This week’s winner is Cheryl Tooth. Previous Winners 03/03/2013 – Lisa Rushton. 10/03/2013 – Diane Clarkson 17/03/2013 – Emma Barrett 24/03/2013 – Kitty Davies Congratulations The giveaway is now closed. Thank you so much to all who entered. The Cake & Bake Show is back for 2013 and for those … Read more →
The Joy of Pork
“He who cannot eat horsemeat need not do so. Let him eat pork.” Nikita Khrushchev Have you ever been to a supper club? Have you ever tried to explain the idea to those that haven’t? Anything from a serial killer looking for victims through to a swingers party was suggested. … Read more →
Gaucho – Midnight Treats
*FREEBIE ALERT* *FREEBIE ALERT* *FREEBIE ALERT* Now I never said I wasn’t going to go to ANY freebies. So when the good people at Gaucho asked if I’d like to go to the launch of a new menu at their Manchester restaurant I said yes. Well, actually and in all … Read more →
Freemasons at Wiswell
Don’t you just hate human error? This was our second visit to the Freemasons at Wiswell. Having sampled the excellent Sunday lunch last year we decided to head back on what is a bit of a special date for me and B. Full of anticipation we jumped in the car … Read more →
One Year In
A year ago today I decided to starting writing this blog. I’ll admit that it was all done on a bit of whim. I had no real plan and no real idea what I’d write about. I had much less clue whether or not anyone would stop by to read … Read more →
M & S Ready Meal
Now before we begin – let me start by saying that this was not a product that I was asked or invited to post about. However given that I am not one of the “rich f*ckers, who can afford to eat out a lot.” (quoted from the Chef Hermes Blog … Read more →
MeatClub Manchester
It’s arrived. “The first rule of MeatClub….” Too obvious? Besides – here I am – talking about it. So what’s it all about? Well when was the last time you headed off for a days hunting to return with the carcass of a slain beast that would feed you and … Read more →
Thyme Deli Horwich
Don’t you love having a day off in the week? You know? When (seemingly) everyone else is at work? Well it was recently TKA’s birthday so myself and B took the day off to spend it with him. He’d already decided he wanted Mcdonald’s for his tea (whatcha gonna do? … Read more →
Home Sweet Home
Several things happened on the build up to this trip to the already well-known Home Sweet Home. They began on Friday night. Trudging along the wind and snow battered promenade of Blackpool to locate my car. Clearing said vehicle of the accumulated snow. Being stuck on the M6 for 2 … Read more →
The Beagle
When the people behind Common and Port Street Beer House decide they are going to consult Laurence Tottingham of Aumbry about a menu and they all get on the blower to Hanging Ditch to sort out the wine……..this is going to be a place to visit. Right? Course it is. That’s why it … Read more →
