It’s dessert week on GBBO, one of our favourite weeks each year. If you missed tonight’s show, here’s a quick recap… This week’s signature bake was creme brulee. The bakers were given […]
How to eat out without breaking the bank: Five top tips
If you, like me, enjoy eating out, you will know it can come at a cost! However, there are a few clever ways to avoid the bill being too horrific when you […]
Foodies Festival at Ripley Castle: A great day out
Having spent the week looking forward to going back to Ripley Castle, where Charlotte and I got married, we were not let down at all after a great day out at the […]
Great British Menu 2015: Wales week recap
So, it’s over, and thank goodness for that as Wales week will not be a week that goes down in Great British Menu history! This week saw Stephen Gomes, a talented Indian chef […]
Côte latest chain to indulge in service charge rip-off
Is tipping now expected in the UK? I know that when I go to the USA or Canada I am expected to tip bar staff, waiters, and taxi drivers, but it now […]
Great British Bake Off: Episode Three Recap
Bread week is Paul’s week, there’s no doubt about that, but tonight’s episode ended up being dominated by a different Paul entirely to the bread and baking maestro himself, Mr Hollywood. The […]
Great British Menu 2015: The South West
Week Two of Great British Menu has packed a punch, with my favourite contestant from last year, Emily Watkins, handed the position of judge and tasked with presiding over the dishes from […]
Great British Bake Off: Episode Two Recap
Biscuit week on GBBO is one of our favourite weeks, what with our love of all things biscuity! This year’s renewal of biscuit week failed to disappoint, with some stunning showstoppers on […]
Ripley Castle gears up for Foodies Festival
Ripley Castle is a very special place for us. We got married there on a perfect day back in 2012. We’ve been back a couple of times since, once for a fantastic […]
Great British Menu 2015: Scotland Week Recap
So, after a fair old wait, it is back! Great British Menu – the fight to represent the best of British at a very British banquet to celebrate the more than worthy […]