The Ideal Home for Christmas
A winter wonderland of Christmas trees decked with baubles and artificial snow welcomed visitors to the Ideal Home Show at Event City […]
Ideal Home Show at Christmas; in Manchester this week
Nothing gets me in to the Christmas spirit more than shopping for decorations and browsing ideas to make my home feel all […]
10 more reasons to love Levenshulme
Last November I wrote a blog celebrating all that is great about the corner of South Manchester which I choose to call […]
7 Buttery puddings…in one sitting
If the first rule of Pud Club is to tell as many people as possible about Pud Club, then by writing this […]
Kirstie’s bringing Christmas to Manchester
This November, Kirstie Allsopp is bringing all things crafty and all things Christmas to Manchester Central with The Handmade Christmas Fair. It’s […]
Have you visited the Arndale Food Market?
It’s hardly a Manchester secret but somehow I have completely missed the wonder that is the Arndale Food Market – until now. […]
Sandinista: Winter Menu Showcase
Nestled just off St Ann’s Square lies Sandinista. The Latin-inspired bar was established in Leeds by Si Ord, and named after Nicaragua’s […]
Pizza and political activism at HOME
On Saturday, I finally found time to check out HOME. 6 months since Cornerhouse and the Library Theatre Company merged to form […]
Mexican and Margaritas at Wahaca
There are times when the desire for a certain type of drink will dictate your dinner choice. On Saturday the promise of […]
Hillarys Crafternoon Manchester
It can be difficult to justify spending an afternoon crafting, particularly if, like me, you should actually be decorating. So, when Joe […]
Ice cream for dinner at the Manchester Food and Drink Festival
On Friday night I experienced a childhood dream come true – ice cream for dinner. There was no messing about with eating […]
Paris when it sizzles
Paris; the most romantic city in the world, and our destination last weekend. An early flight from Manchester on Friday morning saw us […]
Solita Prestwich
Solita opened in the Northern Quarter in July 2012. Quirky burgers and imaginative ways with bacon have taken them from strength to strength. Manchester food bloggers […]
Tales from Manchester’s underworld
When you visit another city you pack as much as you can in to the time you have. If you’re like me […]
A taste of Armenia at Station 22
Station 22 in Cheadle Hulme has been on my list for so long, I can’t remember how I found out about it. […]
A toast to Manchester: The best place to live in the UK
Earlier this month, Manchester was voted the best UK city to live in. Those of you who live here will understand why. […]
How to entertain your parents in Manchester
If Manchester’s not your home city, it’s likely that your parents, or other relatives, will want to pay you a visit. If […]
The John Rylands Library
The John Rylands Library is worth a visit if you are interested in books, architecture, or Manchester’s rich industrial past. The neo-Gothic architecture […]
Chester Zoo
If you love animals then Chester Zoo is a great day out and it’s an easy drive from Manchester. 12,000 animals from […]
Halle Orchestra picnic concert at Tatton Park
Attending a summer picnic concert hosted by the Hallé Orchestra, was a quintessentially British way to spend a Sunday evening.