Next time you are in the Surry Hills, head for the village of Shere and nearby you will fine the picturesque Silent Pool, a natural chalk pit in a fir lined forest and the nearby Gin distillery that goes by the same name.

We found the Ninja to be a very good machine; nice looking, easy to operate and with some cool features.

Nick finds out of ski season Switzerland is all about lush landscapes, fine vistas and plenty of cheese and chocolate.

Invited to a chef’s flat in Bethnal Green to meet two winemakers from down under, Nick puts on his hipster beard and gets on the tube.

Four wheels bad, two wheels good. Beena gets whisked off on a whirlwind trip around Italian towns and restaurants all fuelled by Menabrea beer

Nick travels to the heart of wine country for a stay at a boutique hotel with a starred chef and its very own vineyard

Tom gets a second bite at Ember Yard and once again gets away without paying. He does have to turn in his copy on time though as we are all jealous.

Tom says YO to a surprisingly good value deal in the middle of Blue Water Shopping Centre

Oysters, oysters – oysters every shucking where. Nick thinks he’s in paradise. It’s 1pm, he has a large bloody Mary in his hand, and he’s being encouraged to eat as many oysters as he can. Well, if he must.

Intrepid booze hound, Douglas Blyde recalls an enchanting dinner in the company of benign wine focused witches…