Manchester Food & Drink Blog
I know, Friday’s 30 degree weather might not put in you in mind of a Sunday Roast, but for me as a northerner – I can pretty much enjoy a roast in any weather. Maybe it’s the gravy, maybe it’s the roasties, or maybe it’s the comfort and family that’s associated with the meal itself….
Opening – now there’s a word I didn’t think I’d put into a title any time soon. Admittedly in this case, much as many other venues, we’re talking a re-opening. A few days before lockdown, Stretford’s newest venue, The Hive opened. And then lockdown happened and it had to close again. As I think we’ve…
The name Dipple Tipple & Co may not be immediately familiar to you. But if you enjoy a good gin, several of the spirits, and liqueurs on their website will be. Laura Dipple-Johnstone (I see what you did there Laura) has brought together a range of spirits available on her website. Brands you’ll recognise, like…
Dear reader, what a week. It’s almost been normal. I mean aside from masks, oodles of hand sanitiser and avoiding people. A busy working week, interspersed with going to the gym, and eating out. The little things we’ve taken for granted. As I say, the week began on a busy note. More people on campus,…
Last weekend, we treated ourselves to a proper date night with an Elite Bistro at Home box. Whilst they’ve announced (phew) that they’ll be reopening in August, they’ve also confirmed the boxes will still be continuing, and after having done a little DIY Bistro-ing now myself, I’m really glad. The flavours you’d expect whilst sitting…
How is it mid Summer already? July, when schools close and kids should have those six weeks lying ahead of them – even though it’ll go far quicker than they realise and it’ll be the season of back to school deals and new stationery. Or will it? I mean, I know lockdown is easing, but…
A cobbler is one of two things, either a cocktail or in this case, a fruit pud. Cobblers for me hold memories of my mum – she would always make pies with a scone top rather than pastry. Both her and my dad preferred that more biscuity texture. Of course, there was often some left…
Picture the scene. You’ve been made redundant. You’ve just finished maternity leave. There’s a global pandemic. What do you do? Cry? Throw a tantrum? Frantically job hunt? Retrain? Or do you remember a couple of egg whites in the fridge, make marshmallows and turn it into a business? I may have done option one, two…
What a week. I’ve seen people – actual real life people I know! And lots of them. On Thursday I went onto campus. Myself and a colleague were on site to help others collect stuff from their offices they need to work at home. Chairs, monitors, paperwork, books. Someone even collected their Dungeons and Dragons…