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Pumpkin Pastel de Nata Recipe

These sweet treats are a perfect autumn pick me up to have with a cup of coffee.

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Pick Your Own Pumpkin this Halloween

My two younglings loved spending time in the sunshine, trekking through muddy fields and finding their favourite pumpkins to take home.

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British Strawberries at their Best

When you eat a perfectly red, ripe strawberry the taste is sensational. Enjoy the best of British strawberries with this delicious cheesecake.

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Demijohn, in Edinburgh’s Old Town

I visited the world’s first liquid deli and was really impressed. Demijohn has a unique concept, great customer service, and pride in using local producers.

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Chaophraya’s Graduation Menu, Leeds

Last night I went along to Chaophraya’s Thai Tasting Dinner, which showcased their new Graduation Menu. The event included a cooking AND a cocktail masterclass, as well as courses from the new menu. It was a complete treat.

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Grill Like a Gaucho, in Leeds

Gaucho is an Argentine restaurant that has spread worldwide, and is famous for serving the most incredible steaks. When asked if I’d like to attend a cooking masterclass there, my answer was “HELL YES”.

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5 Great Ways to use up Leftover Roast Chicken

Most of my Sunday afternoons are spent cooking a roast chicken with stuffing, roast potatoes, gravy and veg – it’s a perfect Sunday feast. However, the leftovers would often stare at me forlornly from the fridge, and I never knew what to do with them. We always buy free range chicken, so it’s not cheap and […]

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The Mercers of Yorkshire

The Mercers of Yorkshire is a quality conserves and condiments producer based in Yorkshire. There’s a whopping 43 products being sold by the company, and these products sold nationwide in large supermarkets, but Mercers still retains a small producer’s pride in their products; production is never subcontracted, quality British ingredients are always used (where available) and everything is hand […]

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WIN: The Street Food Cook Book

As we’re all aware, street food has exploded all over Britain in recent years. Tasty, affordable food on the go fits in with people’s busy lifestyles, and allows us to try things we may not find otherwise. Following this, late last year, The Street Food Cook Book was released. I’ve had a sneak peek at it, and […]

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Quick Christmas Crepes

I’m sitting at home, waiting for the Christmas GOOSE to be delivered from Swillington Farm, and I’m hungry. The thought of a cheese and ham sandwich is a bit depressing… I want to eat the flavours of christmas without roasting a bird (just yet – three days to go) or eating a ruddy mince pie, […]