French cuisineMeryl Streep and Amy Adams make the culinary cool in Julie & Julia.
Rathmullan HouseTheir food at Electric Picnic really was spectacular. Now we want to visit them in Donegal.
Coffee-and-snack dealsA hot drink and a muffin for €3.50 in Insomnia – the closest thing to free you'll get this side of the soup kitchen.
Back-to-school coolWhy not enrol in some adult learning this school year? See nightcourses.com.
L'Oréal DitaVon Teese in shock L'Oréal allegiance confession – get ready to see True Match foundation sell out at a counter near you.
TeamworkTest your team spirit in the Dublin city chase (citychasedublin.com), one part mental to two parts physical challenge.
Small office fridgesThey're jammed now we're all bringing in our own food.
CupcakesWe're not saying cupcakes cause obesity, but where there's a gallon of icing, there's a price to pay.
Lame freebiesNo thank you, we don't need another canvas shopper.
Official information campaignsDoes anyone know any more about Lisbon than we did a year ago? No, we're not talking to you, McWilliams.
Vertiginous heelsNo, we can't walk in ours either – thankfully, the new season hails the return of the block heel. We've already halved our taxi bill.