With all the cocktail bars, BBQ joints and pizza restaurants that have opened in the last year, Nottingham needed some diversity! This has come in the form of Bierkeller Entertainment Complex on Friar Lane, due to open to the public on 17th March. Shooters Bierkeller, the national chain, houses 3 totally different ‘destinations’ all under…
Tandoori inspired chicken with avocado Mayo – recipe
I love Indian food. I’m also on a diet. These two things don’t usually mix well for me as I love rice and garlic naan bread! So, taking inspiration from my love of chicken shashlik I decided to attempt my own Indian spiced chicken! My friend Rob came for tea and a catch up and…
The Townhouse – Arnold
*Review updated 21/6/19. CLICK HERE TO READ THE UPDATED REVIEW I’ve been to The Townhouse a few times on client meetings for a quick drink but have never eaten. It’s been on my radar for nearly a year, so when a friend suggested dinner this week, I jumped at the chance to go here. It’s situated…
Homemade Pot Noodle
As a kid there was nothing I loved more than a pot noodle. Now I’m an adult I have taken to making my own. It’s healthier and cheaper to do! Makes one Ingredients Dried noodles 1 spring onion Handful of bean sprouts Handful of Asian stir fry veg Tofu or cooked chicken 1 tsp miso…
Chocolate Orange Pots – Recipe
I’m not in a relationship so this Valentine’s Day I’ve made it my favourite dessert for my mates instead! The presentation isn’t great I’m afraid as I was in a rush, but it tastes sooooo damn good! Calories – no idea, best not to know! Make 3 stupidly big ones. Or 6 smaller ones. Make…
Fennel & Bacon Pasta – Recipe
I love aniseed, and so fennel is one of my favourite herbs. I adapted this a little from a Good Food recipe I saw today, using things in my store cupboard. Most of the pasta I cook is quick, easy and mostly boring. This was anything but boring! It was ready in around 30 minutes. …
The Fine Foods Store – Stamford
Stamford is a beautiful stone town in Lincolnshire, about 20 miles from where I grew up. It holds a special place in my heart as I met my best friend here during our college years. There are some gorgeous quirky shops and also some great places for a spot of lunch or dinner. My sister…
Carnaro Lounge – Derby
Needing to get away from my computer for a while, myself and a colleague nipped out for a quick bite to eat at the Carnero Lounge in Derby last week. I’ve walked past the place a few times, but haven’t stopped to peek at the menu as I have always been in a rush. The interior…
Not so traditional Spag Bol – Recipe
This is a massive bastardisation of the traditional Spaghetti Bolognese. I love italian food but I also love adding loads of stuff to traditional recipes and seeing what happens. I used to make this loads, and have always had a good reaction to it so it can’t be too bad! I cooked this for my…
Blueberry, Banana & Cinnamon muffins – Recipe
These ace muffins are a great breakfast snack. The recipe comes from the Hairy Dieters and they are only 256 calories each! Makes 8 large or 12 medium Ingredients 250g/9oz plain flour 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp ground cinnamon, plus ½ tsp extra for the topping pinch of salt 2 ripe bananas, mashed 150g/5oz…
Matcha cake Mix – Review
Matcha cake is a traditional Japanese cake. I had never heard of it, and when the guys at Hope Makes It Easy asked me to try and recreate this with their cake mix, I jumped at the chance. Nozomi, (Japanese for Hope) the founder of Hope makes it easy, loves Matcha cake. Born and raised in…
Peanut butter cookies – Recipe
My dad LOVES peanut butter cookies, so I thought I would surprise him with these tasty treats at the weekend. They work better with crunchy peanut butter, but you can use smooth if you wish. Makes around 20 Ingredients 2 eggs 400g peanut butter 350g caster sugar 1 tsp salt Peanuts for decoration Method Pre-heat…