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• Review: Chapter One, Dublin

  

  This post has been a long time in the making but way back in early September last year we were holidaying in the gorgeous Republic of Ireland. Read more

  Posted on 09 January 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• An Afternoon at Attington Park, Shropshire

  

  A few weeks ago in the all too infrequent gorgeous late autumnal sunshine we headed across for a brisk stroll around the lovely Attington Park in Shropshire. Read more

  Posted on 14 December 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Chocolate Log with Baileys Buttercream

  

  With an aversion to mincemeat and fruit cakes, I’m always trying out alternative Christmas sweets and desserts to avoid the abundance of mince pies, Christmas... Read more

  Posted on 12 December 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Cookbooks for Christmas?

  

  If you’re anything like me, I just love getting new cookbooks for Christmas. I can spend hours and hours curled up reading a cookbook, trawling for ideas and... Read more

  Posted on 10 December 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Review: Ston Easton Park Hotel

  

  Not too long ago I tried my hand at making some Buttermilk Panacottas, a recipe from Daniel Moons recipe ebook, who is the head chef at Ston Easton Park, and... Read more

  Posted on 08 December 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Kitchen Bites #10: The Christmas 2015 Edition

  

  Holidays are coming, Holidays are coming……Anyone else a little Christmas excited? I sure am. Over the last few weeks we’ve been lucky enough to try some... Read more

  Posted on 07 December 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Sumo Bowls at Yo! Sushi

  

  This year if you’re looking for a warming and filling meal whilst out on a Christmas shopping spree or a refuelling pick me up after a night out, Yo! Sushi are... Read more

  Posted on 05 December 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Eggnog: A Twist on the Traditional

  

  Eggnog. One of those love it or hate it things isn’t it?  Until recently I didn’t know very much about it, apart from the fact that I really loved the... Read more

  Posted on 04 December 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Review: The Bell Inn, Bramshaw

  

  The Bell Inn, in the heart of the New Forest in Hampshire has been in the same family since  1782. There’s obviously been few modernisations along the way but... Read more

  Posted on 03 December 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Caramelised Onion & Cranberry Sausage Rolls

  

  Christmas is fast approaching now and I expect lots of people are beginning to feel the pressure of all the things that brings – shopping, presents, baking,... Read more

  Posted on 01 December 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Kitchen Bites #9: November Edition

  

  We’re on the countdown to Christmas now and it’s been busy as ever in our kitchen! In November we tried out quite a few new products which I’m loving, and some... Read more

  Posted on 30 November 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Strawberry Marshmallow Macarons

  

  One of my Christmas presents from my husband (last year!) was a Macaron Gift Set – I’ve been very hit and miss with my macaron making for ages so I hoped this... Read more

  Posted on 28 November 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Review: Pho, Grand Central Birmingham

  

  Lots has been written recently about the opening of Grand Central and it’s wealth of new eateries, both good and bad. There’s no getting away from the influx... Read more

  Posted on 27 November 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Review: House of the Rising Sun

  

  Shropshire is a part of the country I’ve not spent very much time in, so a few weeks ago it was nice to spend a morning having a wander round Shrewsbury. Read more

  Posted on 25 November 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• BBC Good Food Show Winter 2015 Birmingham: Producer Preview

  

  The Winter BBC Good Food Show at the NEC in Birmingham kicks off this very Thursday (26th) November! One of my favourite parts of the Good Food Show HAS to be... Read more

  Posted on 23 November 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Spirited Chicken Noodles with BrumYumYum & New Amsterdam Vodka

  

  I was recently contacted about an interesting new campaign, the brainchild of New Amsterdam Vodka, taking place in Birmingham and several other cities... Read more

  Posted on 21 November 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Ireland Day 5: Ardmore to Dublin

  

  The last day of our Ireland Road Trip!If you missed the other days find them here: Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Our last day was spent first exploring the town of... Read more

  Posted on 20 November 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Butternut Squash, Goats Cheese & Basil Bruschetta

  

  One of the best things about autumn and winter for me has to be the abundance of different types of squash and pumpkin. Squash chunks roasted with some salt... Read more

  Posted on 18 November 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Review: The Pointer, Brill

  

  The Pointer in Brill, Buckingshire is the epitomy of what I would called a great local pub.A lovely cosy bar area with comfy chairs and roaring fires, complete... Read more

  Posted on 16 November 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Homemade Piccalilli

  

  If like me you love making homemade foodie gifts, then this recipe is perfect for you. Now is the perfect time to make jams, preserves and pickles for Christmas... Read more

  Posted on 14 November 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES