Eat well - travel often
Many years ago I had a juicer complete with centrifugal force but lent it to someone who never gave it back. Ever since that time I have longed to replace the machine but somehow never got a chance. Recently I was invited to attend the […]
I was attending a food blogger conference in London over my birthday weekend earlier this summer. I was also asked to review The Print Room, a popular bar overlooking the square at Covent Garden (open daily from 17:00-01:00) that Saturday night (my birthday) and Mr […]
Asda asked me to have a look at a couple of their range of fun mixes and who better than my panel of experts to help me! I enlisted the help of Miss Lizzie (age 6), BoyG (age 5) and BabyG (age 2) who just […]
Two things came together causing Mr R to have a lovely weekend break in Brighton. Firstly I was invited to review a Travelodge and picked the Brighton Central and secondly Mr R needed a break preferably near the sea. You can read my review of the […]
I was recently asked if I would like to review a Travelodge. I could pick anyone in Mainland UK. After having a look at their extensive city list Mr R and I decided on a weekend away in Brighton. It was far enough to want […]
PAUL is a chain of French bakeries and cafes in 29 countries that started in France. Their shop in Covent Garden, London is their first to offer a restaurant on the premises as well. The inside of the shop offers so many treats for your sense […]
John West just do fish in tins – right? Wrong. Of course, since they started in 1857, they still produce the tins of mackerel fillets, sardines, pilchards, salmon and tuna steaks that we are used to seeing. What’s new: I was sent a collection of […]
I was recently invited to an evening at Tapas Revolution the creation of Omar Allibhoy but unfortunately I was unable to attend. My blogger friend Manjiri Chitnis went in my place and here is her review:- A few days ago I was invited to an […]
I had my 6 year old granddaughter for a couple of days over the Bank Holiday weekend and the plan to get her home was to meet my daughter-in-law at a cafe on a roundabout on the A428. This would mean I could turn and […]
I like to drink a cold glass of dry white wine with meals or in the garden on a hot summer day and although I am no wine expert I know the sort of grape varieties that I like. When I got to North Carolina […]
I rarely take holiday during the British Summer, preferring to stay home when the weather has a greater chance of being nice and holidaying later in the year when we lose our warm days. Perk!er asked me to take part in their challenge to ‘Perk […]
There is a lot more to the Premier Housewares’ Ecocook range than initially meets the eye, with their stylish design and energy efficient cooking. I was sent the high sided frying pan, sort of wok like but there are another 5 sizes of saucepan and […]
Not that long ago Aldi advertised that they would be selling Wagyu beef in their store and it would be arriving on a stated date. I was sent a voucher to go into my local store to get some to review. When I got to […]
Any time Sunday morning is a great time for brunch at The Snug Bar! I have already written about The Snug Bar in St Albans, telling you of their tasty menu, fun cocktail masterclasses and now this weekend we tried their brunch menu. I had […]
Pizza Express has been in the UK since 1965 when they opened their first restaurant on Wardour Street in Central London. Since then they are gone from strength to strength becoming a familiar sight on most High Streets with over 430 restaurants. I was invited […]
Le Petit Chef have produced a knife and peeler just perfect for those little hands and fingers looking to get involved with you in the kitchen. I was sent the three piece set to encourage my grandchildren have a go helping me in the kitchen. The […]