Taste Knutsford – A Walking Food Tour
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by Keeley
1y ago
One thing that is so satisfying when you’re a travel loving foodie is trying the local cuisine. I loved the Eating Europe tour I did in Porto and there are so many trips you can do when abroad to sample the local culinary delights, I’ve always wondered why this is not more of a thing closer to home. I know the UK doesn’t have as much of a rich food culture as places like Thailand and Italy, but we do have some exceptional producers that should really be celebrated. Knutsford are doing just that and have designed a walking food tour of their gorgeous village, I popped along to some of the parti ..read more
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Restaurant Review – Sakku Samba
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by Keeley
1y ago
‘All you can eat’ is a particular favourite of mine. Be it a brunch, or an all inclusive, I just feel less like I am missing out, as I can try a bit of everything if I want to including things I would never normally order. The latest luxe venue to hit Spinningfields is Sakku Samba; a Japanese Brazilian immersive dining experience. Sakku Samba occupies the old Artisan site, so once greeted you go up the stairs where you are checked in like visiting a hotel and then taken to your table. The space doesn’t look dramatically different to me, but then it is a while since Artisan left us so I may be ..read more
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Brunch at Cocoa Cabana Ancoats
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by Keeley
1y ago
Following a lovely bottomless brunch at Cocoa Cabana Ancoats a few months ago, Charlie and I headed back when we spotted that they had revamped their brunch menu. A lovely brunch and cocktail space, Cocoa Cabana in Ancoats has delicious cake displays you will have come to expect from Cocoa Cabana but also a great selection of small plates to enjoy with friends over a few drinks. There are some new additions to the cocktail menu and we enjoyed the Cherry French Darling and a Watermelon Spritz. I am not a fan of watermelon but anything watermelon flavoured, I am there! It is light and refreshing ..read more
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Brownies Through The Post With Chummys Bakery
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by Keeley
1y ago
I have been quiet on here for some time. My little part of the internet turned a whole DECADE old this month and I had grand plans to celebrate, but Covid had other plans. After 2 years of avoiding the dreaded C word, it caught me. Luckily, I wasn’t too poorly, but it did knock me somewhat and I am still struggling with the fatigue. Something that really helped on the days I literally lay on the sofa exhausted was Chummys Bakery. Chummys Bakery deliver lots of freshly baked delicious treats directly through your door, made by expert bakers who care. They kindly sent me a box of their postal br ..read more
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Restaurant Review – Rudy’s, Chorlton
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by Keeley
1y ago
Ever since Rudy’s burst onto the scene in Manchester, it’s been an instant hit with many declaring it the best pizza place in the City Centre. With a plethora of options, it is high praise indeed and they’ve now expanded outside of the centre and into nearby Chorlton.   I have to confess that this was my first visit to Rudy’s, so I can’t compare it to any of their other sites, but the space is light and airy with a generous outside seating area to the side of the restaurant. Luckily for us on the day of our visit, the sun was rarely shining so we sat outside, reading through the menu over ..read more
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Review – Homage At Wood Manchester
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by Keeley
1y ago
If I am early to meet friends in Manchester, which is regularly, you can always find me in a wine bar. I have a few favourites, that I’ll definitely share with you soon, but I can guarantee I’ll be propping up the bar with a glass of wine and a cheese board if I’m feeling peckish. I love the laidback style of a wine bar and I feel perfectly comfortable sitting on my own with my book, watching the world go by. Masterchef winner Simon Wood opened his restaurant in the City in 2o17, and has now converted the space on the mezzanine level, honouring cheese and wine with Homage at Wood. Is this a ne ..read more
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Festive Feasts At The Hive, Stretford – Manchester
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by Keeley
1y ago
Christmas on Phat Cupcake continues today, this time I took a trip out into the suburbs and over to The Hive in Stretford. You may have remembered that I have visited before and last year they weren’t able to spread the festive joy from their restaurant, so they delivered it directly to your door! This year, they have thrown the doors open and they are ready to welcome you for a festive feast! The Hive has had a bit of a face lift and the bar/restaurant areas have now been separated, which I think is a really nice touch. The Christmas decorations are up, and everything feels so warm and C ..read more
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Christmas At Hatch
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by Keeley
1y ago
I know it is a bit early, but this year has been a bit of a stinker and if Christmas (yes, I went there) brings you joy then so be it. I am one of those people who puts up their decorations in November, but I always get away with it because I spend a lot of December in Tenerife with my parents. That said, I love Christmas and was thrilled to experience Christmas early with Hatch! The beauty of the Oxford Road site is that the majority of it is outdoors, meaning if you’re nervous about crowds and Covid, you’ll have spaced out tables and will have the fresh air too. I’d recommend kicking off you ..read more
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Porridge And Congee From Mr Lees
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by Keeley
1y ago
It’s getting to that point in the year when the weather is a lot cooler and we are swapping out salads, for soups and slow cooked recipes. I love making up a good porridge in the morning but, there are times when I just don’t have the time and I still want something warming for breakfast or lunch. That’s where the latest releases from Mr Lees come in! Mr Lee’s brought us gourmet noodles that are gluten free, low in fat and contain no artificial flavours. The company was founded by Mr Damien Lee, who discovered he had cancer in 2o14 and ate a strictly raw food diet but craved his favourite cup ..read more
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Firetree Chocolate Review
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by Keeley
1y ago
Chocolate. My first love. I’ve always enjoyed trying different types of chocolate when I travel and spend (far too much) time looking at the local offerings so I can try something local and unique to the places I visit. Firetree are making that a little easier and have brought cocoa, grown in volcanic soil to the UK. Firetree was founded by chocolate industry veterans David and Martyn, who have learned from their time in the industry, that the best chocolate on the market originates from the relationships built between the farmers and their families and the expert chocolatier who understands t ..read more
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