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We’re Doing Email All Wrong
Email was once a fast, flexible solution to communication issues. Fast forward a couple of decades and today it is a defining work problem of our age. SLMan picked up the phone and spoke to Georgetown professor and bestselling author Cal Newport to find out how it’s making us unproductive and miserable, and what we can do about it…
How To Cook Italian Food Well At Home
A regular on MasterChef and Saturday Kitchen, Theo Randall started his career at the River Café in 1989. After a brief stint at Chez Panisse under Alice Waters, he returned to London to take up the role of head chef at the River Café. He left in 2006 to launch his first restaurant, Theo Randall at the Intercontinental, which now has outposts in Hong Kong and Bangkok. As he publishes his latest book – a tribute to Italian delis – he shares four simple Italian dishes to try at home…
How To Plan A Home Gym
Thanks to the pandemic, we’ve had little choice but to exercise at home – and you may have found you actually quite enjoy it. Now, as restrictions start to lift, it seems the working-out-at-home trend is here to stay – especially when you consider sales of Peloton bikes are up 172%. If you’re not too short on space and are thinking of turning a storage cupboard, a corner of your living space or even a garage into a workout area, we asked two interior designers and a home gym expert for their advice.
How To Make The Most Of A Roast Chicken
A roast chicken is always a crowd-pleaser. But how do the professionals make it better than the rest? From seasoning and basting tricks to what to look out for at the supermarket or butcher, here some of the UK’s top chefs share their tips, as well as a selection of recipes to use up the leftovers…
Success Story: Ben Williams
Ben Williams has overcome youthful adversity to achieve some big life goals. Putting his accomplishments down to a mindset he learnt in the Royal Marines, Ben revealed to SLMan how he got to where he is today…
March’s Hot List
The SLMan Hot List gives you all the inspiration, recommendations and ideas you need this month. From a must-watch documentary to a cool new fashion collab, here are the things to check out in March…
We Need To Stop Neglecting Our Senses
‘Sensehacking’ is a new idea that promises to make all of our lives better. Unlike so many lifestyle concepts, it’s supported by decades of serious academic research. Oxford professor Charles Spence talked us through the basics and explained how to harness the power of our senses to work better, play harder and sleep well.
The SLMan Guide To… TVs
Looking to upgrade your TV? There are several things to think about before you open your wallet. Telly specialist Kevin Walmsley from AO.com talked us through the issues and recommended a few of his favourite current models…
How To Handle Being A New Dad
Becoming a dad can trigger a host of emotions – from joy to fear and everything in between. Throw a lack of sleep and broken routines into the mix, and it’s no wonder some new dads can feel a little off kilter. SLMan sat down with the experts to discover their rules for coping…
How To Get Out Of A Pandemic Sex Rut
Having spent night after night surrounded by your own four walls, you’d be forgiven for not being in the mood for a night of passion. According to statistics, nearly 40% of British adults said they had less sex in 2020 because their libido fell, while 25% attributed their lack of bedroom activity to greater anxiety. If this sounds familiar, help is at hand. From why stress levels may play a role to the importance of intimacy, we sat down with two relationship experts to delve deeper…
What's New In Food & Drink This Month
From the seven Hawksmoor steaks now available at a supermarket to hand-pulled noodles in the post, these are the new food and drink releases you need to know about…