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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]