For the 4th time it was an honour to be part of the judging team at the annual EDP / Norfolk Magazine Food Awards, otherwise known as #FADA-Norfolk (Food & drink awards). I was given in my opinion the best category the Restaurants – Best Restaurant of Norfolk. I do respect these awards above any other as …
Portugal from Norwich for the weekend Expect to pay a £100-200 subsidy for flying from Norwich, with none of the creature comforts of Stanstead but enjoy the practicality of a local airport. I was shocked to see Norwich airport charge a £10 airport development tax which has been in place for the last 17 years, …
Behold the University of East Anglia UEA Campus Kitchen The UEA is a village in its self with all the amenity’s students need to live including literally over a dozen food places. Let me tell you all about them as everyone is welcome to enjoy. @ck_uea = Campus Kitchen are the caterers who sort out …
I’ve been wanting to write this for yonks, a blog about happy hour in our fine city of Norwich. Because who wouldn’t want some info on the cheapest time to get tipsy on cocktails ? and maybe some trails! Cocktails are around £8 – 14 or £6 if you know a special place with the …
A guide to alternative Sunday lunch in our fine city. (Norwich) Of course if you do fancy a traditional Sunday roast my top 2 favourites are the Temple Bar for under £15 and loads of veggies, no booking, go early to avoid disappointment or a tad later to enjoy mid-afternoon. I’m always too full to eat dessert …
For all the hate of Food Bloggers I come at food blogging from both sides – a few years ago a blogger contacted me and wanted a free stay at my holiday barns for a review on her account, it turned out she had half the followers I had – of course I just laughed …
There is nothing more Norfolk than the Royal Norfolk Show, after all where can you go for the whole day and see combine harvesters, a monster viewing platform, a whole parmesan and the top of a Royal Princes head. I’ve been enjoying the Norfolk Show since last century, I’ve seen countless Royals visit, worked there, …
Malta My complete guide Flights to Malta Malta is 3 hours flying time from the UK, we went via Gatwick as wanted to travel on a Sunday but there are several flights daily from other airports. Air Malta – our journey out, was an hour delay, only slightly better than Easy Jet but more expensive. …
2022 I wanted to share last years Highlights and what i’m looking forward to this year. I can’t deny i’ve had another epic food year. Ive always spent most of my money on food and I’d rather it be spent locally an independently, which is what i’ve achieved. Its always a pleasure writing about food …
Of course not, to me too much cake is a thing of beauty – it’s all about choice. When Marie Antoinette said let them eat cake all she was offering was stale brioche, which isn’t even a cake. The queens favourite cake in England is Chocolate which happens to be the most popular cake in …