I’ve been hearing good things about Allotment Bar since it opened Manchester's Northern Quarter in August, and when I heard about their Picnic Basket afternoon tea it was only a matter of time before I got round to checking it out! Allotment Bar is quirky and original as you would expect from the Northern Quarter, and as … Continue reading The Picnic Basket Afternoon Tea at Allotment Bar
Hello there! I’m Charlie from Gin Fuelled Bluestocking. My blog is a lifestyle blog, based in Manchester, with the occasional foray further afield. I love food and drink, so a lot of my posts are related to bars and restaurants in Manchester – this is another one, a visit to Avalanche, in the city centre. … Continue reading Guest Post: Avalanche Restaurant Review
Earlier this week I took part in a war. A smoothie war! This was such a fun event to be part of! The challenge was to utilise the power of the Nutri Ninja smoothie maker by Ninja Kitchen to create a winning smoothie out of a huge choice of ingredients. The ingredients: The contenders - … Continue reading Smoothie Wars: Let Battle Commence!
It’s not even November yet, but it’s already that time of year when we all start booking our Christmas parties and office lunches. This week Indian restaurant East Z East invited me down to their Manchester Riverside restaurant to sample their Christmas menu, which will be available during December at £21.95 for 3 courses. With … Continue reading Christmas Dining at East Z East
The Blue Pig is a bar and restaurant in Manchester’s Northern Quarter, and as I walk past it on my lunch several times a week I’ve been eager to try it out. It has a unique style, not least because of the big blue pigs hanging outside the door and inside from the ceiling, and … Continue reading Sunday Roast at The Blue Pig
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We may have had a final burst of summer weather (better late than never), but it’s now officially autumn and I’m certainly starting to feel it. It’s possibly my favourite season overall, and here’s why… my list of everything I’ll be loving this autumn! A – Ankle boots. Bye bye sandals, painted toenails and chilly … Continue reading A-Z of Autumn
For our mini-break last week we decided that rather than attempt the 5 hour drive (best case scenario) from Manchester to Dorset, we would split the journey in two and treat ourselves to a luxurious overnight stay in the Cotswolds area. Secret Escapes are full of this kind of thing, as I am constantly aware … Continue reading Hatton Court Hotel – the Cotwolds
Hotel Chocolat is celebrating their 10th birthday! Can it really be so long since I first tasted their luxurious creamy chocolate, or since I first experienced the excitement of a giant slab?! Well apparently so, and they’re having a birthday party with prosecco, chocolate samples, competitions and chocolatiers demonstrations in their stores on 27th September, where customers … Continue reading Hotel Chocolat Giveaway: Win a Giant Slab!
As with every series of Great British Bake Off I watched the Pies and Tarts episode and immediately wanted to eat bake something pastry based. In this case, watching the contestants bake signature custard tarts made me crave egg custard tart – so it had to be done! There is a bit of a twist … Continue reading Baking With Soya Cream: Egg Custard Tart
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