One of my 20-something friends told me recently that I am a proper grown up because I make jams and chutneys. I […]

Following on from my first post about New York pop-ups, I have focused this post on the attractions that will be there long […]

New York, the one place I have visited that has stirred the most excitement amongst my friends. Whether they have been or […]

I am so grateful to my friend for recommending this event to me. Over dinner last week she described the New Mills […]

With a tempting selection of ice cream and cake, I was excited to drop in for Friday night treats. Disappointingly, only saw […]

Back by popular demand, and for one post only – here goes with the promised ‘Welcome Home’ summary of our adventures in […]

One of the benefits of living in Manchester is the ease of access to the Lake District. Mark and I were given […]

Despite being born in the Capital, I cannot remember ever having visited the Tower of London. So, armed with an invite for […]

When it comes to choosing curry houses in Manchester, I have inadvertently narrowed my options down to three. The one I pick […]

Always taken with the number of new bars and restaurants opening in Manchester, an article in the Manchester Evening News, promoting the […]

Manchester may not be a place that sees much sunshine, so when it happens, I for one, want to make the most […]

Living in South Manchester, it’s not often I venture far ‘up North’ to Bolton. This weekend however, I was tempted by a […]

I have lived in Manchester for almost 8 years and the city still manages to catch me by surprise. Last weekend, for […]

Unusual way to serve a frozen margarita before a very tasty dinner. #manchesterneedsamexican

I’m a creative girl and, as such, I am always on the look out for inspiration and new ideas. I also love […]