On Saturday, Jimmy and I travelled down to Canterbury in Kent for a gig he had, we had been booked into the Canterbury Cathedral Lodge, this is a unique and contemporary hotel and conference venue situated in the inspirational grounds of the beautiful Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the heart of the city. Each … Continue reading canterbury cathedral lodge hotel review →

As intense in the mouth as on the eyes, this restaurant is a beautiful experience from start to finish. Located in the heart of Manchester, Spinningfields, the restaurant is set over four floors and from the outside is a giant garden with greenery and plants cascading from the balconies. The four floors are comprised of; … Continue reading the ivy manchester →

It is the eve of my 29th birthday and I am being taken out to one of my favourite garden centres by nanny sheep (a name that has stuck with her since we were little and she is unable to shake) and my grandpa. Garden centre's are hidden gems for foodies, I love browsing all … Continue reading okells garden centre review →

This morning I got to hang out with a beautiful bunch of women over brunch, organised by THE MUM CLUB. The Mum Club started up as a blog, much like this one, and was founded by Jessica Lawes (my sister) and Lauren Webber. "Jessica Lawes is a property developer and Mum of 4. A previous … Continue reading the mum club @ renato lounge →

There is so much contrasting information surrounding intermittent fasting. Basically, it's a strategy I use regularly to help create a calorie deficit in my diet in a more simple way. The most common way to achieve a fast, dependent no your own working life, is to pick a 6-10 hour eating window that best fits … Continue reading intermittent fasting →

I LOVE CAAAKE!! Who doesn’t? More and more places are embracing the gluten free bakes too. It’s a great time to be alive!! (Alright, calm down), in all seriousness, they are brilliantly versatile and no matter how old you are they can be enjoyed by all. Whether you want to create unicorn mini masterpieces with … Continue reading valentine’s day cupcakes →

Can anything beat or even match the infamous tin of Heinz Baked Beans?? Little fact for those of you who are a foodie geek, like me; Heinz sells 1.5 million tins of baked beans a day!!!! I have made my attempt, as promised in my previous ‘Spanish Omelette’ blog post, these homemade baked beans are … Continue reading homemade baked beans →

I have felt this month that everyone I know is away, Thailand, Philippines, Maldives, Sri Lanka to name a few, and all the photos of crystal clear, turquoise water and long, white, sandy beaches has got my bones aching for some sun.  Unfortunately a lay on a sun lounger is a few months off for … Continue reading spanish omelette →

The infamous Cornish pasty! I love them, or loved them, past tense.. let me explain. My entire childhood summer holiday memories reign from Fistrel Beach and Watergate Bay. Swallowing pints of salty sea water from falling off foam surf boards and eating Cornish pasty’s with cold fingers in soggy wetsuits. I have definitely had my … Continue reading sweet potato & feta pasties →

Who doesn't love a little cafe in an old market town? Nantwich, which is where I grew up, has A LOT to choose from.  Never the less, their menus are often heavy on the sandwiches and traybakes, leaving those who are gluten intolerant with little, sometimes nothing to choose from.   Are intolerances becoming more common … Continue reading Bloom Review →