I went blackberry picking over the weekend I couldn’t resist making a delicious apple and blackberry crumble. It’s an autumnal favourite and no shop-bought crumble ever tastes anywhere as nice as this homemade version! What I used For the filling: 2 apples, peeled and cubed (I used Granny Smith apples)200g freshly picked blackberries1 tbsp flour30g demerara sugarsprinkle … Continue reading Apple and Blackberry Crumble
How was everyone's weekend? Mine was one of the most relaxing I've had for a while and it's been great! I always forget how nice it is to just spend an extra hour in bed in the morning with a cup of tea and something to read (who says that "doing things" is the best way to start … Continue reading Bank Holiday Weekend Snapshots
Not only is this apple tart pretty, it’s also not that naughty (relatively speaking)! I've decided to prioritise healthy eating this August, but that doesn’t mean I don’t need some tasty treats every now and again. And because this tart uses filo pastry and 1 Cal spray oil it keeps the calories lower than a … Continue reading Apple Filo Tart
I follow plenty of other blogs and love finding inspiration from them – whether it be style and beauty tips or DIY and recipe ideas. So I thought I’d dedicate a post to sharing some blog love in case you’re in search of something new to read. This post focuses entirely on treat recipes because … Continue reading Blog Love: Food, Glorious Food
Last night Gourmet Burger Kitchen launched the shiny new look of their intu Trafford Centre restaurant and I headed over to their “grill warming” to check it out. Before last night I’d not been to GBK for years and my previous visits weren’t very successful as I was a little disappointed in my burger choices. … Continue reading Gourmet Burger Kitchen Grill Warming in Manchester
Proper Tea at Manchester Cathedral is from the owners of the popular Teacup Kitchen in the Northern Quarter and their sister chocolate shop BonBon, and I finally got to check it out this week when I was invited to a Tea Workshop. This tea shop is lovely, with a fantastic location right next to Manchester … Continue reading Proper Tea Workshops in Manchester
I’ve been using coconut oil as a beauty product for a while now (and love it) but as I am also aware of the health benefits of adding coconut oil to your diet I’ve been dying to give it a go in my baking and cooking. It reportedly boosts metabolism, increases energy levels, aids digestion … Continue reading Cooking and Baking with Coconut Oil
I bought this very cute parasol ice lolly tray from TK Maxx last week, and couldn’t wait to try out a DIY popsicle project. For my first attempt I went for a smoothie-based recipe, as I thought it would be difficult to go wrong! This made exactly 6 lollies (and there wasn’t any mixture to … Continue reading Summer Fruit Smoothie Ice Lollies
This week I celebrated my 30th birthday at Albert's restaurant and bar in Worsley. Everyone I mentioned it to had only good things to say about this place, and I'd already had a good experience at Albert's Didsbury, so I decided it would be a great choice. Albert's Worsley is the third Albert's restaurant to open in Manchester and is located … Continue reading Albert’s Restaurant and Bar
Deciding where to eat and drink in Disneyland can get pretty confusing as there are so many different options. The main trick is to avoid a scenario where you’re getting hunger pains at peak food times when everywhere is massively busy. And as is to be expected food and drink is slightly more expensive in … Continue reading Guide to Eating and Drinking in Disneyland Paris
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