The Extreme Housewife
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Laura discusses food, wine, beer and spirits. Laura is a freelance food & drinks writer, author, and director of a creative agency.
The Extreme Housewife
1w ago
If you’re looking for a gift for the gay who has everything, then look no further Category is: Cocktails! is
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The Extreme Housewife
2M ago
I finally made it to Bundobust Birmingham. Yay me! Timely as ever, given that it opened in June 2023… But
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The Extreme Housewife
4M ago
A look inside Spikey and the Caterpillar Sausage Cat, the latest book by Tereza Hepburn. What has Spikey the hedgehog been up to now?
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The Extreme Housewife
5M ago
DOG HANGS WELL: I love to try new pubs, because each one is so beautifully unique. You never really know
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The Extreme Housewife
5M ago
Well, would you credit it? 15 years on from where, looking back, it all started. Yes, I’m going to waffle
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The Extreme Housewife
6M ago
It’s always nice to return to your old stomping ground to enjoy new surprises. The Castle Leicester has re-opened under new management recently, so I was honour bound to check it out. I think that the Castle area of Leicester is unknown and overlooked by those living outside of the...
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The Extreme Housewife
6M ago
Can you believe it, the Beautiful Pub Collective is celebrating 15 fine years in Leicestershire. Under the expert guidance of Sam Hagger, and a little help from Everards Brewery, we have all been fortunate to enjoy years of great service, delicious food and tasty pints at their pubs. Precious memories...
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The Extreme Housewife
6M ago
This beautiful Phaidon book is an object to treasure. Covering 200 iconic drinks, Schuster’s interpretation of a signature cocktail is one that has earned its place in mixology canon through association with a certain time, person or place – and above all a contribution to the principles of flavour that...
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The Extreme Housewife
7M ago
I was very kindly sent the fourth book in the Felix Hart series of novels, Eastern Promise by Peter Stafford-Bow for review. You may have caught my other reviews over the years, including the debut, Brut Force. I can truthfully say that they are the great exception for me these...
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The Extreme Housewife
9M ago
It occurs to me that a rapidly moving story like the Crooked House demolition saga will benefit from a series of updates about what’s gone on, as far as we know. I’ll update this as quickly and often as I’m able. Context The Crooked House at Himley, once Britain’s wonkiest...
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