Manchester Food & Drink Blog
The one with the rant… Who knew that a piece of plastic modelling sportswear would cause such outrage? Recently, Nike put a plus size model in their stores (image here), modelling fitness wear. And, collectively, everybody lost their shit. For the most part, the plus size community raised their hands in the air and…
The one that’s a little fruity… It’s that time again! The latest release from the Batch Innovations range. This time they’ve gone all local in their collaboration with Ginception Bar from their home town of Burnley. On a side note, does anyone else hear the access when they sound it in their head, or…
I’m always looking for new vegetable recipes. Those that can be an accompaniment to something else, a dish all of their own, or something that can take the place of potatoes, pasta or rice. I mean I love carbs, but sometimes I just find myself hankering for something just a bit different to the everyday….
The one with the sticky bottle… Tonic can be a contentious issue. I’ve lost count of the times I’ve chatted to someone who loves gin, but hates tonic. Personally, I can drink the stuff on it’s own – or with other spirits, I absolutely love a tequila & tonic or a vermouth with a splash….
The one with almost everything… I first reviewed Rock Rose Gin, way back in 2015 – I enjoyed it as much then as I do now. But it’s been four years, and since then they’ve grown their range considerably. Now we have seasonal gins, a vodka and an Old Tom Gin. And again, this…
The one with the Code Breakers… Last month, I had an email from Bletchley Park – home of the Code Breakers and for a time, Alan Turing. It immediately piqued my interest. Those who’ve known me a while may know I used to work in the School of Computer Science at the University of…
When you think of Spinningfields, it’s easy to just think of the big venues. The Ivy, Alchemist, 20 Stories. They’re all well known for a big Friday or Saturday night, so you can don your heels, put on your gladrags and see and be seen. But for me, I love it’s more intimate venues. Beastro…
There’s only one problem with writing about food. It makes you hungry. I edited these photographs a couple of days ago, and now, as I put fingers to keyboard and set the first image for this post, all I can think about is Catalan tomato bread. How I cannot stand fresh tomatoes, but love tomato…
I’ve been sort of looking for an excuse to revisit Northern Soul. I mean, yes for the oozy delicious cheesy goodness, but actually more because a gym friend of mine, who happens to be American, commented that us Brits seem to view grilled cheese as a meal, and it isn’t. Now, on most things Liz…