It's no secret I love comfort food. From loaded burgers and footlong hotdogs to gooey mac n cheese; I'm all about the stodge. My waistline doesn't thank me for this love affair, of course, but my stomach is usually quite grateful, and frankly I listen to that more than my skinny jeans anyway. For that … Continue reading American comfort food @ The Smoke Haus
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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
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
Second birthday celebrations @ Umami
There were 2 main reasons why I was excited to be invited to celebrate the birthday of Umami Indian Kitchen recently. Firstly because I have heard great things about this restaurant, and secondly because I love Indian food. Like, I really do love it. So when I arrived at the Harborne restaurant one sunny evening … Continue reading Second birthday celebrations @ Umami
Spicy celebrations @ Pushkar
I love Pushkar's on Broad Street. The food and service are always outstanding, and despite being in a part of Brum that many of us choose to avoid (Saturday nights on Broad St are pretty grim unless you're single and 18, let's be honest) the restaurant looks and feels quite fancy. Ian and I first … Continue reading Spicy celebrations @ Pushkar
7 hour chicken madras
One thing you know about me, if you've ever met me in real life, is that I absolutely love Indian food; more specifically I like spicy Indian food. Before I met my dear fiance and I was a single lady, my idea of a great night wasn't going on dates to posh restaurants, but ordering … Continue reading 7 hour chicken madras
Posh kebabs and all the hot sauce
Yesterday saw the first of the 2017 seasonal markets pop up in Birmingham. Found in The Bond in Digbeth, the canal-side setting is a gorgeous hidden gem and just 10 minutes walk from the city centre. The spring sunshine made for a busy event, with hundreds of foodie friends and families spending the day mooching … Continue reading Posh kebabs and all the hot sauce
Sushi sampling @ Wasabi, Grand Central
I've been mildly obsessed with Wasabi sushi since 2015 when I discovered the chain on a work trip to London. Having stumbled upon the takeaway sushi joints by accident (read: I was lost) my hungry belly was beyond happy to receive a selection of California rolls and nigiri. So much so that I went back … Continue reading Sushi sampling @ Wasabi, Grand Central
Chilli crab linguini
Hands up who loves pasta.. *watches every arm in the Western World spring up* Of course you do! It's comforting, super-filling and is (usually) ridiculously easy to cook. Granted, without lashings of a tasty sauce your humble spaghetti doesn't exactly ring all the taste alarms BUT I've recently been shown an easy way to get … Continue reading Chilli crab linguini
Feta & scrambled egg stuffed ‘shrooms
You know that feeling when... you're aware it's a few days before the food shopping is due and, rather than having planned meals ready to go in the fridge, you're left staring at random wilting ingredients hoping your imagination will take over and create something wonderful.. yeah, welcome to my world today. With all the … Continue reading Feta & scrambled egg stuffed ‘shrooms
