A Sunday roast worth writing about: TNQ Restaurant
Sunday roast is one of those comforting meals that tends to be best enjoyed at home. And that is mainly because it’s […]
Afternoon tea at the Midland Hotel
The Midland Hotel is a Manchester landmark. Opening in 1903, it was originally built by the Midland Railway to serve Manchester Central […]
Rust-Oleum National Upcycling Day challenge
In recognition of this year’s National Upcycling Day, I was sent a surprise box of Rust-Oleum paints and challenged to use them […]
Foodie Friday – Stockport
The last Friday of every month sees Stockport come to life for Foodie Friday. Street food vendors jostle alongside craft beer sellers, […]
Behind the scenes of London Road Fire Station
It’s an iconic landmark that welcomes visitors to Manchester as they arrive at Piccadilly Station, yet the beautiful London Road Fire Station […]
Afternoon tea by Slattery
If you are looking for a truly indulgent afternoon tea experience you can’t go far wrong with Slattery. You will find the […]
#EatPastaRunFaster at Vapiano Manchester
With so many restaurants opening all over Manchester it’s a challenge to offer something a little different. Whilst Germany may be an […]
Celebrating Bud Garden Centre’s 5th Birthday
One of the joys of living in a community like Levenshulme is that you make friends with local business owners. Brenda Smith, […]
Fruit and veg delivered to your door
The boy and I are making an effort to eat more fresh fruit and veg. We have tried a few veg boxes […]
TV behind the scenes
Have you ever fancied being in the audience of your favourite TV show? Since Salford Quays became the Manchester home of television […]
Breakout Manchester
If you’re looking for entertainment in Manchester that’s a little bit different and lots of fun, look no further than Breakout. Escape […]
8 course lunch at Manchester House
Fine dining is an experience that everyone should try. Yes, it’s decadent, but for a special occasion it’s justifiable, and, in my […]
Zouk launches a new cocktail menu for Spring / Summer 2016
I keep a list of restaurants in Manchester that I want to try. I’ve built it from recommendations, reviews and new openings […]
Afternoon tea at King Street Townhouse
When a new venue opens for afternoon tea it quickly becomes my mission to check it out. King Street Townhouse opened its […]
A Panama Hatty’s feast
With new restaurants opening in Manchester at a steady rate it can be easy to overlook the well established places when deciding on a […]
The Buttery takes over POD Levenshulme
Levenshulme residents who remember That Cafe on the A6, will also remember the sense of loss when it closed. It was a […]
And The Dish Ran Away With the Spoon – for afternoon tea
You’d be forgiven for thinking that this is a post about nursery rhymes, when in fact I’m going to tell you about […]
Practising my poker face at Grosvenor Casino, Didsbury
I’ve never played poker before. That was until last Thursday night when I was invited to “Learn to Play Poker” with a […]
Q&A with the Ministry of Upholstery
I have had my eyes opened to the world of upholstery. As part of Kirstie Allsopp’s Handmade Christmas Fair, I attended a […]
Crafting with Kirstie at The Handmade Christmas Fair
At the weekend, Kirstie Allsopp brought her Handmade Fair up North to Manchester, just in time for Christmas. Manchester Central was overrun […]