When you think of a Christmas feast, you probably think of a plate loaded with meat as the star of the show, surrounded by mash, roasted potatoes, carrots and parsnips, spouts, stuffing and gravy. Pretty stereotypical, right? Well let me tell you about my latest [gifted, complimentary] trip to Pho in Manchester’s stunning Corn Exchange, […]
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REVIEW: Gluten-free afternoon tea at The Midland
It’s nice to treat yourself sometimes, whether that’s getting your nails or hair done, a spot of shopping, having a bath, simply reading a book or indulging in some delicious and exquisite edible delights. The latter was what I enjoyed recently, thanks to being invited down to The Midland, “a much-loved part of this magnificent […]
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3Squared: Transforming Free From Eating
“Our menu aims to redefine your perception of “free from”, by giving you familiar favourites with no compromise on taste, presentation or quality.” This is the ethos of Manchester’s recently opened 3SQUARED restaurant, a gem of a venue inside the characterful Exchange Arcade just off St Ann’s Square. Not just another health food spot, what […]
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Plant-based Eating at Vertigo
It’s so encouraging to see the plant-based trend continue with full force as we’re well into the swing of January – sorry, Veganuary. Whether you’re vegan or not, anyone reducing meat consumption is helping the environment and animal welfare and it’s great to see such a positive movement being reflected in menus in restaurants – […]
Introducing Birds Eye Veggie Bowls
For many people, January is about getting back on the health wagon after the indulgences of Christmas, whether that be hitting the gym hard, making an effort to eat healthily or cutting out booze for a while (Dry January, anyone?). It can be a challenge to stay motivated, especially when it’s so cold and grim […]
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Cocktails and Dinner at Shoryu Ramen
It’s been a long time coming to review Shoryu Ramen’s Manchester venue. With ‘top notch’ ramen, ‘moreish’ street food and ‘exciting’ sake cocktails on the menu, this spot has been on the eating out hit list for a while, so I was excited to find out how the Japanese restaurant would live up to expectations. […]
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Brunching at 19 Cafe Bar
I’ve not been out for brunch in what seems like forever, so I was excited to be invited down to independent coffee shop and bar, 19 Cafe Bar, to review the menu. Bringing Brooklyn cafe culture to Manchester’s Northern Quarter, their philosophy is simple: “great food, a cool vibe, and interesting drinks, at great prices”. […]
Pres: Bringing Goodness To Prestwich
I still can’t remember how I first came across Pres, but when we discovered our dream house in Prestwich back in November it popped up on my radar and I was so excited that our new living location had a cafe/bar offering healthy, earth-friendly smoothies and dishes. Having lived in Manchester city centre for 4 […]
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GoCompare’s DINE scheme: Reviewing Ti Amo
This is a post sponsored by GoCompare. We’ve been living in Prestwich for over 2 months now and absolutely loving life here; it’s friendly, there’s loads of green space and parks, so much going on for little ones and the high street has all the shops you need. Going from living in Manchester city centre […]
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New Menu at Cosy Club
I’ve not been to the Corn Exchange for a long time so it was great to be invited to Cosy Club to try their new menu launched in May. Having always had a positive experience at the quirky restaurant in the past thanks to the friendly, attentive staff, it was so nice to return this […]
Flyte: Energising The Natural Way
When you’re a parent, it’s pretty common to feel tired. That’s probably stating the obvious but whether that’s down to sleepless nights, running after a toddler all day or balancing work and a baby, sometimes you might need need an extra boost to help get you through slumps of energy throughout the day. Caffeine can […]
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A Family Feast At Wagamama
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 […]