I’d heard many things about Bird and Beast in Leeds. Many good things. A restaurant focussing on just one thing; chicken, one of the humblest meats, so often ignored within restaurants. However, I’d also heard that it’s a restaurant that could be thought of as the new, independent, Nando’s. Do we really need (or want) a new Nando’s?! […]
Whenever anyone mentions Red’s True BBQ in Leeds city centre, there’s an element of awe in their tone. Their eyes widen, their voices hush, or they go to the other extreme, becoming high pitched and almost hysterical; THE RIBS!! So, although the language on Red’s website is tongue in cheek, it seems that they may have inadvertently created […]
After Emilia was born I met a spectacular group of ladies at the post-natal group. They have saved my sanity several times, and have been great company and a huge support in figuring out small people and how to cope with the million and one odd things they throw your way. We’re still close, and […]
Not many people use the full term Hamburger anymore, which is a shame. It always reminds me of one particular evening of my misspent youth. I was probably about 15, and had been out for a friend’s “civilised birthday meal” … Returning to my friend’s house we were all a little worse for wear, but none more […]
Robin Patrick Murricane Born 15th June 2014, at 8.54am, weighing 8lb 12oz (yikes). Much like his sister, Robin dilly-dallied and eventually had to be forced out of his cocoon and into the world! We were very pleased to finally meet the chap, as was Emilia, who is proving to be a fantastic and incredibly enthusiastic Big Sister. […]
A couple of months ago now (I have been a little behind on my blogging antics recently!) I received this box in the post: Can you imagine? A surprise box from BETTYS. I tore at the box with a certain amount of excitement, and found within a treasure trove of Fruit and Herbal teas. Now, I’m […]
It was a few weeks ago now, but the memory lingers on happily in my mind… On a rare morning to ourselves, Mr M and I treated ourselves to a mid-morning breakfast / brunch out. Without a child. On our OWN. We went to Pooky & Grumps, which is a fabulous deli and cafe in […]
I was recently sent some cheese sticks to sample, which was a little problematic for me because I absolutely HATE cheese sticks! I’ve never been able to stomach them….
Last week saw us at Leeds Food & Drink Association launch our Grubstakers scheme (supporters of LFDA). It was an evening filled with WINE and Food Deliciousness, all hosted in the private dining room at Salvos. It was so exciting to get a group of our new Grubstakers together, as they were all there because […]
I am taking part in a competition that involves creating a dish using Maille products. They are POSH. And French. A fabulous combination in my book.