All things food & drink in Norfolk
When I first moved back to Norwich after a long stint in London as a chef, I have to admit I was less than happy about the food choices in Norwich. The only place to find sushi rice was Waitrose, there were no Okobassi restaurants, no Vietnamese, no Dim Sum and certainly no Bibimbap! So …
Jarrold began in Woodbridge where John Jarrold had his first shop in 1770. His early death lead to his widow moving back to her home town of Norwich. It was then his son John Jn took the reins in his early 20’s and set up Jarrold’s retail, later extending into farming and then printing. Did …
How did you Become Biscuit Jill ? “In Norwich, a project developed called ‘The Biscuit Appeal’. About seven years ago through my business, (I run conference Centres through my church), I went along to the Big C Centre which is a cancer centre in our local hospital. It’s a centre designed for those who have …
I was invited to validate a private dining experience by https://labelleassiette.co.uk Meaning I could pick an evening, choose 5 other guests while we all sat back to enjoy a three-course meal prepared fresh in my kitchen, served in my dining room and all cleared away at the end, including the washing up – meaning I …
Ok, I only managed to be a vegetarian for a week of my life after witnessing a pair of wild rabbits being slung on to my bench in the kitchen I was chef-ing in. And that week ended with a Turkish kebab on holiday visiting my parents in Qatar. I have complete understanding for vegetarianism …
Were all saddened by the loss of Pye bakery. I especially loved their café on Dereham Road, with a staggering 40 or so cakes, pastry’s, bakes and tarts to choose from. OH Those incredible sarnies, like their buttermilk chicken or their burger with blue. But it’s gone now – – and if that wasn’t bad …
I had a great time looking around the Adnams brewery in Southwold. Yes, it’s in Suffolk and I’m all about Norfolk, but between you and me I’m actually from Suffolk, my daughter was conceived in Suffolk (don’t tell her), I was married in Suffolk (yes in that order!) and if it’s all about food – …
I know! I’m mildly obsessed about food, to the point where if I have a bad meal I’m angry with life that I’ve wasted a meal on anything less than mild satisfaction. I have certain friends that won’t cook for me for pure fear. And even though I say, I’m just happy to be cooked …
Teles Patisserie has been going for a good few years now, I originally bumped in to them on the farmers market circuit with Joaquimmaking fine French patisseries and Portuguese delights with Ana his right-hand woman and wife by his side. The couple are from Portugal and work endlessly on their passion to grow and develop …
It’s a magnificent thing – over one thousand people descending from the Forum on to the streets of Norwich like a horde of hungry wildebeests. Diving in every direction heading to their restaurants to feast on secret menus. Lloyd Addisons annual Movable feast has been going for nearly two decades – I’ve been joining in …