It’s been a tough couple of months and if I’m honest, inspiration has run a little dry. In mid-August I was made redundant and shortly …
Sticky balsamic chicken with griddled antipasti
Well, autumn is well and truly here and I’ve even had the heating on (twice) so here’s something to remind you of summer. My mum …
Smart ways to cut down on travel costs
Ah, travel. If we could all have our own way, then we’d spend all of our time jumping from one place to the next. My …
How to get over holiday food choice fear
It’s happened to us all. You’re starving, a bit sunburnt and possibly drunk. Ahead of you are what feel like 10,000 restaurants, all vying for …
How to spend one day in Düsseldorf, Germany
October is the perfect time to visit the North Rhine-Westphalia area of Germany. We spent a week in Cologne last autumn and with the great …
A Japanese Ryokan and Kaiseki dining experience
If you’re planning a trip to Japan, definitely schedule in a night at a Ryokan. Spend as much as you can and make sure the …
Zhoug spiced chickpeas with spinach
Sometimes I throw things together not expecting much and without realising it I’ve invented something totally delicious. This is exactly what happened earlier this week. …
Win a pair of tickets to Abergavenny Food Festival!
COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED As you probably know if you’ve been following my blog for a while, Abergavenny Food Festival is a firm annual favourite …
10 things you must eat in Japan that aren’t ramen or sushi
Japanese food is amazing. It’s also incredibly varied and during our trip there we ate a lot of things that were surprising to me. Here in …
Small plate Indian feasting at Dhamaka, Bristol
A few weeks ago we were invited to dine at Dhamaka on Corn Street in Bristol. Dave and I were actually planning to go anyway, …