I think you can usually tell you've found the right place to eat when there's a queue outside the door a good 30 minutes before it opens.
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Chicago - Antique Taco, Gather & more Antique Taco!!
in savoury, dinner, places to visit
The Wind is missing from the Windy City and it is just bloody hot! After telling our hostel staff member in Chicago that we were here for the food, he recommended pizza, hot dogs and alcohol....good job I had back up options to the locals opinion hey! Top of my list is 'antique Taco' a supposed 10 minute walk from the hostel (45mins when lacking the sense of direction skill ...
Read MoreNYC Dominique Ansel Bakery, Prune & El Rey
Months of planning and we're finally here! Our USA foodie adventure starts in New York and after a long flight and practically longer wait in customs, we get on the subway. Now I'm not blaming Steve but ...
Read MoreWildflower Honey Banana Loaf
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So occasionally when I have over indulged (frequently) or a big food trip is coming up, I feel the need to cut out processed sugars for a week or so, like a little detox for my gut, this in no way stops me baking, I just replace the processed with natural sugars like honey or maple but on a much smaller quantity.
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Massively Amazing USA Food Adventure
in savoury, places to visit, dinner, breakfast, vegetarian, cakes
Alright lovely people! We are off on an American adventure, leaving in August myself and Steve will be road tripping (and bussing) round the states for 7 weeks on the foodie trip of a lifetime!
Read MoreFirst BBQ Of The Year! (June)
I have been waited for this moment for what feels like years! its finally just about hot enough to get the bbq out. I think its probably my favourite way to cook. Being outside surrounded by friends and family, cooking over open fire whilst sipping on a newly discovered craft beer makes me VERY happy.
Read MoreThe "i can't believe it's not meat" Bean Burger
in places to visit, savoury, dinner
Almost every bean burger i've ever eaten has left me disappointed, with moisture and flavour lacking I thought it about time to recreate the humble bean burger.
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Make me happy cookies
I used to make them when we had our cafe and people always laughed about the name but there was never any doubt that they definitely worked a treat with a smile guaranteed, except when you've finished the cookie, then it's just sad again...so you have another one....it's a hard habit to break so i'm just giving a warning, these are addictive! G
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Whole Roasted Squash, Chorizo & Goats Cheese Salad
A roasted squash salad with cured meat and cheese is nothing new but roasting the squash whole takes it to a different level! By locking in the steam and flavours the squash develops a soft and creamy texture with a crispy skin, what's not to like? With the addition of thyme you're adding some necessary herbyness to the squash from the inside.
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Darlston Yard Street Feast
I have this massive 'got to try' list of food venues in London, every time we go, narrowing it down to one is near impossible, ideally I would want to eat at several places in one night, sampling something from each place before moving on to the next, but with many places having taken up the 'trendy' no reservations route, you would be spending most of the night stood outside in a queue probably getting rained on.
Read MoreRhubarb and Orange Frangipane Tart
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Rhubarb and Orange Filling
- 4 large sticks rhubarb
- 2 oranges zest and juice (put the zest aside for now)
- 2 tbsp local honey
Pasticceria Garau, Sardinia
Last week we got back from an amazing little trip to Sardinia, (yoga retreat/bike riding) we stayed in the sleepiest town I have ever visited but guess what!? Still had a patisserie right on the doorstep.
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Honest Pork Pie
A couple of weeks ago I came up with the recipe for this pork pie. It's one of those things that looks complicated to make but is actually pretty straightforward.
Read MoreGarden Trauma
So I had an extremely traumatic event the other day which resulted in a crying/screaming fit!
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Wiveton Hall Café
I was first introduced to this place by Georgia a few years ago after a long walk along the beach with our dog Raspberry (yep, that's right, we have a dog named after a piece of fruit).
Read MoreSarah Bernhardt Cakes
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When we stopped for a coffee at this great little cafe 'Reykjavik Roasters', I went straight for the sweet stuff, although a traditional Icelandic cake these beauties actually originated in Denmark...
Read MoreBig & Beautiful Black Pudding Scotch Egg
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Take your time, have fun with it and enjoy an out of this world scotch egg, a million miles away from the one we ate as kids.
Read MoreBreakfast Granola
in breakfast, vegetarian
Who loves breakfast? Meeee ! Anyone who skips breakfast in the morning needs to get their priorities in check, how do you even function in the morning?
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