I have to admit that although I call myself a ‘Midlands foodie’ I really don’t have too much on the blog on where to eat …
Edmunds Fine Dining, Birmingham
We’re quite lucky really that we’ve eaten at some fantastic restaurants over the last 5 years including plenty of Michelin starred establishments and I guess …
Searching for Birmingham’s 50 Hidden Food Heroes
Around a month ago I was contacted by Carole at No Ping No Bling. She told me about a project she was working on to …
BRUM YUM YUM is back!
As you may know, if you’ve been reading Gingey Bites for a while, I was a big fan of BRUM YUM YUM and their Streetfood …
Teriyaki Chicken Meatballs with Rice & Greens
Just a quick one today – although it may seem odd to have chicken meatballs, this teriyaki dish is really tasty. It takes a bit …
Underground Cookery School, London
Last week I popped down to the big smoke for an evening of wine, cooking and fun at the Underground Cookery School in central London. …
Oakley Grange Farm Cafe & Deli
I recently discovered Oakley Grange Organic Farm Cafe, nestled between Hathern and Shepshed, near Loughborough. A family run working farm, Oakley Grange has existed for …
The Red Lion, Great Bowden
The Red Lion in the pretty village of Great Bowden is a great find. Decorated with modern chunky frames, silver stags heads and minimalist scrubbed …
Cheap and Speedy Tomato Soup
This is the simplest and quickest tomato soup to make in the world. It’s not going to set your tastebuds on fire but it’ll do …
Chorizo-style Sausage & Rigatoni Bake
I’ve always scoffed at ‘pasta bakes’ – they are the stuff of jars and preservatives…aren’t they? Perhaps its because its something we never had at …