December 8, 2024 In Uncategorized

I asked AI

Two revealing questions, and this is what it said. Although I would not describe myself as a “fan” of Elon Musk, I have to say a lot of what he’s done and is doing is truly exceptional. I remember listening to a podcast a few months back as I walked round Hyde Park, and hearing Elon Musk talk about Neuralink, and how he felt he could bring sight to blind people within our lifetime. Behind my sunglasses, tears came to my eyes. Wow! Unless you have a close relationship with a blind person (as I do) it’s impossible to imagine how great it feels to hear things like this. Grok is another great innovation, and seems to be one of the better and more impartial AI platforms, sooo… here’s what Grok thinks about me!

 

November 18, 2024 In Uncategorized

Films

The last three films I’ve watched:

I know I’m decades late, but finally got round to watching American Psycho. Absolutely loved it from the very beginning. There are many different interpretations of this film, but I found it very funny, and saw it as a biting satire on the 80’s Yuppie life. So many scenes I loved – like the credit card scene – that pass so quickly but on reflection are genius level funny. This is definitely a film to watch more than once. My Score: 8.5/10

Wow. I honestly don’t know how some peoples minds can think of plots as dark and scary as this. I chose this film to watch at the cinema and didn’t realise it was a thriller because Hugh Grant is the lead. This is a challenging, very different and mature role for Hugh grant – his performance is excellent. So scary! I felt on edge the whole time and wanted to cry for the 2 girls in the film. I can’t believe people watch things like this for entertainment I was so afraid I didnt touch my popcorn 😂 My Score: 5/10 if you’re not a psychopath. 9/10 if you like this sort of thing.

Based on a true story, I found this film to be very engaging. My reservations are less about the film itself (it was well acted and well directed, they couldn’t have done much more, whilst maintaining true to the original story), more that when I think about the black films I really enjoy, they typically aren’t centred around social justice, as in my leisure time I prefer being entertained than taught a lesson. Black films I prefer are blaxploitation films, American Fiction, Boyz n the Hood… films with humour and energy. I also feel (a bit like the constant stream of WW2 films, despite the fact that so so many other wars have happened since) it’s a sort of laziness relying on certain historical moments to get an audience in. Why not make a film that’s relevant to what’s happening today? Anyway, My Score: 7.5/10

Was very excited to watch this one! Really enjoyed the general premise of the film, though the plot was a rip off of Sunset Boulevard. Demi Moores performance is great, but the totally absurd and OTT ending felt like massive insecurity on the part of the director. One thing I don’t enjoy in films is when plots that are mostly plausible, randomly at the end become total science-fiction level unbelievable. It was entertaining, but so much more could have been done with the character development and I really didn’t like the ending. My Score: 7/10

October 28, 2024 In Uncategorized

This Season

A quick reminder of some experiences we can share this season…

 

Ski Trip:

Level: Red (I can survive a Black run but it’s not pretty!)

Attire: 70’s Bond Girl. Chic Ski wardrobe curated in a desperate attempt to distract you from my lack of talent.

Ski Style: 30% ski, 30% food, 30% sauna, 10% Aperol Spritz.

Dream Resorts: Chamonix, St Moritz, Dolomites.

 

Black Tie and Events:

Level: Expert. As a companion, but I also have an interesting and established career outside of being Billie where I also attend such events.

Attire: Always appropriate depending on the event. Business suit, gown, cocktail dress, etc. I have the wardrobe for any event you have in mind.

+1 Style: Charming, intelligent, and  well spoken. No photos, no drama!

Dream Events: Watch events, Swan Lake (ballet), Charity Gala, F1, Restaurant or Gallery events

 

Winter Travel:

Level: I invented the term “vacation” 😇

Attire: Feminine and sexy. My gallery will give you an idea but I’m also happy to take some instruction if you prefer for example “very casual” or “very sexy”.

Companionship Style: Depends on the person, but I’m pretty much just myself 🙂 Culture vulture, beach bum, adventure seeker, foodie enthusiast. You may have work commitments during our time together, of course this is absolutely fine, you will find me at the spa waiting for you.

Dream Destinations (for this time of year): Caribbean, City Break in Europe, Mexico City, Africa, Wellness retreat, Dubai, South America.

 

Black Tie and Events

The duration of your event £1000

The duration of your event +2hrs private time £1500

 

Vacations

2-3 days £3000

4-5 days £6000

1 week £7000

Longer than a week £ let’s talk about it

 

All longer dates:

If you would like to schedule a brief video chat after you’ve sent the deposit, you are welcome to.

October 28, 2024 In Uncategorized

Paris

Back to Paris (a woman can never get enough of Paris!) for a special birthday dinner at Plenitude. It could be said that I’m prone to exaggeration, but believe me when I say this is by far the best fine dining meal I have had in my life, a phenomenal experience!

October 23, 2024 In Uncategorized

Foodie Life

Some food memories from the last few weeks…

Making the most of the good weather (good by London standards!) with an al fresco lunch at newly opened Cafe Francois in Borough Market. I love this brasserie style food, the steak was excellent.
Gorgonzola Dolce. I love it 🙂
Bottle of Champagne and movies in the suite. Perfect date 🙂
Spontaneous lunch date at my favourite ever Italian restaurant in Soho. Small plates and negroni, so good! Some dates are planned 6 months ahead of time, others are planned 60 minutes ahead of time, it's the spice of life.
Lunch at De Librije, the only 3 Michelin Star restaurant in the Netherlands. Was such a mission getting there, and the dining room is gorgeous. Enjoyed the meal but... a bit underwhelming and wouldn't return.
Favourite ever! I love black cherries and enjoyed the last of the season. Since Brexit a lot of our stone fruit is coming from Chile, which is actually the worlds largest producer of cherries. I like to buy local produce but have to admit these were very good.
Not a glamorous one but just made from what I had in the house, pasta with scallops and sauce made from pesto and mojo (Spanish condiment made from herbs and typical to the Canary Islands). The lady I go to for massages is from the Canaries and she made me a jar of Mojo using her family recipe.
Omg so yummy and decadent! Foie, fatty tuna and golden oscietra caviar. Dinner at a new opening in Mayfair, The Cocochine. Wow! Excellent experience, the Head Chef used to work at Waterside Inn, Le Manoir, and Petrus by Gordon Ramsay. This restaurant will get a Michelin star.
Ordered all the dips on the menu 🙂 Sharing dips is definitely an act of intimacy. Loved this casual experience at Agora, a new opening in Borough (They say it's Greek, but there are Turkish and Mediterranean influences on the menu too)
British Airways allegedly "Business Class" meal. The only thing more embarrassing than this meal was the fact that I ate it haha. Honestly I am so entrenched in this airline and obsessed with collecting the points! Yet they treat us like prisoners. The middle eastern and asian airlines treat you like royalty!
THE PERFECT chocolate souffle at Michelin Star Pavyllon by Yannick Alleno, one of my all time favourite chefs, I am such a big fan of his work. With Armagnac and vanilla ice cream. Yum!
Simple "man food" at Andrew Edmunds in Soho. Sometimes it's all you need. I love this restaurant, they have an excellent wine list, and of course, I could not resist sticky toffee pudding for dessert. Yes I have a sweet tooth 🙂
October 16, 2024 In Uncategorized

Birthday Treats

Celebrating my birthday on October 20th. Much appreciated would be something from my wish list of a Selfridges gift card to billiefarlow@hotmail.com. It’s been an amazing year. Thank you for your generosity! Love Billie ❤️

 

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September 25, 2024 In Uncategorized

Some

Tipsy ramblings…

 

If you haven’t been truly AROUSED in the last 3 months you should do something about it. Yes you! Choose the fuck off suite at the Four Seasons. Choose buy her a Chanel bag. Choose Dover Sole with a glass of Montrachet. Choose French kissing in the elevator. Choose LIFE ❤️

September 22, 2024 In Uncategorized

Home Cooking

Disclaimer: If you’re a vegan you may want to skip this post.

Hello! ❤️ I thought I would share with you one of my recent culinary creations that I cooked last week for a dinner guest. On the menu? Harissa and honey chicken with couscous and tzatziki. I thought I would take you through my process, which of course always starts with great ingredients. I tend to make my recipes up based on what I like the look of in the grocers, what is in season, and the personal tastes of who I am cooking for. I bought this Label Rouge chicken from Ginger Pig butchers – truly the best chickens. Corn fed, not pumped full of any hormones or weird stuff, and full of flavour. I try to buy British produce as much as possible, but never to the detriment of flavour, so in this case I opted for this French chicken as it’s simply the best quality. I also bought some chicken kidneys with no real idea what I would do with them. I hadn’t cooked them before but thought I could use them somehow, plus they are very nutritious.

At home I spatchocked the chicken – which is when you cut the backbone out and flatten out the chicken. I almost always cook a whole chicken in this way as it means it cooks faster, and more evenly. Wearing surgical gloves to protect my manicure, I slathered the chicken in my honey and harissa marinade, the exact recipe of which is a secret. In the base of my pan (Le Creuset of course) I add shallots, garlic, peppers, thyme, and some baby carrots which I peeled and trimmed. I then trimmed, chopped, and added the chicken kidneys and a splash of wine. I was a bit freaked out by the look and smell of the kidneys but managed to be brave and prepare them. On top of this I placed my whole chicken, and cooked under a lid in the oven. I cook under a lid so the chicken steams for the majority of the cooking, making for a juicier bird. Then at the end I take the lid off to give the skin colour and flavour.

 

Whilst the chicken is cooking, I made the couscous and flavoured it with parsley, coriander, spring onions, olive oil and lemon, and finished with pomegranate seeds. Very herby and fragrant. Then I made the tzatziki, straining grated cucumbers and adding to Greek yoghurt with dill, garlic, lemon, and olive oil. This is a nice cooling side to have with the sweet and spicy chicken.

I served the chicken straight from the pan “family style” with the couscous and tzatziki. A fantastic gravy had formed under the chicken which was very flavourful. My dining guest said the meal was excellent and of restaurant standard (of course I announced that it’s “not my best work” whilst secretly being very pleased as I love when people enjoy my cooking). The kidneys which I was most worried about, ended up being one of the most delicious parts of the meal: Having cooked in the gravy they had a delicious pate-like texture and added body to the sauce. Below is my final result, which I was pleased with. What do you think? 😇

September 16, 2024 In Uncategorized

My Big Fat Greek Adventure

Santorini ✈️ Naxos ✈️ Paros ✈️ Athens

 

Greece is a very important and special place for me, I’ve been coming to the islands since I was a small child. This multi-leg trip was one of the best adventures I’ve ever had: From fine dining in the shadow of the Acropolis, to driving to remote villages for local food (the lamb here is sensational). Gyros at 2am after a night of dancing, beautiful beaches and lobster pasta. I love the smaller islands, and would love to return – I don’t say this lightly, but the best experiences on smaller islands (like my favourite, Paxos) is to be had in a small boutique hotel, not a big name resort. Whilst I did choose luxury hotels because of course I can’t help myself haha, I found myself gazing jealously at the €60 a night beach front bed and breakfasts with tiled floors, spiral staircases, and owners who are constantly trying to stuff you with pastries and Greek yoghurt. If I return to the small islands I would like to try a small hotel. 

 

Athens really stole my heart, though I only stopped over for a day: I loved the mix of history, grit, and sophistication. I need to return to experience it fully. I also liked how late things open in Greece: later even than many places in Italy: gorgeous boutiques selling pretty dresses and hand made jewellery open until 11pm (yes I did buy pretty dresses and hand made jewellery at 11pm, it’s the perfect after dinner activity… other than the obvious), and it’s not uncommon to arrive for dinner at that time too. Like all travel I do with girl friends, of course I could not help but imagine how the same experience would differ with a lover. It was a Greek Tragedy to have such a romantic week with no man around to squeeze my bum and carry my bag 😂 I feel so invigorated and alive when I travel, and Greece really is the perfect destination for romance.

 

This stray cat has finally returned to London (for now) and very much looks forward to your invitation. Billie ❤️

September 5, 2024 In Uncategorized

Yum!

Delicious Dinner Date at a restaurant in my neighbourhood that has been on my list for some time. Finally got to try it! I had to order the langoustines and the lamb chops of course (I think I could survive the rest of my life on langoustines and lamb chops, the two things I usually order if they’re available). I also loved the beef tartare. Had a beautiful chefs table experience, I love watching the theatre of the kitchen. Decided to wear this outfit by one of my favourite designers Emilio Pucci. As always, remembering to practice gratitude for good company, good food, and good times! 😍

September 4, 2024 In Uncategorized

Paris

A pleasure to accept such a generous invitation to one of my favourite cities. Feeling thankful for such a dreamy few days, just what we needed. (And yes, if you’re looking for the sucker who orders the lobster roll at a 5 star hotel, bonjour, it’s me 🏆)

Made me feel special 🙂 Thank you xx

September 1, 2024 In Uncategorized

Lights, Camera…

Found this gem of a cinema that shows mostly classic films. Armed with sweet and salty popcorn and an extremely mediocre glass of Pinot (so bad I abandoned it after one sip), I decided to watch The Living Daylights, which has gone to the top of my list of favourite Bond films. Timothy Dalton is such a great Bond, and I also thought the sound track was excellent. It has everything you want from a Bond film – exciting, humorous, action packed, and sexy.

 

Next on my list at this cinema I’d like to watch “Licence to Kill” – Daltons second and final film as Bond, “Once Upon a Time in America” – as I’m a big fan of gangster films, and “Foxy Brown” – the first star role of actress Pam Grier. So many great films – so little time – so we better get started!

September 1, 2024 In Uncategorized

Sugar and Spice

A Persian feast at one of my favourite lunch spots. I love middle eastern food! So flavourful and great for sharing. The perfect way to spend a sunny London afternoon. Grateful for this beautiful gift, and for such chilled and natural date.

August 18, 2024 In Uncategorized

Dreamy Cars

If I had a car collection that was limited to 4 cars, these would be in my collection, in these exact colours.

My choices (without explanation – I will explain when I see you):

Mercedes SL R129 (90's)
Mercedes Gullwing
Rolls Royce Cullinan
Porsche 358 (Late 50's - early 60's)