• Sweden’s beautiful capital is built on 14 islands at the confluence of lake and ocean, each with its own distinct personality. Fifty-seven bridges make all accessible by foot – the city is surprisingly compact – while interisland ferries offer a restful, scenic route and the chance to see Stockholm’s glorious skyline from the water. Michelin-starred restaurants abound – many of them so buzzy and casual that only the inventiveness of the food distinguishes them from ordinary cafés. But in a country whose bread is the best in the world and the ‘fika’ – a social coffee break with a bite…

    The team from By Word of Mouth invited us to spend the day taking a look at their decor and tasting the amazing food they had on offer at Charlie’s fifth birthday party. Charlie just happens to be the son of By Word of Mouth founder, Karen Short, so this meant that all the stops were pulled out for this ultimate cameo-themed birthday party. Kids dined on chocolate cupcakes, salted popcorn, riblets, pork sausages and, of course, an array of conventional party snacks that no birthday would be complete without. In true By Word of Mouth style Karen made sure…