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A Twtitter shout-out from KRacen asked for 'something to drink by the side of the pool'. My response? 'Something sparkling and frivolous'. Hot weather, an inviting pool of crystal clear cooling water and, by the side, a bottle of sparkling wine. Not that I have a pool full of cooling water, mind you, but I did receive a bottle of an Argentine bubbly as a birthday present from those terribly nice people at World Wine Agencies of Bath.My birthday actually fell on the day of a rather posh Polo Match, which I had been invited too by the agency. Sadly I was in Berlin, so couldn't go. Polo and Argentina have a bit of a thing together; the Chamiza winery with its wines bedecked with mallet wielding horseman is a sponsor, I believe, of the sport. Knowing next to absolutely zilch of polo I was more than a little miffed that I couldn't attend. Still, the bottle was a superb present. Review0.3Wine Tasting Note: La Chamiza Extra Brut Sparkling, NV, Mendoza, Argentina.[More: Adegga / Sn

The trend in craft brewing over the past few years has definitely been bigger equals bette. Last year, Full Sail Brewing went in a different direction and released two different lagers in their LTD (Limited Edition) Lager Series.

The trend in craft brewing over the past few years has definitely been bigger equals bette. Last year, Full Sail Brewing went in a different direction and released two different lagers in their LTD (Limited Edition) Lager Series.

These are really easy to make and very tasty. I make these a lot when I forget to thaw out my meat. They take about 5 minutes to prepare and go! -- posted by Sarah in New York

This recipe is best when small new potatoes are used although it works well using large red potatoes, there is nothing fancy about this but it is big on flavor, I make this often using green onions and fresh dill from my garden --- since everyones tastes are different you may may need to adjust the amounts --- I sometimes purchase a whole piece of cooked deli ham, chop it up into cubes and add it to this salad --- cooking time is chilling time -- posted by KITTENCAL

A new exhibition shows the extraordinary lengths to which fashion photographers go for the perfect shot. As if Judy Rumbold - herself once a put-upon assistant used to satisfying their mad whims - really needed reminding.

She's gone from fashion student to fashion star in next to no time, but don't go thinking Roksanda Ilincic has had it easy. Kate Finnigan meets a deeply romantic child of the Bosnian war.