I have lived in Leeds for years, and despite numerous friends singing the praises of Salvos I had never been. I was lucky enough to be invited to a tasting session there last week, and my high expectations were more than equalled. My favourite thing about Italian food, besides the amazing taste and simplicity of […]
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Mr M and I were invited to Blackhouse in Leeds, so enjoyed a rare treat of a meal out together without the youngling. Found just around the corner from the train station, Blackhouse is in a perfectly central location to meet for lunch, even on a work day. The venue is impressive, with lovely wooden […]
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Crafthouse, Leeds
Up on the fifth floor of Trinity Leeds, you’ll find the fabulous new restaurant, Crafthouse. It has a lift a little like Charlie’s great glass elevator, which shudders slightly, and whisks you up from the street to the rooftops, to enjoy some traditional British food while looking out over Leeds. The restaurant is incredibly sophisticated. It’s […]
Fluffy Puff Puffs sent me some samples of their gourmet marshmallows to taste and review. Fluffy Puff Puffs… The name doesn’t do the trader many favours, does it? It sounds like a Cbeebies show, or a badly named cat. Anyhow, a rose by any other name … These are not the kind of marshmallows that […]
I was asked to try out the new menu at The Living Room in Leeds, so I donned my Mastershout game face and went along with a friend to chow down. The Living Room has a classic, clean facade and upon entering, you can see the piano and wooden furniture, lit by candles and soft […]
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Mrs Atha’s, Leeds
It took me a while, but I finally got down to Mrs Atha’s in Leeds city centre. It’s a beautiful cafe with such style to it that it is deservedly bustling with people, yet it still retains a relaxed and calm vibe. The ceiling towers high above giving space and air to what is a […]
I recently entered a competition by Beth Made This. I had a good feeling about it as soon as I entered, which was slightly ridiculous as I have only ever won one competition before. So I tried not to pay too much attention to it. (I do have a habit of misplaced optimism though; whenever I […]
A couple of weeks ago, I was leaving the library with tot, who was clasping on tight to her excellent choice of Moomin’s Little Book of Words. We were headed towards the withdrawals counter, (I always go to the counter rather than use the machines. I need a satisfying stamp in the front. No new […]
This is the last of my series of recipes created to test out the Seed and Bean chocolate from fabulous Millies in Leeds. It’s probably for the best – I’ll be eating fruit for a week or so now… And I did a teeny tiny run. Hurrah. These brownies were great; squidgy, rich and you […]
I’ve been getting mousse, loose, aboot this hoose! Sorry, couldn’t help it. After making a white chocolate mousse with samples from Millies, I couldn’t help but make more versions! This time I used the Mint Extra Dark Chocolate from Seed and Bean, and, tweaking my recipe, I created a much more indulgent, rich affair, which […]