Hands on learning, delicious fresh food -Gifted- I adore Thai food – it is fresh, fragrant and full of textures. I eat it a lot, but I don’t really cook it. With the exception of pad Thai or satay chicken, … Continue reading
Afternoon tea at Mamucium, Manchester. Fresh and delicious with nods to regional food icons. Continue reading
Since my first visit to Turtle Bay last year, I’ve been back a few times. Mainly to the one in Manchester’s Northern Quarter. So when I was invited to Turtle Bay Oxford Road, which is far bigger, it was a … Continue reading
A return visit that didn’t disappoint After I had enjoyed a glorious meal at Grafene with a friend back in March, Andrew was keen to see what he had missed out on. So I was chuffed (northern adjective: pleased with … Continue reading
Grafene on King Street in Manchester has a new chef and a new menu, so I took a friend for a mid-week treat to see what we though. Chef Ben Mounsey has only been at the helm for a few … Continue reading
I love when a very local, specific food item is idolised when it’s season arrives. Currently here in the UK we have Yorkshire rhubarb appearing in shops, and the early stems are sought out by chefs and home cooks like … Continue reading