Lifestyle
Choices Recovery’s List of Amazing Non-Alcoholic Beverages You Wouldn’t Believe!
One of the main problems that many alcoholics face, especially in the early days of recovery is in avoiding social gatherings because the temptation to drink just might be a bit more than they are strong enough to handle. Many recovering addicts avoid social occasions such as having dinner at a five star establishment and the sad thing is, there...
Is it Still Possible to Get on the Property Ladder Without Help?
Owning our first home is a dream that many of us have. It’s somewhere to call our own, a place to put down roots, and a space that reflects who we are, what we want and what’s important to us. But, (as you might have heard in the news), home ownership is becoming an increasingly hard thing to achieve. So,...
Learn how Joanna Abeyie became a Rockstar in business
The Rockstar Youth Start Up Loans programme is a part of the £82.5m government programme that has been launched to support 16-24yr old young entrepreneurs start up and scale their businesses.Here Flavour showcases the story of how Joanna Abeyie benefitted from this scheme.Joanna Abeyie is a journalist, entrepreneur and TV presenter. She is the founder and director of Shine...
Dedicated and devoted dads
Sunday April 3 marked a pivotal day when we collectively commemorate the female figures, role models and counterparts who altruistically take on the roles of carers, nurturers and disciplinarians on a daily basis. Flavour acknowledges the fact that often, parenthood can take two parties to successfully bring up a child, so we want to flip the script to recognise the...
Ways to Kick the Habit: Why People Choose E-Cigarettes
For people who have been smoking regularly for a considerably long time, quitting smoking can be a very difficult or even a seemingly impossible challenge. Once they are addicted to smoking, they need to have a lot of self-control and determination to suppress the urge to light up. However, there are a number of things that they can do to...
7 fictional shops we would shop at if they existed
In a lot of ways the fun has gone out of shopping. Aside from the fact we seem to do most of it over the Internet, even when you can bring yourself to leave the house you know you’re going to end up in one of the same six big name stores you find in every shopping centre in...
Valentine’s Day Gift Guide – Our Lust List of special gifts for him & her
Having trouble deciding what presents to get him or her for Valentine's Day? Then look no further than our lust list of 'special gifts. January has seemingly been the longest month EVER and now January has passed, we can start the rest year on a high... No more dry January, Valentine's day around the corner, spring not too far away,...
Hot Hits On A Late Night Mix
Whether you're throwing yourself around your bedroom as you get yourself ready to go out, knocking back a few cheeky preliminary beverages with friends or well and truly at the business end of whatever you're doing, there's no better experience than matching your favourite activities with the perfect accompanying soundtrack. As much is certainly true of casino gaming, an...
New infographic breaks down the financial jargon of buying a new car
A record number of UK consumers are purchasing new cars according to figures from the society of motor manufacturers and traders (SMMT). Their calculations show there has been a 7% increase in registrations of new cars in the first six months of 2015; making it the highest half year total on record.Despite these impressive sales statistics, research has revealed that...
Expedia have just launched an amazing Arabian Spotlight promotion with great deals to Jordan, Dubai, Morocco, Ras Al Khaimah and Qatar
There are some fantastic hotel and flight+hotel deals with Hilton and Emirates. Why wait for the weather to change here when you can whisk yourself off to one of these wonderfully warm and sunny destinations. We’ve put together some of your favourite holiday spots and sourced the best deals for this time of year – so why not treat yourself…Booking...
NBA Superstar Pops Mensah Bonsu
When most people think of NBA basketballers, the usual suspects like Kobe Bryant and LeBron James spring to mind. Now if you were to narrow the list down to British ballers that are successful in the NBA and Luol Deng will most probably be the first name on your lips.But Tottenham born Pops Mensah-Bonsu has been the name on...
Not just wrapped in Cotton
Fearne Cotton is the bubbly presenter who has been gracing our TV screens for more than ten years. With her busy schedule as a presenter, broadcaster and now a fashion designer for Very.co.uk, We caught up with the art- and animal-loving fashionista to see what it’s like in her world…How would you describe yourself? Enthusiastic, determined, undecided and bubbly on...
Will Smith’s son is the new karate kid
Watch out! The Karate Kid is coming your way, and this time we see Will Smith’s son Jaden taking on the moves.After moving to China with his Mum, 12 year-old Dre Parker (Jaden Smith) is faced with so many cultural differences that he does not understand, and soon falls into the hands of the class bully.With not much experience...
Young & Ambitious: Jusi
Jusi (pronounced Jus – I), is a lively, vibrant, entrepreneurial young performer, who strives to become a role model amongst his peers. Jusi has gone on to perform at some of the most prestigious venues across London, gaining a wealth of acting and dancing experience along the way.Jusi’s dancing work is extensive and further testament to his versatility, and...
Flavourmag Fitness – The Protein Project @Maximuscle
The end of December for many indicates it is time to start planning those new years resolutions again and I was no different! This year I vowed to myself that I would into the shape of my life! With good intentions I joined the local gym but inevitably, as with many new years resolutions my determination began to escape...
To Carb or Not to Carb
This debate will continue to go on while people remain dieting in order to lose weight, carbohydrates (carbs) have been highly publicised by some diets as being a prime nutrient of weight gain. Low-carb diets are food plans that restrict carbohydrate consumption for weight loss. Foods high in carbohydrates, such as bread and pasta are restricted and replaced with...
tastecard: Dine At Your Favourite Restaurants At Discounted Rates!
We all love to try out different restaurants and watch movies at the cinema, but some of these places can be expensive. Well, not anymore! With tastecard, you can take advantage of exclusive membership offers that deliver exciting restaurant deals in London. So if you are a foodie and love to watch movies, signing up for tastecard membership would be...
Inspirational YOU, June 25 @SBU
Inspirational YOU presents ‘Time to raise the bar’ on Saturday 25 June 2011 at London South Bank University (London Road).Inspirational YOU has fast become one of London’s must-attend events for those seeking to learn, network, promote and increase their skill base in a positive and professional environment. This is an exciting and exclusive occasion for participants to be...
Newcomer Dylan Duffus stars in 1 Day the movie
Now many actors will tell you about their lucky break. For some they were in the right place at the right time, others may have trained for years at acting school while one or two their face just happened to fit.But for acting newcomer Dylan Duffus, who plays the lead role of Flash in 1 Day the movie, his...
Must have items for skiing this spring
If you’re thinking of hitting the slopes of some ancient Austrian mountain this spring, or merely taking a short course on your local artificial slope, then you may want to see what’s currently in fashion in the world of skiing. So if you happened to miss all the highlights of the Winter Olympics in Sochi, here are a few things...
Podcast by Lindsey Kelk: The best places to shop in New York City
Why not take a trip to New York and celebrate the end of the year in the city that never sleeps? When you are in New York, you must do some shopping and come back with gifts your friends and family will be excited about!In her podcast for Cheapflights.co.uk, Lindsey Kelk, author of I Heart New York, shares her best tips on how to make...
Kissing Frogs part 4
Every fortnight Zowie Edwards will be regaling Flavour readers with her dating tales from the Urban Jungle…….After last fortnight’s date with the beautiful, self-obsessed snore-bag, I decide that due time and attention must crucially be devoted to contemplating what I’m really looking for in a man (and not doing what I’ve done thus far and picking them purely based...
5 Ways to Get Ahead For Your GCSEs
Your GCSEs are a crucial step to reaching the career that you want. It’s hard work but if you have the right preparation and right plan in place, you’ll get the grades you deserve! We’ve put together 5 ways that you can stay ahead of the game when it comes to your GCSEs, so that by the time exams come...
How to Design an Inviting Dining Space
The dining area is the heart of a home because it is a space reserved for happy, relaxed, and meaningful moments spent in the company of loved ones. Because it is such an important space, it deserves your utmost attention. Even if you do not have a dedicated dining room in your home, you can still carve out a small...
How Weekend Binging Causes Havoc With Our Digestion
Jamie Oliver first got us Brits stired up about our diets, now it seems as a nation we are all more informed about nutrition and the phrase ‘food intolerance’ is cropping up regularity.Food intolerance can appear in many forms, from skin rashes to stomach problems. Iritable bowel Syndrome is one of the most common symptons of a suspected food...
Become a real life Tarzan and Jane with Go Ape @goapetribe
Want to do something new and exciting? Or do you want to impress that special someone in your life? Why not give the gift of adventure?Go Ape! Tree Top Adventure provides an alternative, but increasingly popular date location. Become Tarzan and Jane as you fly down zip lines, wobble over wooden bridge crossings and tackle rope ladders and Tarzan...
Win tickets to the iDance UK Hip Hop Dance Championship at Thorpe Park
Flavour Magazine has teamed up with iDance to give two lucky people the opportunity to win a pair of tickets that will give them: 2 day entry into Thorpe Park on 4th and 5th June 2011 along with tickets to watch all the UK Hip Hop Dance Championship events including the Grand Final which will be taking place at...
Incredible Benefits Of Living Off-Campus
Even though it can be quite a complicated choice to move out of your campus dorm room and into a student apartment, there are several fantastic benefits associated with the decision. There’s a whole world outside of your dorm room and you may just find that getting away from the daily bustle of campus life will actually benefit your education...
Why New Build Homes Need MVHR Systems
MVHR - Mechanical Ventilation and Heat Retention - systems are perfect for new build homes which are energy efficient as standard. We all want to live in a comfortable environment where the air is clean and pure, but adding insulation to homes and reducing drafts to improve energy efficiency means that they can become stuffy and overheat, and toxins remain...
Brick City Boutique
Brick City Boutique is back from the north after its debut with Basement Sessions Live, and is ready to raise the roof again at its home in Islington's Elbow Room. As well as an impressive lineup this month, we also have a huge range of Street inspired vendors on the stalls offering you the opportunity to get your hands...