Eat well - travel often

Author: Heidi Roberts

Delish Fish – Limited Edition Honey & Mustard Hot Smoked Salmon

Delish Fish – Limited Edition Honey & Mustard Hot Smoked Salmon

The people at Delish Fish near Aberdeen are a family run business situated in the small Peterhead village really believe in our products. With the fish market right on their doorstep and a shop in Peterhead as well as one in Aberdeen, Delish Fish make […]

June: Bits-n-Bobs Review

June: Bits-n-Bobs Review

I get sent a lot of products each month for review and each month I like to bring you a selection. 1. Cadbury have two new large bars out, great for sharing but of course perfect to eat by yourself! The two new flavours are […]

Heavy Duty, Forged Pots – n – Pans from ProCook

Heavy Duty, Forged Pots – n – Pans from ProCook

I have some pots and pans that I have had for years, they have cooked so many memorable meals for the family and for Mr R and I.  However, sometimes it is nice to get some new kitchen equipment especially when it fits in so […]

Strawberries on the Allotment = Strawberry and Coconut Ice Cream!

Strawberries on the Allotment = Strawberry and Coconut Ice Cream!

When you get strawberries on the allotment make Strawberry and Coconut Ice Cream When you have an allotment it seems that everything starts producing at once making it easy to get overwhelmed.  However this immense movement usually starts from the middle of July. It is […]

St Albans: 1st Annual St Albans Street Festival

St Albans: 1st Annual St Albans Street Festival

St Albans, Hertfordshire does love a good street fair, farmers’ market, french market or Christmas market so it was no surprise to find the St Albans Street Festival was so popular.  The whole town centre was taken over by street food stalls, children’s activities and […]

Harvester Restaurant Review – Perfect Family Meal Out

Harvester Restaurant Review – Perfect Family Meal Out

Even the most intrepid foodie has to have some down time.  Sometimes on a Friday night, when I am too tired to cook, Mr R will suggest we pop into our local Harvester Restaurant for some chicken or ribs and salad bar. Mr R will often […]

Grenada: School Time: – They Need Your Help!

Grenada: School Time: – They Need Your Help!

School Time – They need your help!! Last year I attended the 2nd Annual Grenada Chocolate Festival and had a really fantastic time. Before I went someone told me that a trip to Grenada would be life changing experience – little did I know how […]

Grenada: Sugar and Spice Ice Cream Company

Grenada: Sugar and Spice Ice Cream Company

Sugar and Spice Ice Cream Company Most people like ice cream but I LOVE it!! I especially love it homemade or made by small producers – there seems to be so much more depth and flavour to the finished product. After dinner on our first night in […]

Grenada: Spice Giveaway

Grenada: Spice Giveaway

Spice Giveaway of Grenada spices. Cinnamon is one of my favourite ingredients and pretty much enhances any recipe you add it to.  Try to imagine apple pie without cinnamon.  That is almost like thinking of serving rice pudding without nutmeg another of my top favourite […]

Tesco: A Cake Fit For A Queen

Tesco: A Cake Fit For A Queen

At a recent event Tesco launched their special new cake designed by the award winning patissier Eric Lanlard and crafted in time for the Queen’s 90th birthday next month. It is truly a ‘Cake Fit For A Queen’. The cake is a moist sponge layer […]

North Carolina: The Pit BBQ in Raleigh

North Carolina: The Pit BBQ in Raleigh

The Southern states of America are known for their fried food and their range of and love of BBQ. Most early settlers to North Carolina could afford a pig and having let it roam fairly freely they would cook it over a large open pit of smoldering […]

Grenada: Cinnamon Rolls

Grenada: Cinnamon Rolls

Where do Cinnamon Rolls come from? Last year when I visited Grenada (the Spice Islands) I had a goal to pick my own nutmeg.  I was able to fulfil this dream, to learn so much about nutmeg and to bring loads home with me. This […]

Aldi: Simple Sensational Spring offers

Aldi: Simple Sensational Spring offers

Aldi have come out with a fantastic Spring range of products with are currently in store (available whilst stocks last). Some of the products in this range (different stores may carry different items in the range) are: Professional Style Frying Pan by Crofton’s Chef’s Collection. […]

April Tongue Teasers

April Tongue Teasers

1. Cirio brand tomatoes There are tinned tomatoes and there are tinned tomatoes! Some of the lower priced tins are mostly a thin, watery liquid with one large plum tomato or a small amount of chopped tomatoes in this liquid. Cirio are authentic Italian tinned […]

Travel Tip 6 – Pack-A-Snack

Travel Tip 6 – Pack-A-Snack

It’s all very well that most long haul flights give you in-flight meals and drinks however when you have left home hours before your flight and the option to buy overpriced food and drink at the airport doesn’t float your boat or should I say […]

Cardiff: A Day of Blue Skies

Cardiff: A Day of Blue Skies

My first time visiting the city of Cardiff in South Wales was for a recent travel blogger conference weekend.  The weather was chilly and typical for Spring but dry (which was a gift!) and the skies were absolutely the most beautiful blue splattered with the […]