Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all! The festive period is always portrated as a wholesome, warming family driven time of the year and for most it is. However, for some its not. Not to be a grinch but for me this years festivities have not been jolly and bright but a time … Continue reading And its all over for another year….
Category: Gluten free food
Vegan market fun!
Off to the market I go.... I've said it before and will say it again local and artisan markets are brilliant places to find unique vendors selling amazing products. They are also a great way to support and put money back into the local community so its a win win in my book. Last Saturday … Continue reading Vegan market fun!
What grains are good grains
Suprise suprise.... It still suprise's me everyday how many people are confused about what gluten is. This isnt me being rude towards people who dont know, and Im always happy to infom but still it's suprising and concerning especially if that person is a food provider. Things people have asked me....... Sadly nowadays alot of … Continue reading What grains are good grains
Does staying local makes cakes taste better?
Oooooohhhh cake..... Eveybody know's you cant beat a good cake; be a classic victoria sponge or a fancy rainbow sprinkle pinata cake. A cake makes your day. And what could make any cake better; a locally made one. Today I visited Blakemere village, Northwich for their veggie-licious food fest. Their food fest brought together local … Continue reading Does staying local makes cakes taste better?
Ready, steady, homeCOOK!
Date night in the livingroom.... With Covid-19 restriction still in play and the UK in full lockdown dining out has once again had to stop. So dining in is the new eating out! You don't need to be the next Gordon Ramsey to make a tasty home cooked meal All you need is some bits … Continue reading Ready, steady, homeCOOK!
Big .v. Small
What to choose.... When it comes to food shopping there is many retailers and food providers out there but do you shop big or small? Both have good and bad points, do you shop just one or both? The big ones.... More than likely everyone has shopped in one of the bigger retail shops, like … Continue reading Big .v. Small
Dining out safely
The changes.... New Covid restrictions have recenly been announced in the UK and with the new restrictions changes have had to be made which have affected all parts of our lives. One thing that hasn't changed with these new restrictions is we are still being encoraged to dine out and continue to keep the hospitality … Continue reading Dining out safely
The sadness of dining out
Where has the pleasure gone.... I'd love to sit here and tell you all that every meal out recently has been a wonderful pleasure, but that would be a lie It appears the fun and excitiment of dining out has dwindled turning into stress and sadness in most places. Now don't get me wrong I … Continue reading The sadness of dining out
Hogsmeade at home
A fan for life.... As you probably already know I am a huge Harry Potter fan! I'm that much of a fan my entire hallway is dedicated to the films! Last year I got to visit the Harry Potter studio tour, it was amazing to look round but not the greatest to eat at if … Continue reading Hogsmeade at home
Between a Hard Rock and a burger
Finally a meal I don't have to cook.... I was kindly invited by the Hard Rock Cafe in The Printworks, Manchester. Along with my foodie travel companion Bermused Backpacker, I was invited to sample their GF menu under the new safe + sound program implemented for their re-opening. I've never eaten at the Hard Rock … Continue reading Between a Hard Rock and a burger