With Birmingham Cocktail Weekend** on the horizon, an invitation popped up in my inbox recently that got me rather excited. Did I want to come to an event at Jekyl & Hyde to meet the Edinburgh Gin team and create my own gin? Errr, damn right I did! As anyone who follows my ramblings will know, … Continue reading The Gin Lab @ Jekyll & Hyde
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Vietnamese street food @ Pho
I've written before about my love affair with Pho - check it out - located in the food court area of Grand Central. Once you get over the fact that there's always a queue (and in winter it's ruddy freezing) it's a great spot for a steaming bowl of noodle soup or one of the other Vietnamese inspired … Continue reading Vietnamese street food @ Pho
Trust Your Senses cocktail tasting @ The Botanist
One unseasonably wet Tuesday not so long ago I made my way to The Botanist for an illusive event simply called #TrustYourSenses. Having had one of those days (it started with me throwing a chocolate protein shake down my top en route to a meeting; excellent adulting) I was hoping to try some of the … Continue reading Trust Your Senses cocktail tasting @ The Botanist
Fizz, fun and a flaming hot finale: Foodies Festival 2017
Last weekend saw the return of Foodies Festival, and despite the bipolar weather (I managed to get sunburnt in the rain, a new one even for me) the three-day event in Cannon Hill Park proved to be a success. Seeing local food and drink businesses merge with those from further afield, the festival was designed … Continue reading Fizz, fun and a flaming hot finale: Foodies Festival 2017
Spring menu bloggers banquet @ Malmaison
Spring is my favourite time of the year. Don't get me wrong, I love the warm summer months but being so pale I tend to enjoy the spring time with a bit more enthusiasm - not to mention less factor 50. Now the (quite bonkers) weather we suffered during April seems to have finally retreated, … Continue reading Spring menu bloggers banquet @ Malmaison
Birthday wish list
I'm not sure if I've mentioned this (lol) but it's my birthday soon *fires glitter canon* so I've been thinking about what I could ask for, in terms of presents. I drive my other half to disappear by always answering the annual "what do you want for your birthday?" question with, "I don't know/anything/I don't need … Continue reading Birthday wish list
