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RVs tend to have had a bit of a bad rep in the UK, but there’s a new breed on the road now and lockdown has seen a surge of interest in them. SLMan spoke to Lucy Caillé, MD of GlamperRV, to find out what it’s really like to holiday in a motorhome…

Last month, we showed you the essential spirits and mixers you need to create the ultimate at-home bar. This month, we went to eight top bartenders and mixologists & asked them to share the equipment and gadgets they can’t work without. From soda streams and blenders to stemless wine glasses and Mexican elbows, here’s everything you need to complete your bar and pep up your at-home drinking experience.

At a photoshoot in north Wales in March, a local fisherman and a London photographer hatched a plan to make the best of a bad situation. From drop-offs outside the giraffe enclosure of London Zoo to pop-ups in Portobello, photographer-turned-lobster deliveryman Jude Edginton gave SLMan the full story of Lockdown Lobsters…

Born and raised in Wisconsin, Tim Anderson studied Japanese food culture at university and lived in Japan for two years. After moving to London, he won MasterChef and opened Nanban, a restaurant described as “Wagamama on acid”. He spoke to SLMan about his favourite places to eat in London and beyond, what it’s been like relaunching two restaurants in the current climate, plus his thoughts about the future of dining…

No one wants to be thought of as that guy with bad breath. Luckily, it can be relatively easy to treat. SLMan asked the experts for their tips on how to prevent it, from need-to-know products to foods you should avoid…

They used to be an afterthought, but non-alcoholic cocktails are becoming a key part of healthier lifestyles. To prove it, we asked 13 bartenders and mixologists for some booze-free recipes that can’t help but impress…

Had enough of working from home now? If your office is still closed, perhaps you could re-establish work-life separation by taking a desk at a coworking space. With different memberships available depending on the level of commitment you’re up for, and added benefits from beer nights to PT sessions, there’s a space for everyone…

Good for holidays, park days or just garden days, portable speakers are an essential summer accessory. Look for built-in Bluetooth for easy connectivity and, for peace of mind, make sure yours is splash-proof and drop-proof. Here’s our roundup of the best on the market right now – whatever your budget...

A recent survey revealed vehicle theft has risen 56% in the last four years, so it has never been so important to be vigilant and put appropriate measures in place to protect your car. We asked the experts to share their advice on how best to keep yours safe.

Alan Turner and Terry Williamson met while working in a pub and bonded over a shared love of brunch. In 2013, they quit their jobs to open Sunday in Islington. These days, they serve 400 customers a day and get through 1,500 eggs per week – so who better to talk us through how to get the best out of them. From scrambled and poached eggs to omelettes and shakshuka, the pair share five ways to prepare and serve eggs like a pro.

You may be clued up on the best wines to buy, but what about the accessories you need to make the most of them? Leading wine journalist Matthew Jukes gave us his list of the kit worth buying…

Eggs have had something of a chequered past. In the 50s, they were the ultimate breakfast option, but by the 70s had become the bad boys of nutrition, with studies claiming they were packed with cholesterol. Then, in the 80s salmonella was the big concern. These days, eggs and avocado on toast is the definition of mainstream. To get the bottom line, we caught up with registered dietician Louise Bula…