Manchester Food & Drink Blog
Hello my loves. Been a while, eh? I think over COVID, I lost my blogging mojo. I was surrounded by influencers who made socials their lives, and well, I didn’t want to. I had a job. Still do (actually changed roles just over a year ago to be precise). And then the job took over…
I feel like rotisserie chicken is due a renaissance. They used to be everywhere. Supermarkets offered them, the local butchers did them as a bit of a sideline. It was an easy post work dinner for people everywhere. Finish work, grab a chicken, maybe some salad and some soft oven bottoms, and dinner was served….
I don’t know about you, but this weather has me knee deep in comfort food. You’d think after the indulgence of the festive season I might be more interested in salads and stir fries – but no. Porridge at breakfast to warm me up, and other meals are heavy on the orzo or risottos, soupy…
It’s no secret that I enjoy butter. I mean, you only have to look at me to understand that I’m not going to skimp – whether it’s on toast, in a recipe, whatever. It wasn’t always the way. I grew up (showing my age now) on outline spread as it was what my mum dieted…
If you’ve been to Stretford Mall (it will always the Precinct to me) recently, well done. I mean, it’s a bit of a challenge right now given the works both on the Mall, on the road and junction near the Mall, and to make things more fun, the works on Chester Road. I should know,…
You may remember Open Kitchen from my recent visit when they launched their new menu. They’ve just launched their newest project – “Meet the Producer”. A 7 course sustainable taster menu evening at their cafe & bar in Spinningfields. And even more exciting for me, the first on 24 August is in collaboration with the…
Over lockdown, we all saw a lot of people change roles. For some it was a wake up call – an opportunity to reset. For others more of a necessity as their original career path hit a wall. Whatever the reason, there’s no doubt we saw a lot of change, and as a result, a…
It feels like a long time since my husband and I first visited the pop up at The Pines and Pantry cafe on Moss Road. So much has happened since it became a regular haunt, and Jo and Dean started feeding the people of Stretford. Five years ago, they started putting their ideas together, but…
The delights of Kampus continue. Hot on the heels of Nells, Cloudwater and Levanter (edit: the latter two now extended into the summer), comes yet another opening. The Beeswing Wine Bar & Kitchen. Offering a fabulous selection of wine, and a selection of delicious small plates, they hosted their launch this week, showcasing both the…