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a big bowl of beef stew with carrots and potatoes
Kitchen equipment Meat

Instant Pot beef stew: hearty, hands-off and ready fast

updated on 6th June 202621st October 20252 Comments on Instant Pot beef stew: hearty, hands-off and ready fast

I was recently sent the Mini Instant Pot 3.8L multi cooker to try out, and I couldn’t wait to get stuck in! I’ve seen Instant …

Father and young son sitting at the Green and Grill restaurant at Alcudia Pins hotel in Mallorca
Food for thought

All-inclusive eats: indulgence vs. food waste

updated on 8th February 20261st October 2025Leave a Comment on All-inclusive eats: indulgence vs. food waste

We just got back from a week in Mallorca. For the first time, we stayed at an all inclusive hotel and whilst we had an …

Samyang Buldak cream carbonara in the packetds
Instant noodles

Buldak cream carbonara noodles review: worth the hype?

updated on 6th June 202612th August 2025Leave a Comment on Buldak cream carbonara noodles review: worth the hype?

Today’s noodle review is one from Korean brand Samyang, who are responsible for many delicious food products. I’m surprised this hasn’t made it to the …

Instant noodles

Nongshim spicy chicken Shin Ramyun review: a fiery upgrade on a classic

updated on 6th June 202614th July 2025Leave a Comment on Nongshim spicy chicken Shin Ramyun review: a fiery upgrade on a classic

If you’ve ever wandered down the instant noodle aisle, chances are you’ve met the OG: shin ramyun in the iconic red packet. It’s a classic …

zero degrees loaded fries
Pubs & Restaurants UK & Ireland

Zero Degrees Bristol: 25 years of craft beer and wood-fired pizza

updated on 6th June 20265th June 2025Leave a Comment on Zero Degrees Bristol: 25 years of craft beer and wood-fired pizza

Bristolians – if you’ve ever wandered up Colston Street, chances are you’ve clocked the industrial-chic façade of Zero Degrees—a microbrewery-meets-restaurant perched on the hill staring …

Smoky chicken and bean stew served in two adult portions and one child size portion.
Chicken & Poultry Recipes

Smoky chicken and bean stew: a one-pot wonder for busy weeknights

updated on 6th June 202630th May 2025Leave a Comment on Smoky chicken and bean stew: a one-pot wonder for busy weeknights

There’s something deeply comforting about a bubbling pot of stew on the stove—especially when it’s inspired by a recipe that you know works well. Last …

Tokyo Kitchen Frozen Chicken Ramen with four portions in the brightly coloured cardboard box.
Instant noodles

Tokyo Kitchen frozen chicken ramen review: is this Costco ramen any good?

updated on 6th June 202626th March 20254 Comments on Tokyo Kitchen frozen chicken ramen review: is this Costco ramen any good?

How many of you have access to a Costco card? We’re new to it and I have to say that first visit was exciting and …

Traditional rabelo fishing boats in Porto
Portugal Travel

5 things you have to eat in Matosinhos and Porto

updated on 17th March 202517th March 2025Leave a Comment on 5 things you have to eat in Matosinhos and Porto

I’m awarding myself ‘longest time to post’ for this one – which refers to a trip we took to Matosinhos and Porto in April 2024. …

Master Kong braised beef instant noodles
Instant noodles

Master Kong braised beef noodles review: a Chinese classic worth trying

updated on 6th June 202620th February 2025Leave a Comment on Master Kong braised beef noodles review: a Chinese classic worth trying

It’s been a while since my last instant noodle review. I have a whole backlog to write up – starting with these Chinese Master Kong …

Celery and white bean cassoulet
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan

White bean and celery cassoulet

updated on 3rd September 202528th January 2025Leave a Comment on White bean and celery cassoulet

I don’t cook French food that often (although I did make this Rouleaux Niçois a few years back) so when Love Celery got in touch …

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Alex aka Gingey Bites
Alex aka Gingey Bites

I'm a 40-something mum in Cardiff, Wales. I began this blog in 2012 when I was made redundant and here we are many many years later, talking all things cooking and eating both home and away!

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