Meal prep is a game-changer for busy families trying to save time, reduce waste, and eat more healthily. With a little planning, you can create a variety of delicious meals that make weekday dinners stress-free. Here are five simple and practical meal prep ideas that work for me—and they’ll work for you too! 1. Mincemeat … Read more
If you’re looking for high-quality meat from native breeds raised on small farms, Swaledale Butchers is a name that keeps cropping up. As a nose-to-tail butcher with a commitment to whole-carcass butchery and sustainable practices, they offer a great range of meats that cater to meal planning, Sunday roasts, and special occasions alike. For this … Read more
In a world where diet trends and fads come and go, one nutritional powerhouse stands the test of time: protein. This macronutrient is the silent hero of healthy living and plays a key role in everything from muscle repair to maintaining a sharp mind. We often hear about the positive effects of a protein-packed breakfast, … Read more
How to lose weight in 28 days I have seen lot of jumpstart meal plan websites and apps recently. These types of diets often involve a combination of dietary changes, exercise routines, and sometimes additional lifestyle modifications. They may claim to provide rapid results within a relatively short timeframe, like 28 days. However, it’s important … Read more
Navigating Christmas Turkey: A Comprehensive Guide to Cooking, Storing, and Safely Enjoying Every Bite Christmas is synonymous with a well-prepared turkey, but ensuring safety in the kitchen is equally important. Astonishingly, 400,000 people in the UK report post-Christmas food poisoning cases every year. As a food teacher, I’m here to provide practical insights to make … Read more
Exploring the Hottest Addition to Birmingham’s Food Nico has arrived, and Birmingham’s culinary landscape is abuzz with the opening of Six by Nico at 81 Colmore Row. The long-awaited establishment promises affordable and innovative cuisine, and our recent visit left us delighted. The Concept:This evening’s six-course tasting menu at Six by Nico Birmingham not only … Read more
Embracing wellness begins with the choices we make in our kitchens. Curating a menu that is both nutritious and delightful is an essential step towards a healthy lifestyle. In this journey of culinary wellness, we explore the 3 nice homemade meals, highlighting the benefits and unique spins on these classic dishes. The Joys of Homemade … Read more
The Caribbean is not only a tropical paradise with glorious golden-sand beaches and warm, turquoise waters but also a fantastic destination for foodies and gourmets, with the local cuisine offering a delightful array of flavors and dishes. When embarking on an affordable cruise ship vacation to the Caribbean with your family, one of the highlights is undoubtedly … Read more
You guys know that in this house we will celebrate the opening of an envelope with a huge party – but Halloween is literally bigger than Christmas for us. I always like to create themed food and put on a spread for the family and so here’s some easy Halloween party food ideas we tried … Read more
I shared our Kitty Cafe Birmingham experience in my social media channels during February Half Term. Before I shared our review I did pause to think about wether our meal was an isolated event and if I should revisit at a different time but I received an influx of comments and messages with people letting … Read more
Cake International is a show which happens annually at the NEC in Birmingham. I happened to visit one year purely by chance and I have been making sure I head to the halls every year for the biggest cake competition in the world. The entries to the competition are always stunning but then there’s also … Read more
Nestled in Church Street just off Colmore Row which is a thriving hub for foodies of the city. This restaurant is an Argentinian styled steak restaurant and is a real treat to experience so here’s my Gauchos Birmingham review. Gaucho opened its first Argentinian restaurant in London in 1994, taking inspiration from Argentina with a … Read more
Spring has arrived and Mother’s Day is coming up. It is time to start planning in some lunch dates with the ladies. There are some glorious spots to visit for Afternoon Tea in the Midlands and beyond. Here’s a list of some of my top picks. Great places to pause for refreshment in the midst … Read more
I jumped at the chance to feature this frying pan on the blog – I’ve been intrigued by the notion of a frying pan made from recycled materials ever since I first read about it. I wondered if it would be any different to a normal pan, and if the sustainability would sacrifice any of … Read more
I am looking forward to the lighter nights and spring florals. When the weather starts to warm up we like to explore outdoors and often lose track of time. When it’s still a little bit too cold and damp for a picnic there’s nothing better than finding a place to pause for a good meal. … Read more
Lulu Wild is the newest restaurant in Brindley Place and bought to us by the team responsible for Aluna and Siamis so I had high expectations and I’d heard great things and of course I was delighted to finally be able to visit to try out things for myself. I’m going to tell you all … Read more
Rosa’s Thai kindly invited me along to sample their menu and so I asked my mum to join me so that we could be “ladies who lunch” and we took ourselves in to the city centre. Rosa’s Thai is situated in Chamberlain Square, and I have to admit it’s been a while since I ventured … Read more
There’s no dessert which screams summer louder than a strawberry Pavlova, and I had to make one at the very first opportunity I had this year with some left over egg whites, having been experimenting with mayonnaise as part of a practical session at uni. Squeezing in this recipe between making three different kinds of … Read more
This week I had the opportunity to head out to Medicine in the Mailbox and I took along my mum so that we could be ladies who lunch, I have to say it’s been a while since I’ve been able to do this and so it was a real treat for both of us. We … Read more
This new chicken shop Jaqks is based in the awesome venue that is the Cube in Birmingham, and I have to say I was surprised to find out there was a chicken shop based in such a prestigious food venue, however having being given the opportunity to sample their wings I can see why they’re … Read more