Simple, fuss-free recipes designed for busy families and little helping hands. From baking with kids to easy weekday meals and family favourites, this section is full of food inspiration — plus honest reviews of where we’ve eaten out.
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 delighted our taste buds but also embodied … 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
Are you searching for a great way to introduce much fun and different textures into your child’s playtime? Look no further! In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the world of rainbow spaghetti, a fantastic sensory play activity that not only captivates young children but also contributes to their brain development, language skills, and emotional growth. … 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
Mr. Frosty is a classic toy that has been around for decades. He has been a favorite of children and adults alike, and his popularity has endured over the years. I certainly remember the Christmas morning I opened up my first Mr Frosty thirty years ago. I’d badgered my parents for one and had spent … 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
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 Masterclass Cookware 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 … 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
Is Lulu Wild Birmingham Worth the Hype?We visited Lulu Wild for a relaxed evening of cocktails and small plates, and here’s our honest review — including the best dishes, what the vibe’s like, and whether we’d go again…..Lulu Wild is the newest restaurant in Brindley Place and bought to us by the team responsible for … 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
Yakinori is a Midlands based Japanese restaurant with (at the time of writing) four branches now open across the region. We were kindly invited to try a meal for two at the Touchwood shopping centre branch in Solihull. I originally came across the Poknori bowls on Instagram and they caught my attention as I’ve been … Read more
I previously wrote about how I like to make the most out of a roast chicken by stretching out the leftovers to make additional meals and I had so many questions and requests to showcase what I would do with other meats. This week we had a Sunday roast with beef and so I had … Read more
Introducing "The Amazing Adventures of Me" - A fun filled kids journal designed to help little explorers record their big moments, silly stories and awesome ideas. With some hints and tips for grown ups to help plan and plenty of journal pages to fill in.
This is perfect for recording memories of road trips, school holidays, travel, weekend activities and more.
Great for curious kids aged 5+
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