a favourite homespun recipe?...
Read more → 24 Feb 2014
Posted by BonnieF 
Grosvenor Pulford Hotel and Spa has a reputation for its AA star food, and on 28th February they are offering guests the chance to be a whiz in their very own kitchens as well, with a Ready, Steady, Learn to Cook event. Providing the chance to see the Group Executive Chef for the hotel and its sister...
Read more → 14 Feb 2014
Posted by BonnieF 
“There is a very real connection between how you feel and how your heart functions.” Nutritionist, Nadine Hutton, explains how we can all look after our hearts this Valentine’s Day! Needless to say, your heart performs some pretty important functions, and in order to keep it healthy the key areas...
Read more → 22 May 2013
Posted by BonnieF 
Having founded Blossoms Syrups , which specialises in natural syrups based on the traditional French concept, we meet the lady behind the brand, who is juggling motherhood, Michelin star restaurants, and the Argentinian Tango … What inspired you to start Blossoms Syrup? After having my third...
Read more → 26 Oct 2012
Posted by BonnieF Possibly the world’s most famous body confidence guru, this year Gok Wan has been making a name for himself as the man changing the populist face of Chinese food in the UK into one of health and happiness … (more…)
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