Reviews, Recipes & Ramblings
When I moved to Birmingham after university, way back when in 2006, I accidentally made a lot of friends that originated from Sutton Coldfield. I considered them posh because they didn’t sound like me, and they all had lovely shiny hair like Grand National winners. The girls I met liked getting drunk on Tuesdays, short…
After a whirlwind tour of New York City in November, I wanted to show those that have been messaging me some of the highlights. We packed in a lot between a very cold Thursday and a weirdly warm Sunday last month. The trip was for my husband’s 40th birthday, so he got the most say…
Since I got back from NYC (food round up coming soon) I’ve been pretty lazy.. apart from the one night I got accidentally quite drunk. Jet lag and red wine are not a good combination, and left me feeling pretty delicate and sorry for myself for a few days. With that in mind, here’s some…
On Sunday I had the single best hangover of my life thanks to Digbeth Dining Club. As well as the usual Thursday to Saturday openings, last weekend saw the iconic Lower Trinity Street venue open for a one-off event celebrating the humble Sunday roast. Street food and roast dinners combined – the dream was real…
Calling all meat fans: Brazilian bar and grill Fazenda has opened on Colmore Row – and it’s actually pretty good. The fifth restaurant in the UK under this brand to open, this is an all you can eat experience akin to Rodizio Rico at The Cube and the ill-fated Viva Brazil, which opened and closed…
There are two things I love found within the Jewellery Quarter boundaries: The Wolf and my wonderful friend Fay. To celebrate the birth of one of my absolute favourite humans, a gaggle of us headed to this popular pub to get heavily involved in Tuesday Cheeseday. Hand over £20 and in return you’ll be given…
Here’s a statement that will surprise absolutely no one: I really love cheese. I will take the good stuff any which way I can get it and in all varieties, but I’m a sucker for using it in a really fattening cauliflower cheese. It’s comforting, hearty and down right delicious. The recipe I’ve popped together…
Despite appearances, I’ve actually been quite boring of late. By my standards anyway. I haven’t done a weekly food roundup for a while (the last one is here) mainly because I’ve not been eating out that much. Between having a cold straight from Satan and being acutely aware I need to save some pennies for…
I’m not sure if I’ve mentioned it this week, but I love Pip’s Hot Sauce. Made here in Birmingham, there’s a few variations of the hot sauce now, but I remain a firm fan of the original Super Hot recipe. It’s tasty, tangy and multilayered with chilli and spices, making it ideal for cooking with…
To quote that bloke in a fur coat from Game of Thrones: “Winter is coming.” With the days getting darker and thermostats going higher, Brummies are seeking warming and comforting grub across the city, and what says winter warmer more than a roast dinner. The Sunday lunch is a staple for many of us, but…
Pulling into New Street Station after a long meeting in a place I can’t pronounce, I was in a fairly bad state of hangry by the time I got to Pig and Apple. People don’t like me when I’m hangry (a choice few don’t seem to like me regardless of my blood sugar levels) for…
Let’s be honest, Birmingham isn’t really synonymous with authentic Italian food. Having said that, I recently enjoyed a cosy supper at Pasta Di Piazza that warmed my cynical heart. I’ve had a fairly mixed experience with Italian food in central Birmingham, it must be said. While I’m a big fan of Laghi’s Deli, I’ve had…
When I think back to my first breakfast at Orientee Artisan Bakery and Cafe it now reminds me a bit of how I felt when Channel 4 chose Leeds over Birmingham: I wasn’t upset, just a bit miffed. I’ve been meaning to writing this post for a while, but I’ve not really been enthused or…
A short post for you today about a recent trip to the Edwardian Tearooms for Sunday lunch. Found at the back of Birmingham Museum and Gallery, this beautiful lunch setting is an often overlooked (but well worth visiting) cafe in central Birmingham. Hidden right at the back of the ground floor, through the gift shop,…