Some might be surprised to know, confused perhaps, that I didn’t grow up in a house of tea drinkers. In fact, it was a complete caffeine-free zone, not even a coffee in sight. To this day, I still haven’t seen my parents drink the stuff. The first time I got into tea was at university. …
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Celebrating Six Years of The Brunswick
It was the day after Valentine’s Day, when I first walked through the door I came in search of pies and pints But was too late. Timings didn’t match up and I had to catch a train We chose to stay anyway for toasted Leeds Bread Co-op sourdough drizzled in olive oil, butter pats sinking …
Street Food, I Love You
School Diner, Leeds I remove a slice to unveil the shape of Pac-Man. Studded with gems of ruby red pepper, a smothering of blistered halloumi and slugs of muddy green pesto. My pizza sits on a paper plate it’s already outgrown and as each fragile slice is airlifted towards my mouth, rings of translucent grease …
Be kind to your belly
During lockdown, I read Bill Bryson's novel, The Body. As we went head first into a pandemic, I dedicated my evenings and weekends to this book. It was a stark revelation to be reminded of how in awe we should be of the muscles, bones and hormones that hold us together and look after us. …
We can get takeout everyday
When we embarked on our kitchen renovation, there was the desirable revelation that with no means of cooking, we would have no other choice but to feed off takeouts, everyday, for a week. The notion was exciting and thrilling. There was something that felt so indulgent but it was also totally ok, because we were …
‘Guilt manifests itself in a cold, soggy box of chips’
I remember it well; my first Deliveroo. Back in June 2015. I couldn't believe the sorcery when my favourite meal, from my favourite restaurant (The Fish Club) arrived at my door, steaming hot and ready to eat from the comfort of my own sofa. True, I had ordered takeaway from The Fish Club before but …
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Blog Archive: Latitude Wine Celebrate a Decade
The Blog Archive Series is all about unearthing some of my blog posts from the past. This interview with the founder and owner of Latitude Wine & Liquor Merchant in Leeds (around the time they were celebrating a decade) was written in July 2018. ‘I originally came up to Leeds University in 1993 and have …
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Best Cocktail Bars in Leeds
Leeds knows how to have a good drink. The city is home to award-winning mixologists creating cocktails you just can't get anywhere else. We've got some great bars here - some which are a little hidden and you have to go looking for them. From almonds in Greek olive oil at 2am to rum-spiked espresso …
How do you take your hot chocolate?
“Would you like whipped cream with that?” “Yes, please”. “And a chocolate chip cookie on top?” “Um…YES”. It’s not every day you order a Baileys hot chocolate and get the option of having it topped with not just cream and marshmallows (I opted out of the latter) but also a cookie (courtesy of Sugar Spun …
Autumn is here
Until now, I have never fully appreciated the turning of the seasons, from summer to autumn. September always signified 'back to school' - back to the nine to five, the school run and homework. Summer was officially over. Then, when the clocks went back in October, it was time to get used to waking up …
