Good hot chocolate is just so comforting. I have learnt the key is good quality chocolate. Yes, the powder mixes are a good quick fix but these are easy and give you the best hot chocolate satisfaction so why not switch it up and make …
Every meal needs to end with a sweet ending especially over Diwali (well actually then every meal is sweet). Here are a couple of easy desserts you can make at home. Deconstructed Gajar Halwa This dessert is full of textures and just works so well …
Leicester has a newbie! It is amazing and just what is needed to cheer us all up. Apart from the amazing street food stands & entertainment galore, they have outdoor and indoor seating so it’s perfect for socialising. Their food stands and one of their bars …
Over the past couple of years, I have learnt you do not always need to pay a fortune to enjoy Michelin Star food. Whilst it is a lovely experience to dine from a taster menu, it can get pricey especially once you add in drinks …
Southampton is the port many cruise ships depart from in the UK. Little did I know this city had so much more to offer. Beaulieu We were attending a car event in Beaulieu on a Sunday so Kev & I decided to make a weekend …
Esquires Coffee believes in maintaining a culture that values people and the planet. Leicester is lucky to have two branches, one on New Walk and the latest one at The Wullcomb, on Vaughan Way. Regulars at the New Walk branch know that Esquires is committed …
Orton’s Brasserie was due to open just after the lockdown began. This did not stop their determination to deliver great food and drink to the people of Leicester. They worked on their menus and started offering an interim brunch delivery service. You can read all about my …
I am a big fan of smoked food and when I got the invite to Hickory’s Smokehouse I couldn’t wait. The smokehouse has a few branches dotted around the UK. I was invited to the Burton Green branch in Warwickshire. A bit about Hickory’s The …