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• Review: Three Irish Bed & Breakfasts

  

  On most of our road trip round Ireland we stayed in Bed & Breakfasts. I’ve talked before about The Art of the B B and there several reasons why I love a good B ... Read more

  Posted on 14 November 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Review: The Bulman Inn

  

  We found this gem of a pub through no fault of our own. It was purely the genius of our amiable host from the Cloisters B&B; who pointed us in its direction... Read more

  Posted on 12 November 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Spicy Red Lentil Dhal

  

  Dhal is only something I’ve recently really come to appreciate. Until the last year or so I saw it as a poor replacement for a ‘proper curry’ but after a... Read more

  Posted on 10 November 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Review: House at the Cliff House Hotel

  

  You know when you’re really looking forward to something, everything you’ve seen and read backs up the fact you think you’re going to have a fantastic evening... Read more

  Posted on 09 November 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Review: The King & Thai

  

  I was excited to visit The King & Thai Restaurant in the little village of Broesley in Shropshire which has recently been awarded ‘Readers Regional Restaurant o... Read more

  Posted on 07 November 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Review: The Cliff House Hotel, Ardmore Ireland

  

  Whilst away in Ireland it was our 3rd Wedding Anniversary. In keeping with our tradition of heading to a lovely Michelin Star Restaurant to celebrate ( 1st –... Read more

  Posted on 06 November 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Ireland Day 4: Kinsale to Ardmore

  

  We started off our 4th morning in Ireland in a slightly more relaxed fashion, with a wander around Kinsale itself and it’s harbour. Read more

  Posted on 04 November 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Kitchen Bites Edition 8: October 2015

  

  I can’t believe it’s November! I love the Winter months. There’s nothing better than wrapping up warm and going on a winter walk then curling up in front of... Read more

  Posted on 02 November 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Cocktail Time: Elderflower Breeze

  

  It’s the weekend again, yay! So following on from my very first cocktail recipe, these Pink Grapefruit Margaritas and these Cinnamon White Russians, I’ve decide... Read more

  Posted on 31 October 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Smoky Chorizo and Three Bean Stew: Canned Fod UK Challenge

  

  I was recently contacted by Canned Food UK, a not for profit organisation promoting the benefits and affordability of cooking with canned foods. Now, I’ll... Read more

  Posted on 30 October 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Review: Fishy Fishy Cafe, Kinsale Ireland

  

  Fishy Fishy was the stop for our 3rd night on our little trip round Ireland. It came highly recommended by our B&B; owners and the owner and chef is somewhat... Read more

  Posted on 27 October 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way Day 3: Dingle to Kinsale

  

  Day 3 of our trip started with a short hop to Inch Strand, a long strip of beach jutting out into the sea with waves lapping both sides.We then hit the south... Read more

  Posted on 25 October 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• What to Do and See at BBC Good Food Show Winter 2015 Birmingham!

  

  It’s nearly November again and to me that means just one thing. MY BIRTHDAY! The Winter BBC Good Food Show at the NEC Birmingham! Well, it is my birthday month... Read more

  Posted on 24 October 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• My Birmingham Hidden Gems

  

  When Travelodge recently got in touch about finding Hidden Gems it really got me thinking. There’s lots of gems in Birmingham, but are they really hidden? Read more

  Posted on 23 October 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Tropical Fizz Mocktail

  

  Nowadays there are lots of campaigns urging us to give things up for months at a time to support worthy campaigns and charities, for example ‘Movember’  – men... Read more

  Posted on 20 October 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• A Taste of Ston Easton Hotel in Your Own Home

  

  Like a lot of people, I love a night away at a luxury country house hotel; relaxation and a good meal with only a short walk up the stairs to that big comfy bed... Read more

  Posted on 19 October 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Afternoon Tea at The Edgbaston Hotel

  

  A few weeks ago myself and a gaggle of my blogging friends descended on the poor unsuspecting Edgbaston Boutique Hotel In Birmingham. A group of us do this ever... Read more

  Posted on 17 October 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Review: Out of the Blue, Dingle Ireland

  

  Our second night on the road resulted in us stopping in the little harbour town of Dingle. I know, amazing name right?! Well, when putting a shout out on twitte... Read more

  Posted on 16 October 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Review: Meating, Birmingham

  

  Meating, in the Arcadian Centre in Bimirngham is one of the newest additions to the Birmingham food scene, offering high quality and rare bread meat, cooked ove... Read more

  Posted on 14 October 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• DIY Pickled Onions

  

  I’ve talked before about my love for pickled things and this year have really got on board with pickling stuff myself – it’s really fun, very satisfying and als... Read more

  Posted on 12 October 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES