Ingredients Three whole lemons Punnet of blueberries 350g self raising flower 85g cold butter 175ml milk 4 tbsp white sugar 1 tsp good vanilla extract 1 tsp baking powder 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar 150g icing sugar – for the drizzle, don’t add this to the scone mixture Method Cube the butter and cream together with the sugar, ensuring you leave some small whole pieces – it’s also important the butter is fridge cold Add the vinegar to your milk, and leave to curdle for a few minutes Add the dry ingredients to the bowl, and mix in the milk and vanilla extract (make sure you leave a little of the ..read more

I’ve been following Parea on Instagram for some time now. I’m not quite sure how I discovered them, or how their beautiful pictures ended up showcasing on my feed; but ever since, its been somewhere I’ve wanted to try out. Much to my delight, a friend and I actually had reason to visit Alderley Edge a couple of weekends ago, and obviously travelling all that way, we were going to make the most of the day and stop off for something to eat too. Parea was our number one choice, and we excitedly booked in. The reviews on Trip Advisor to be honest, are a really mixed bag – of which I completely und ..read more

Last weekend I went out for breakfast, pancakes to be precise, and I literally haven’t been able to stop thinking about them ever since… Olive & Rye is a hidden Leeds gem, quietly tucked away in the Queens Arcade. And it serves up one damn good breakfast. This place is the sister site of Leeds favourite Hepworths Deli, and if the brunch, lunch and dinners don’t instantly catch your eye… the mouthwatering display of cakes adorning the window certainly will. Brunch was on my agenda, and I certainly made sure I indulged… Halloumi fries with your breakfast? Olive & Rye have got you. Butter ..read more

A firm favourite in Halifax, Ricci’s Tapas & Chiccetti is broadening its horizons this year and has finally ventured out into Leeds. Riccia’s is a vibrant, spacious restaurant that offers a hint of Balearic dining with its extensive and somewhat unique tapas menu. Cocktails are also on offer, and Gin lovers rejoice – there’s a pretty impressive offering. Dishes such as goats cheese churros, braised oxtail, fish masala and rosemary & Ibiza salt focaccia give this place a real stand out creative flair over other dining establishments in the area. Highlights included the goats cheese chur ..read more

Issho, meaning “together”, is a relatively new addition to the Leeds dining scene and is a rooftop restaurant based all around the concept of sharing. Issho is part of the D&D London group – that’s the guys that brought us Angelica & Crafthouse – and the restaurant takes pride of place above the Victoria Gate shopping centre. The space is incredibly stylish, but also offers really chilled vibes and some of the friendliest service I’ve experienced in a while. We were extremely well looked after from start to finish, and I actually felt like we were the only people in the restaurant thro ..read more