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Year: 2022

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slow cooked whole pork cheek with mashd potatoes and peas
Meat Product Reviews Savoury

Slow cooker sherry braised whole pork cheeks

updated on 2nd October 20222nd October 2022Leave a Comment on Slow cooker sherry braised whole pork cheeks

Ok, I’m not going to lie – I was pretty scared when these whole pork cheeks (also known as pork jowl) arrived from Swaledale Butchers …

Smashed cucumber and turnip cakes at Dragon's Delicacy restaurant in Bristol
Food Reviews Pubs & Restaurants

Dim Sum for days at Dragon’s Delicacy

updated on 3rd January 202522nd September 2022Leave a Comment on Dim Sum for days at Dragon’s Delicacy

Last Sunday we headed out for dim sum, one of our favourite weekend activities. Sadly we don’t get to go as often these days since …

An unopened packet of Pancit Canton instant noodles
Instant noodles

Lucky Me Pancit Canton instant noodles

updated on 25th September 20228th September 20224 Comments on Lucky Me Pancit Canton instant noodles

For a cheap packet, these Lucky Me Pancit Canton instant noodles were hella impressive. I paid 50p for them and wasn’t expecting great things. I’ll …

Gin and Tonic at Gray's Court Hotel
Travel UK & Ireland

Gray’s Court, York – a hidden hotel gem

updated on 3rd January 20255th September 2022Leave a Comment on Gray’s Court, York – a hidden hotel gem

Last month my mum and I took a weekend trip up to York. It’s one of her fave places and I wanted to treat her …

Demae Ramen Japanese Curry Flavour
Instant noodles

Japanese Curry Demae Ramen

updated on 22nd February 202511th July 2022Leave a Comment on Japanese Curry Demae Ramen

Ok, another bowl of instant ramen, another noodle reviewooodle post for you! Today we’re talking about Japanese Curry Demae Ramen. Oh, this is a good …

peppermint crunch
Cakes, Bakes & Sweet Things Recipes

Nanna’s Peppermint Crunch Squares

updated on 17th June 202217th June 2022Leave a Comment on Nanna’s Peppermint Crunch Squares

Peppermint Crunch is such a throwback for me. My Nanna (who turns 90 in August) used to make it for my Dad when he was …

Champong Spicy Noodles
Instant noodles

Nongshim champong spicy noodles

updated on 22nd February 202520th May 20221 Comment on Nongshim champong spicy noodles

As the picture implies, these Korean champong spicy noodles are seafood flavoured. Even if you mistake that sliced cuttlefish for red onion, the tasty little …

Cafes & Coffee Shops Food Reviews

Jikoni – a taste of East Africa in Bristol

updated on 11th April 202211th April 2022Leave a Comment on Jikoni – a taste of East Africa in Bristol

We’ve long been fans of Jikoni – a pop up restaurant serving East African food which is run by partners (in life and love) James …

Mama shrimp tom yum instant noodles
Instant noodles

Mama Shrimp Flavour Tom Yum Instant Noodles

updated on 20th May 202210th March 2022Leave a Comment on Mama Shrimp Flavour Tom Yum Instant Noodles

The majority of instant noodles I review on my Noodle Reviewooodle page are East Asian – Japanese, Korean and Chinese to be precise. In fact, …

Fresh vegetables from the garden
Food for thought Organic

Buying organic or reducing food waste at home – what’s more important?

updated on 18th May 202316th January 20223 Comments on Buying organic or reducing food waste at home – what’s more important?

Happy new year wishes to you all. As we head into 2022, I’m pondering how I can do my bit to help the planet. There …

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