After a hot sweaty yoga class, I want nothing more than somewhere to replenish my body with something healthy and satisfying. ‘Healthy food for a wealthy mood’… is exactly what the new cafe ‘HERBN’ located below Hot Yoganic delivers!! And, You can even go when you haven’t done the yoga class.
Breakfast, brunch and lunch are all on the vegetarian and vegan menu, from smoothies to full breakfasts without any of the oily bits, this cafe menu bursts with flavour from corner to corner.
Not only are they particular with where their ingredients are sourced, but also in the packaging they come in, plastic free, renewable, and recyclable materials are prominent within the shelves and fridges, stacked with organic products. This consciousness is so important, Herbn and it’s staff really do set an example, especially to bigger chain cafes and coffee shops.
I had a Saturday morning assigned to do some work, fancying a change of scenery so I thought I would give Herbn a try. And I’m sucker for a new coffee shop, is reading menus classes as a hobby?? I ordered an americano coffee, with an array of dairy alternatives available and an açai bowl with chai, coconut flakes, homemade nut granola, almond butter and agave nectar….
The interior, music and staff all play a part in creating a relaxed atmosphere, making anyone feel welcome. Presentation was simple and understated, and the taste, both coffee and açai bowl were full of flavour and delicious.
I would definitely recommend Herbn, the cafe caters to all. Customers will feel non of the pressures of the over pretentious cafes that swamp the northern quarter, but a friendly experience that will keep you going back time and time again. Competently catering to any intolerances or allergies, my visit was a first but surely won’t be my last.
Hello, my name is Harriet Devaney and welcome to my blog. First things first, here is a little about me. I am 28, I used to work for West Midlands Ambulance Service until I met my boyfriend. Jimmy is a DJ and I now get to travel around the world with him photographing his career. We are based in Cheshire most of the winter and Ibiza through the summer months. I am a HUGE foodie. Always have been. My love for food begins with my mum, she is a caterer for a whole host of events and I grew up trying and tasting foods for small dinner parties to 500 person weddings.
It wasn’t until I reached my late teens I noticed I felt ill or uncomfortable eating certain foods, I went to the drs and was told it was up to me to work it out with trial and error. I tried everything I could think of to try and solve what was making me swell. This was VERY FRUSTRATING!!
It has taken me the best part of my twenties to learn and understand my intolerances within food. It’s been a long old, frustrating road but now I finally go for months without bloating, heartburn, gas, or just a general nausea feeling.
I used to dread agreeing to go out to eat or round to someone’s house, because of the aftermath that would occur due to hidden ingredients in the food. Even when asking for ‘no onions’, plates would come out covered in chives or a spice used would have onion and garlic powder in. In turn I would then blow up, to the point I would look 6 months pregnant, sometimes for up to three days after the meal. So uncomfortable!!
Alongside my sensitivity to all in the allium family, I am also gluten free. To a person with no intolerances I am a very fussy person but actually over the last 9 years I have learnt to cook dishes bursting with flavour, and these are what I want to share with you, to help those with the same or similar problem and to give ideas to those who are interested in learning about alternatives.
This blog will take you on my journey, my food knowledge and how I cope with a life built around avoiding shit. #ANTIALLIUM
I hope you love it!!
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