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When the weather is hot and humidity soars, eating can sometimes feel like a chore, especially when your recipe repertoire is full of dishes that leave you feeling hotter than your were! At this point, it’s good to have a little recipe refresher and seek out some inspiration from some of the best summer food friendly meals around. Here are a few of our favourites to get you inspired!   Watermelon and Feta Salad One of our all time favourite foods for a starter is watermelon and feta salad. This is so simple to make and is always a welcome start to a summer meal with friends. Ingredients Half a large watermelon Feta Cheese Mint leaves 1/2 red onion tbsp Olive oil Pinch of Salt Instructions Scope out of the watermelon and cut into cubes about an inch thick and then cube the feta into slightly smaller pieces. Chop red onion roughly (chop into smaller pieces if preferred). Tear up mint leaves and add all ingredients into a bowl, tossing lightly with the olive oil and a pinch of salt. For extra ‘wow’ factor, retain the watermelon shell and once all the salad ingredients are well combined, transfer it back into the watermelon shell ...

If you’re on the hunt for some last minute summer sun, here’s our guide to some of the best sunny destinations around! Slovenia If you’re not looking to travel very far, Slovenia with a flying time of 3 hours and 15 minutes is a charming getaway for a summer holiday. Flights can be found cheaply and the country is still on the cusp of being discovered by tourists so it feels like a secret getaway. The capital city Llubjana invites visitors with its history, cafes and modern architecture and when the temperature soars in summer, there is nothing quite like a cooling dip in Lake Bled in the Julian Alps. Greek Islands Greece has no shortage of beautiful islands to discover. Some islands can only be reached by ferry which has a certain appeal for the traveller seeking a bit of adventure. Lefkada is one of these, well known for its beautiful turquoise waters, rising against backdrops of stunning white cliffs. It is close to the much larger islands of Kefalonia and Corfu both of which also offer stunning scenery, delicious Greek food and a glimpse into Mediterranean culture.   London One of the best times to visit London is in the summer. The city ...

Spot the purple clock! Join us on a journey through St Christopher’s Place, the home of the Les 100 Ciels flagship store. Tucked away from the crowds of Oxford Street, you find an eclectic collection of independent boutiques, bars and restaurants. With its pedestrianised streets and unique charm, St. Christopher’s Place is perfect for shopping and dining in true cosmopolitan style. We cannot help but stop by each shop window on the way to our store and be amazed by the beauty of the street itself. Located just behind Bond Street, you can explore the picturesque pedestrianised streets, where Victorian charm sits in harmony with contemporary style. Here are a few of our favourite spots you will find: Cafés:  Feya Café Feya is an elegant and contemporary café in the heart of Marylebone and is thoughtfully designed with marble, florals, and a stunning cherry blossom tree with brass butterflies. Hef Zahra Khan brings together her lifelong passion for baking and her love for art. Her thoughtfully designed menu offers a selection of salads, sandwiches, cakes, patisserie and beverages.   Ole & Steen A household name in their native Denmark, Ole & Steen’s all-day bakeries have taken London by storm since their first opening ...

As we push through into warmer days, it’s time to refresh our monthly playlist with some new hits and our all-time favourites. With a spring selection from the Les 100 Ciels team, we are offering all types of music to get you into the spring mood! From Tracy Chapman to Tom Walker, we have curated the best playlist for you to listen to on a beautiful spring day.   Click here to listen on Spotify: Fast Car – Tracy Chapman Walking on sunshine – Katrina & The waves The sound – 1975 Nothing can stop us – Saint Etienne Calma – Pedro Capo Think about you – Kygo Pretty shining people – George Ezra SOS – Avicii Just you and I – Tom Walker Someone you loved – Lewis Capaldi

This March we’re celebrating International Women’s Day and we want to take this opportunity to recognise brilliant women, past and present, who have made an impact on all our lives. With an all-female playlist, these songs are for women about women, so be ready to hear them roar! From Aretha Franklin to Lady Gaga, Les 100 Ciels has revisited the archives with empowering and inspiring tracks from motivating singers who convey positive messages through the power of music. These talented singers will leave you feeling ready for anything!   Click here to listen on Spotify: Aretha Franklin – Respect Beyoncé – Run the world (girls) Katy Perry – Rise Cyndi Lauper – Girls just want to have fun Rihanna – Diamonds Lady Gaga – Born this way Destiny’s child – Independent Women Kelly Clarkson – Stronger Madonna – Express yourself Alicia Keys – Girl on fire

Are you looking for new music releases or a different kind of sound? We regularly share on our blog the music that we love including an edit of new artists we are currently listening to. Feel a part of the Les 100 Ciels community with a selection of the best tunes played at our stores and listen to them whenever you want and wherever you are!   Singer, writer and actress, Mahalia Rose Burkmar (stage name Mahalia), is a 20 year old rising star from Leicester. Starting her singing career at the early age of 13, Mahalia signed to the major record label “Atlantic” at the age of 15 and recorded her first album, Headspace in 2012. Describing her music as a “psycho acoustic soul”, Mahalia spent much of her youth absorbing the sounds of her native city, releasing music with a touching intensity that goes far beyond her years. Mahalia’s music is always introduced with an amusing, remarkable story about a peculiar moment of her life: “Marry Me”, for instance is a very intimate ballad she wrote about a new boyfriend at school, or “Sober”, her celebrated summer single, is for those suffering from a love hangover. Having already toured ...