Manchester Food & Drink Blog
Before we begin, it’s worth noting that it turns out, I didn’t write about my first visit to the City of London Distillery back in 2013. I’m not sure why – maybe it’s because I was still very new to blogging. And still very new to the gin world – I mean I know I’ve…
Here comes the last of my January bargains and, even better, this one continues into February, so if you’ve been holding off for payday, now’s your opportunity. It’s been a little while since my last visit to James Martin Manchester – and finally, they’ve stopped asking me for ID at the door. I can’t decide…
As many of you know, I’ve been trying to head to regular yoga classes at The Life Centre North (yes I’ve stuck with it!). It’s not just about spending time stretching and working with my body, a big part of it is looking inward, time to reflect, time with yourself – even if you’ve got…
This visit to Quarter House is looooooong overdue. I missed the opening due to a clash, and after that… I really have no excuse. Especially when I’ve known the chef since he discovered a love for barbecue. Bad blogger. But finally this month saw the perfect excuse. Not only 20% off (thank you January), but also…
At home, we have a fairly set routine when it comes to the housework. Some things we do our own – we do our own ironing for example (which means we both hate it and avoid it if we can). But some things are a complete split – things like the vacuuming, making the bed,…
Earlier this week, Made in Chelsea‘s Spencer Matthews was on hand at The Botanist to launch his new project, Clean Gin. We’ve seen a number of spirit replacements, and low ABV gins hit the market. Seedlip, Hayman’s own Small Gin. At 1.2% ABV Clean Gin iss one of the lowest on the market, but still…
Over the last few years, things have changed. Mentally, physically. Whilst I’ve not hit the menopause yet, I’m becoming more and more aware that it’s around the corner. I mean, we expect it don’t we? Lines, grey hairs, your period stops and then you get the hot flushes and stuff, right? Wrong. So wrong. It’s…
For some January is about giving up stuff. Or for restricting themselves. We very much stick to the principles of Tryanuary. Try stuff. Explore. And the bargains on offer in January allow us to do just that. Especially when they’re as good as the offer at Wood on First Street – buy one tasting menu,…
I’m sitting here, looking at my keyboard wondering where I can begin with this blog post. It’s not as if I really knew what a wassail was myself before Friday, when Manchester had it’s first in the city centre. I mean, I knew in principle. A group of people gather to sing, to toast with…