{"title":"Beat the Heat","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis week, things are getting hot. It's the kind of weather that makes you want to grab a cold drink, find a shady spot and sink into a leisurely read. 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We kept coming back to a travel piece on the Garrotxa County, tucked away in the hills of Catalonia. And if you enjoy trying something new in the kitchen, there’s a crème brûlée recipe with a floral twist that’s worth a go.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho’s \u003cem\u003eKonfekt \u003c\/em\u003efor?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eKonfekt \u003c\/em\u003eis one to reach for when you’re interested in fashion, design and travel at a more considered level. It leans towards higher-end brands and designers, which comes through in both the features and the advertising. With glossy pages and full-page adverts, it feels closer to a catalogue at times. 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We enjoyed the visit to Sofie and Johannes' red wooden home which captures a more traditional Scandinavian style. There's also a practical thread running through, with editor Jen sharing ideas for bringing a Scandi summerhouse feel into your home as well as a three day itinerary for exploring Oslo. On a light note \u003cem\u003eThe Scandi Summer Switch\u003c\/em\u003e feature encourages a shift away from screens and emails towards time spent with friends and family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho's \u003cem\u003eSimply Scandi \u003c\/em\u003efor? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis would suit you if you enjoy interiors and lifestyle titles that shift with the seasons, particularly if you’re drawn to a Scandinavian approach to living. 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Closer to home, \u003ci\u003eNature Distilled\u003c\/i\u003e tells the story of Capreolus Distillery in the Cotswolds, which began life in a garden shed. Founder Barney Wilczak now produces small batches of fruit brandies using ingredients sourced from within a 35-mile radius.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is \u003cem\u003eTonic \u003c\/em\u003efor? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eYou don’t need a deep knowledge of drinks or travel to get into\u003cem\u003e Tonic,\u003c\/em\u003e as it keeps things clear and free from jargon. 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