Chicken miso soup with Yutaka
It’s amazing how quickly the nights are drawing in now and I heard on the radio that we’re at the end of the warm weather so salads are not an…
Gingey Bites
Sunday lunch at The Grey Lady, Newtown Linford
I recently blogged about the Grey Lady Kitchen & Deli which opened earlier this year and at the same time, waxed lyrical about how as a child, the older Grey…
Lunch at London St Brasserie, Reading
Very occasionally, I leave the Midlands.. I know.. shock horror!! And frequent readers will know that there are a couple of restaurant reviews on my blog now for Reading and…
Flava-It marinades
I don’t do product reviews that often but this one piqued my interest because the flavour range so when I was asked if I wanted to try some of the…
Pork Tenderloin with Asian Style Slaw
I just love this dish – its so colourful and packs a punch on the flavour front yet is still very healthy with the slaw on the side. The marinade…
BBQ O’Clock with Bart Spice Rubs
After going to Grillstock in June (see my review here) I was inspired to crack out the BBQ and do something meaty this weekend. When we were there we picked…
Review: Efes Mangal, Braunstone Gate Leicester.
As some of you probably know, I’m the marketing manager for a group of independent pubs in the East Midlands. One of the things we constantly monitor is Trip Advisor.…
The Cactus Cafe, Loughborough
If you live in Loughborough or have spent any time there over the last 15 years or so, you’ve probably already heard of this place. Cactus Cafe is kind of…
Italian Dining at Cielo, Birmingham
Situated in the ever popular and very trendy Brindley Place area in Birmingham, Cielo is a large Italian restaurant. I’ve heard mixed reviews about the place so was pleased when…
The history of ice-cream with NADFAS and Dr Annie Gray
For my London and South followers, here’s something which combines a few of my favourite things – history and food (well ice-cream!). Sadly I can’t make this event but it…