Pillings Lock, Barrow upon Soar, Leicestershire
Pillings Lock Marina is a strange place. I’ve lived in Barrow upon Soar for 3 years and knew nothing of it for the
Jamie Oliver double act in London.
Given my new status as an unemployed person, I decided to use the time for something fun & came down to London on
The Hammer and Pincers, Wymeswold
Last night Dave and I went for dinner at the Hammer and Pincers in Wymeswold (near Loughborough) and it was BLOODY LOVELY! As
Amazing Games Night Nibbles
Get 8 consenting adults in a room, a collection of the finest 1980’s and 90’s board games around and fuel them with high
Double Chocolate Cheesecake and other things…
Thanks to all my friends on Twitter who advised me on where to find the best choccy cheesecake recipe. We had Dave’s parents
Chilli chicken & chorizo one Pot
On Tuesday night I made a really easy and tasty comfort dish – Chilli Chicken & Chorizo One Pot. The reason I chose
Salmon and leek filo pie
Time for a quick Salmon and Leek filo pie. The recipe is pinched from my library of old Olive magazines, this one is
Green Beans & Nachos in Newport Beach, USA
I started this post last night in bed after getting back from Heathrow – having been awake for 30-odd hours aside from a
Mix and match sausage & bean cassoulet
I’m off to LA tomorrow for work and won’t be home until Thursday afternoon so I thought I’d make something new as a
Valentinos, Loughborough
UPDATE: THIS PLACE HAS NOW SHUT DOWN My first restaurant review. Chosen restaurant was Valentino’s on Nottingham Road in Loughborough. Our table was