As someone who would nowadays claim to be a foodie (albeit a burgeoning one!), I have enjoyed some amazing experiences at some truly fantastic restaurants. In addition, I’ve had a fair few […]
Mix up your midweek meals with some marvelous mince!
Cheap midweek dinners are something we all strive for, but it’s not always easy to keep costs down and flavour levels high! A friend had sent me a recipe for a mince […]
Potato mustard curry: A Rick Stein odyssey
Inspired by watching the Rick Stein Far Eastern Odyssey on TV, I went out bought the book in order to have a go at some of his recipes at home. I will […]
Alcohol free beers: Which brands hit the spot?
For the majority of my adult life I have enjoyed a nice cold beer, either in the pub, watching the football, or just sitting in the back garden enjoying a barbecue. At […]
USA or UK for pancake day?
Given that pancake day is meant to be about getting rid of your leftovers, it is a touch ironic that nowadays pancake day is considered one of the most glutenous days of […]
Chaource cheese: An uncelebrated Champagne success!
The Champagne region of France receives an awful lot of praise, which is of course well deserved, for its truly exquisite sparkling wines. As well as this, the medieval appearance of many […]
Olives: My (not so) secret indulgence!
Everyone has a weakness. Most foodies, be they in Yorkshire, Leeds or further afield will admit there are foods that for no reason seem to have a hold over them. For me, […]
Taco/fajita salad: A Mexican twist!
We’re big fans of Mexican food but usually we stick to the time-honoured favourites like chicken fajitas. We both love eating at Mexican restaurants and the various Mexican restaurants in Leeds have […]
Nachos: A treat from the USA that truly is close to my heart!
I have many weaknesses with food. I pretty much adore most food from the USA as my reviews of Cleaver and Red’s True BBQ will testify but I also believe that I […]
A tribute to the great Yorkshire pudding!
I love Yorkshire puddings. There, I’ve said it. They may not be the most sophisticated of foodie treats, but my God they are tasty. In celebration of National Yorkshire pudding day today, […]