Ready for something short and sweet? I've found a truly yummy little spot where you can guzzle your body weight in wine, nibble on some truly tremendous food all while soaking up the sunshine; sound too good to be true? It's not! West Didsbury on a sunny Saturday afternoon, where you have nothing on your … Continue reading Sip
Saturday's in summer, should be especially savoured - even more so when they're drenched in delicious sunshine from dawn till dusk. So far, it's been a pretty excellent summer; with only one sticky-pre-thunder-storm-humid day to date and countless warm, sunshine-filled evenings under our belts - as British Summers go, we're doing a crackin' job. Since our … Continue reading Dun Cow
So, you're off to London for a coupl'a days, you lucky thing! You're limited on free time but wanna make sure every morsel that passes your lips is an indulgent and sensory experience. I know just the places! Whilst Manchester will forever be my home, I try and plan at least 2 long weekends in … Continue reading Food Adventurin’ in London
Some days, I like to base my heritage around whatever I might be cooking that day. Like a little girl playing dress up, I like to immerse myself in the culture, sounds and feelings of whatever food I'm craving. I could be Cypriot one afternoon, my window no longer showing me scenes of Gatley but … Continue reading White Chocolate and Pistachio Biscotti
Deciding on a holiday destination for me, is often as hard as deciding on a main course from an extensively varied all you can eat buffet. I want freshly made dips from Greece, sultry pasta from Italy, the richest cheeses from France, De Nata's fresh from the oven from Lisbon - the list goes on! … Continue reading An ode to Croatian Food
From effortlessly refined at Heron Tower, to unashamedly filthy in Shoreditch; our second brunch in London was a little more down to earth than our previous venture. Having spent the evening previous drinking warm bottles of wine in Victoria Park whilst tunelessly singing along with Matt Berninger at All Points East; our original plans to … Continue reading HotBox Brunch
Special occasions call for a very special breakfast. Now this special occasion could be a birthday treat or a toast to exemplary news, but for us it was a Saturday, we were in London and we were very hungry. And if that doesn't deserve a very special breakfast, I just don't know what does. Duck and … Continue reading Duck and Waffle
Who doesn't need a new pizza spot in their lives? Especially when you find yourself horrifically without a table on a Saturday night when you've decided at the last minute that what you both fancy is a proper Neapolitan pizza, and you've exhausted all of your efforts in finding space at your usual favourites. One … Continue reading Proove Pizza
A long Bank Holiday weekend positively begs to be celebrated with a good brunch. With a friend's birthday to celebrate and 5 girlfriends all miraculously free on the same day at the same time; we had arranged to meet at Cottonopolis in the Northern Quarter for a date that would combine a birthday brunch with … Continue reading Cottonopolis
Thursdays are the new Fridays; or at least that’s what I tell myself as I blow my fringe upward away from my newly glistening forehead - the result of which is from seeing JUST HOW MUCH the bill has come to after my friend Dariane and I dine at WOOD on a Thursday evening. Because … Continue reading WOOD
Spring is sure as heck taking it's time before it decides to present it's blooming lovely self. But until then, I've found the sweetest of spots, positively bursting with botanical delights and floral decor to satisfy your appetite for Spring, but the best part of this oasis? It also dishes up a bangin' brekkie. Stepping … Continue reading Flower Cup
First impressions can be tricky and are often made in haste. But isn't it quite wonderful when the negative thoughts you had about somewhere turn out to be deliciously wrong? If you live in Manchester, I'm almost certain you will have passed by Cafe 19. Found on Lever Street, on the very cusp of the … Continue reading Cafe 19
