Having never been to Russia, I can only say that I am highly intrigued by the country and would one day love to walk in Red Square, view the vast tundras of […]
Great British Bake Off: Episode One Recap
Yay, Bake Off is back! A staple of our midweek TV viewing, this year’s renewal of the BBC baking show promises to be bigger and better than ever before. Last night’s episode […]
Harvard study tries to curry favour with longevity claims…
A recent British Medical Journal study has provided a slither of hope for curry fans such as myself that the decision to eat spicy food three times a week is in fact […]
Middle class drinking: Normalising excess?
I rather enjoy a drink. Charlotte also enjoys a drink and to be honest there are very few people in either of our families who don’t enjoy at least the occasional glass of […]
Previewing this weekend’s Kirkstall Deli Market
In Leeds, we’re lucky enough to be able to boast some startling sights in the most unexpected of places. One example is Kirkstall Abbey, which pops out quite unexpectedly as you’re driving […]
Leeds foodie scene gears up for Gin Festival
Ahead of the weekend, Leeds is gearing up for the return of the largest gin festival in the UK, held at the majestic Town Hall. It’s set to feature over 100 gins, […]
Yorkshire Food News: Ilkley gets a new ‘friend’!
For those of you who have been to Friends of Ham in Leeds, you will know that it offers divine, delicious food in a demure setting that is perfect for commuters, couples […]
Slate Pool Bar: Is new Leeds venture a hit or a miss?
Slate is a new pool bar opened by the folks behind Roxy Ballroom (which is a great venue in town for a work night out or a gathering with friends). We popped […]
Wood fired ovens: A real threat to BBQs?
Caroline wonders whether wood-fired ovens will ever be a real threat to the barbecue… You may think you’ve got outdoor cooking cracked with your barbecue, whether it’s a fancy gas job or […]
Synthetic Foods: a sensible solution to population pressure?
On Earth, there are roughly 7 billion of us. By 2050, this figure is expected to rise to 9 billion. 2 billion extra mouths to feed in 35 years’ time is going […]