Up on the fifth floor of Trinity Leeds, you’ll find the fabulous new restaurant, Crafthouse. It has a lift a little like Charlie’s great glass elevator, which shudders slightly, and whisks you up from the street to the rooftops, to enjoy some traditional British food while looking out over Leeds. The restaurant is incredibly sophisticated. It’s […]
Each year I bang on about how amazing fresh, locally grown asparagus is (see posts from 2011 and 2012), and this year is no different. Due to the cold weather, the season has been delayed this year, but with the recent sunshine the asparagus is now leaping out of the ground. I always go to […]
Horsforth Farmers Market is one of the newest markets in Leeds, starting only last autumn. It’s such a treat to have a market right on my doorstep, bringing me the best of local produce. Tot and I always turn up early, which I’d recommend as this market gets busy. Something that’s extra fun about it […]
Last year was a total washout when it came to vegetable growing. The relentless rain and the violent onslaught of slugs destroyed just about everything. It was totally disheartening. So, it’s been a little bit of a battle to get my enthusiasm up for veg growing this year, but my empty beds were looking mournful, […]
Mr M and I always go to Leeds Kirkgate Markets when we’re in the city centre, but I am going to try and make it a weekly event. It’s such a vibrant, bustling and exciting place with so much to discover. There are goodies hidden like treasure within the labyrinth of the markets, just waiting […]
Last week saw the launch of Cafe Moor at Leeds Kirkgate Market. Cafe Moor sells North African, Mediterranean and Middle Eastern street food. The stall is bursting with colour and vibrance but most importantly, flavoursome and delicious food. The Lord Mayor of Leeds was in attendance to celebrate the launch, as was Councillor Gerry Harper, and they […]
I had seen loads of tweets about The Greedy Pig and had always meant to give it a visit. Tales about top notch breakfasts were intriguing me, but not as much as the highly promoted pulled pork. I flipping love pulled pork. Anything that has that much time in the preparation has to be delicious […]
I had been meaning to visit Cafe 164 for a long time. People on Twitter always rave about it, and some of their products are sourced form some great local food producers. On Friday, I was going to Leeds Kirkgate Markets dangerously close to lunchtime. I did a quip whip round to get the materials […]
I can’t quite believe it is still August. Yesterday I awoke to a crisp chill in the air and a grey, rain filled day that felt distinctly like autumn. Unfortunately, not the best type of autumnal day. I love ones with clear blue skies, the sun low in the sky and the air biting your […]
Calls Landing (a stew and oyster bar in Leeds) gave local beer makers from Ilkley Brewery an evening to see whether their stout could rival Guinness as an accompaniment to oysters. MJ Fortis is a hearty stout, but with delicate flavours of liquorice and smokey mocha. Looking at the way the oyster shell scale tipped […]