It’s just dawned on me that my last post about Wagamama (visiting the St Peter’s branch in Manchester) was just over a month after Tom was born – and he’s nearly a year old! Doesn’t time fly. Back then it was our first restaurant experience since he came into the world and this time round, […]
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Pioneer: A Freelancer’s Coffee Shop Heaven
I get excited when I stumble across a new coffee shop in Manchester thanks to Instagram; aesthetically pleasing images of coffee/loose leaf tea/matcha lattes, food and a light open space all catch my eye. So when I spotted Pioneer’s posts which ticked all the boxes, it was a delight to be invited to check it […]
Tom’s Weaning Journey (Part 2) with Piccolo
You may have seen my first post about Tom’s weaning journey over here – how we started, what I’m feeding him and a few of my recipes he seems to be enjoying. Now that he has just turned 8 months (where is the time going?!) I thought I’d pop another post up as part of […]
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1761: A Mancunian Gem Celebrating British Food
Nestled behind Manchester’s iconic Albert Square, home to the beautiful Town Hall and Central Library, is a restaurant I was intrigued to try out after seeing so much coverage on social media. Occupying the space that used to be one of our favourite places to eat in its previous form as Avalanche, 1761 has taken […]
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A Night of Private Dining
If I was to describe a perfect night in with the girls, it would involve a gorgeous setting, good food, great company and no washing up. That ideal scenario came into fruition when my good friend Holly kindly invited me and five others – Vicki, Katie, Kat, Georgie and Fiona – to her’s for a […]
Harvey Nichols Manchester Vegan Menu
When a restaurant can make a vegetarian or vegan menu look exciting, interesting and creative, I’m there. With the rise of a ‘flexitirian’ way of eating coupled with January being Veganuary for many, it’s great to see so many eateries offering more options that aren’t just risotto or a nut roast. So when I heard […]
SilentNight Safe Nights Nursery Collection
When it comes to having a baby there isn’t much you need when it comes to essentials; lots of love and affection, cuddles, warmth, clothes, food, nappies, water wipes and muslin cloths. And of course, cosy and safe bedding, which is where SleepyPeople’s Silentnight Safe Nights nursery collection comes in. Offering a range of sleep […]
Goodlife: Changing perceptions of ready meals
When it comes to ready meals, the words ‘high sugar’, ‘high salt’, ‘processed’, ‘refined’ and ‘junk’ can spring to mind; but that’s something Goodlife are aiming to change with the launch of their new healthy, fresh and delicious options on the market. Say hello to their two vegetarian-friendly meals – Vegetable Masala and 3 Bean […]
Veggie Chilli-Loaded Sweet Potato Fries
I’m sure many of us are keen to hunt down quick, convenient and healthy foods when time is short but we still want to eat well. Although I’m not usually one for ‘convenience foods, when award-winning brand Strong Roots got in touch with their mission to ‘revolutionise frozen food’, I was intrigued. Having just launched […]
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Brunching at Federal – An Instagrammer’s Dream
Dark wooden tables, upcycled items, quirky colours and plenty of natural light; as a self-confessed Instagrammer who loves a bit of #foodporn, independent and locally owned Federal Cafe ticks all of those boxes. Brought from the warmer climates of New Zealand and Australia to Manchester’s (rainier) Northern Quarter, this spot has become renowned for its […]
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Summer Feasting at Wagamama
Our first restaurant experience since baby was born a month ago, it was so nice to be invited to the new Wagamama venue at St Peter’s Square (the 5th one to open in/around Manchester) to try out the new summer menu for my blog. On a sunny Monday evening Tom and I met James after […]
Creamy Lemon & Berry Shortbread Bites
If you’ve got a sweet tooth like me but avoiding dairy, gluten or soya – or you might be vegan – this is where The Coconut Collaborative come in, offering their new ‘Little Temptations’ dessert range. Made with coconut milk, I was kindly sent the Lemon variety to try and wow – if you’re a […]
REVIEW: Freaks Of Nature – Indulgent plant-based desserts
For the dessert lovers out there, you need to get Freaks of Nature on your radar. Beautiful packaging, decadent flavours and made from all-natural, plant-based ingredients, these new guys on the market are quite the game-changer. Showing off the best of what Mother Nature has to offer, these gorgeously presented individual treats are made up […]
Spiralising, Shredding & Slicing with the Veggie Bullet
As a busy freelance recipe developer and blogger working with health food brands, I’m always in the kitchen and a lot of my time is taken up with prepping ingredients, which can sometimes feel like a chore. With a baby on the way in July, I’m more conscious of time-efficient things which will help to […]
Cooking Up Wyldsson’s Buckwheat Pancakes
I don’t make pancakes that often but when I do, I like them to be worthwhile. In the run-up to Pancake Day I must have gone through about 10 different batches (following all different recipes) which turned out to be a total disaster… Although the day before I bought a new non-stick pan and the […]