Ethical eating with Oggs
As part of my drive towards more sustainable food and drink, I’ve been excitedly exploring more plant-based options. Luckily, plant-based and vegan food options are becoming increasingly available, and loads of them are delicious! My latest foodie find is Oggs, which…
Healthy snacking with Nims
I’ve been making an increased effort to buy food and drink from sustainable and eco-friendly brands. As part of this, I’ve come across some fab (and tasty of course) products. My latest discovery is Nim’s, who make fruit and vegetable crisps. I…
Delicious and romantic cocktail recipes
With Valentine’s Day approaching, for those of us who like a tipple I thought I would share a few ideas for a romantic cocktail. And whether you’re marking the day with a loved one, friends, or just looking for something…
Creamy Banana and Coconut Bread and Butter Pudding
This banana coconut pudding is modern twist on a classic recipe. Perfect as a warming pudding on cold evenings, the lightness of the flavours make it a tasty treat for the summer months too.
How to cook healthy Pork Yuk Sung
If you’re a fan of Chinese food or you fancy trying something different, I’m confident you will love my recipe for how to cook healthy pork yuk sung. The preparation time is longer than the actual cooking time, and can be…
Edible Stocking Fillers Gift Guide
Stockings are such a wonderfully festive tradition. Yet I sometimes do feel it creates a sense of panic buying just to get them filled up. We are trying to buy less ‘stuff’ in our family for lots of reasons. One…
Review: Sunday Brunch at the Hyatt Birmingham
I’m not personally a fan of Sunday roasts at restaurants (probably quite alone in that) so I’m always keen to learn about places doing something a bit different. The Hyatt in Birmingham has done just that, with its new Sunday…
What to do in Birmingham for under £60
Birmingham may be the UK’s second biggest city, but that doesn’t mean it has to be expensive to enjoy it. I’ve lived here for 10 years now, and I think it’s pretty easy to find low cost activities. So when…
Food, fine wine and flora in Birmingham’s most stylish suburb
*This post is in collaboration with hotels.com Birmingham’s reputation has gone from strength to strength in recent years, so it’s no wonder an increasing number of people are heading to the city from near and far. From one-night stopovers to…
What makes a great cup of coffee?
While it isn’t exactly a new product, coffee has been seeing a surge in popularity over the last few decades. More and more people are relying on this drink to be able to get through the day, with the chemicals…
Make the perfect coffee at home
Who doesn’t love coffee? For many people, it is even something of an addiction – and while that might not be the best, the truth is that coffee can also prove to be good for you too. In fact, there…
Review: Festive Afternoon Tea at Moorhall Hotel, Sutton Coldfield
I have often shared my love of afternoon tea on my blog, so I was super happy when I was invited to get a sneak peak at the festive afternoon tea offering at Moorhall Hotel in Sutton Coldfield. It’s not…
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