Slowly but surely I'm getting round to trying all the afternoon teas in Manchester and latest on my list was Patisserie Valerie as last weekend I was invited down to Valerie's afternoon tea party with some other lovely local bloggers. If you're not aware of Patisserie Valerie as a place to pick up some luxurious cakey … Continue reading Traditional Afternoon Tea at Patisserie Valerie
Last week I was very excited to try out Honey restaurant in Hotel Gotham, Manchester’s brand new quirky-themed 5-star hotel. (If you've not heard about this hotel yet then check out their website - it's certainly an interesting one!) From the moment you enter through the glossy black and gold Art Deco door and the uniformed … Continue reading Hotel Gotham Restaurant Review
Yesterday was my 31st birthday, and what's a birthday without a bit of cake?! I love an excuse to bake a full-sized cake, and this John Whaite recipe for White Chocolate and Raspberry melting cake sounded like just the right level of luxury. What you'll need: 200g unsalted butter100g white chocolate4 eggs200g caster sugar200g self-raising … Continue reading White Chocolate and Raspberry Cake
This amazing dining event was designed to showcase the variety of great restaurants that Intu Trafford Centre has to offer, and it certainly did that! A few lovely local bloggers attended Dine around the Dome and we experienced a 5 course dinner with each course served in a different Trafford Centre restaurant. The restaurants were all located … Continue reading Dine Around the Dome
When I think of Wagamama I automatically just think of noodles, so I was pretty excited to be invited along to the Manchester Spinningfields restaurant this lunchtime to sample some of their brand new menu items. I decided I’d branch out (beyond noodles) into their new contemporary pan-Asian mains and starters and I was also … Continue reading Wagamama’s New Menu and a Healthy Lunch
I always enjoy dining out for Sunday lunch, but Sunday lunch at Nutters is an extra special treat. I’ve reviewed Nutters in Rochdale before but that doesn’t mean it’s not worth mentioning again, right? It’s an award-winning restaurant owned by celebrity chef Andrew Nutter with a menu that uses the only best in local produce. … Continue reading Another Sunday Lunch at Nutters
One of the nicest things about Manchester is discovering its hidden gems - there are some really lovely places tucked away and they’re great finds for the people who stumble upon them. After working in the city centre for 3 years I’ve eaten lunch in a lot of places, so I thought I'd share some of … Continue reading Manchester Hidden Gems: Lunch Spots
What would Easter weekend be without a bit of chocolate? So as I have a few days off I thought it would be the perfect time to try this clean chocolate brownie recipe that came recommended by my sister. I've not tried clean eating yet but I have no objection to trying out new recipes … Continue reading Clean Eating: Avocado & Banana Chocolate Brownies
Thanks to everyone who entered my Easter giveaway to win the amazingly luxurious extra thick shell Easter egg from Hotel Chocolat. It was a popular giveaway indeed, and no wonder as these eggs really are something! A winner has been selected at random and it is.... Well done Sarah! The egg will be winging its … Continue reading Giveaway Winner Announced
I've been dying to try one of the Hotel Chocolat extra thick shell Easter eggs for years, ever since I discovered that they existed. They seemed like the most luxurious and indulgent Easter eggs ever with their unbelievably thick shells and all the delicious treats that fill them, so when I got the chance to try "The … Continue reading Hotel Chocolat Extra Thick Easter Egg: review and Giveaway!
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