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The Manchester Camelopard has changed its spots – Giraffe

Posted on September 6, 2016 by

Not so long ago I travelled through Manchester Airport and had a dreadful experience at The Grain Loft for breakfast. This time, on the way to Spain we were in the same terminal around lunchtime. After a short scout around, … Continue reading →

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Christine’s Just Stop – excellent Bajan home cooking

Posted on March 14, 2016 by

Whenever I travel I like to try the local food. The beachfront bars and restaurants all seem to carry the same menu and try to give a flavour but it is almost always toned down a little for the tourist … Continue reading →

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In search of the perfect rice and peas… It’s your Mom’s

Posted on March 12, 2016 by

I’ve underestimated rice and peas. During our trip to Barbados we have been offered it as a side dish in every cafe we stopped at. It’s a tasty accompaniment which clearly has a cultural significance in this part of the … Continue reading →

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Table 8 – Wedmore, Somerset.

Posted on November 15, 2015 by

On a recent trip to visit friends in Somerset we had an evening out incorporating the usual curry. Our hosts know a good curry and we’ve not had a bad meal out with them. We’ve tried a few in the … Continue reading →

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Cypriot impressions – a week all-inclusive in Ayia Napa

Posted on April 13, 2015 by

I’ve just returned from a very pleasant week in Cyprus staying in an all-inclusive hotel close to Ayia Napa. Since you are asking, the weather was great (sunbathing in the sun, needed a jumper in the shade). The sea is … Continue reading →

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British Pubs: The Bowling Green, Ashbourne, Derbyshire

Posted on February 28, 2015 by

  I’ve only ever been to the Bowling Green in Ashbourne in darkness I think. The pub is located on the edge of the town centre up a steep hill on the road to Buxton. I live on the hill … Continue reading →

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Waitrose Chicken drumsticks and thighs with Ras el Hanout, preserved lemon and apricot – 3/10

Posted on February 13, 2015 by

I wrote before about the role of convenience food in everyday life. It would be great if we could prepare everything from scratch but life’s just not like that. I do appreciate the modern TV chefs who recognise that the … Continue reading →

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Jamie Oliver’s Chicken in Milk – delicious but….

Posted on February 6, 2015 by

I couldn’t really ignore Jamie’s chicken in milk recipe. It was touted by food52.com as the best chicken recipe ever so I needed to give it a go. The ingredients are crazy – chicken, ten garlic cloves, lemon zest from … Continue reading →

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El Chupitos, Newlands Avenue, Hull 9/10

Posted on January 12, 2015 by

When we brought our daughter back from University we made a trip along Newlands Avenue in Hull and came across The Boathouse and had a thoroughly disappointing experience. Well this week we took her back again and headed along Newlands … Continue reading →

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Barburrito Kitchen 7/10

On a busy shopping day at the Trafford Centre we chose Barburrito Kitchen. I love texmex and it fitted the bill perfectly. I’d not tried this place before but the format was pretty straightforward and it was a production line … Continue reading →

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