I've just got back from a weekend in London and I'm exhausted! No matter how relaxed I think I'm being about what to "take in" in London, I always seem to walk for miles and miles. This weekend I didn't even notice how much walking around I'd done until I realised I'm still aching a day later. But it was a lovely weekend … Continue reading A Stroll Along London’s South Bank
Earlier in the week I felt the need to cook something warming and tasty. It's hard to be bothered cooking real hearty food after a long day at work, but I decided to put the effort in. This recipe was something from the Hairy Dieters book, so is fairly guilt-free too! What you'll need (to … Continue reading Tasty and Warming Beef and Ale Casserole
January is a lean, lean month. Thanks to Christmas I have no spare money anyway, and then coupled with that is the fact that we got paid slightly early in December (you know, for Christmas), which means it will have been a whole 5 weeks between pay cheques! It's pretty tough going already and I'm only just … Continue reading Money Saving Inspiration: Lunches
There were plenty of things I enjoyed in 2013, but I think there were also a greater-than-usual number of sad/bad moments too, so I can't say I'm sorry that the unlucky '13 year is over. I was more than happy to welcome in the New Year, and I did so with my family by hosting … Continue reading Well Hello 2014…I’m Pleased To See You!
I've always wanted to try making my own "real" hot chocolate, and there's no better time than a chilly weekend afternoon in the approach to Christmas. This really did make me feel festive too! Here's how to make real hot chocolate (enough for 2 mugs): Gently heat 125ml double cream together with 300ml milk and … Continue reading Winter Warmers: Homemade Hot Chocolate
It’s always nice to try out new lunchtime eating places in Manchester, and the latest that I can tick off my list is the Rosylee Tea Rooms, which opened in Manchester’s Northern Quarter fairly recently. It’s quite a unique place, particularly for that side of the city centre. The décor is quite a nice mix … Continue reading Lunch in the City: Rosylee Tea Rooms
Last weekend I was invited to a bloggers breakfast at The Sweet Shop at into Trafford Centre. 8am was pretty early for a Saturday, but I’ve always had a soft spot for traditional-style sweet shops since I worked in one at the age of 16, so the allure of glass jars full of sweets was … Continue reading The Sweet Shop
Yesterday I decided to make use of my birthday voucher for Nutters - a restaurant owned by celeb chef Andrew Nutter and boasting some great award credentials as well being highly recommended by a friend! After researching all the different menu options we decided to visit on a Sunday as the Sunday lunch set menu seemed … Continue reading Sunday Lunch at Nutters
After an unusually stressful Friday at work I was really looking forward to what I had planned for Saturday – lunch in Manchester with my sister and… Disney on Ice!! We decided to have lunch at the chic contemporary restaurant Room on King Street and try out their set price lunch menu. I’ve visited Room … Continue reading Saturday Fun Featuring Steak and Disney
Time is passing very quickly and without realising it I am once again a week behind with my Great British Bake Off -inspired posts. This time the challenge was pastry, and rather than attempt puff pastry, which quite frankly looks like something I really don't have time for, I decided to give choux pastry a try. I … Continue reading Bake Off: Choux Pastry (#GBBO)
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