Sharing a love of good food - recipes from my kitchen - eating out - great producers & suppliers
I ate my first Tibetan food recently, at Four Friends restaurant in Congleton, Cheshire, and loved it. Including beef momo dumplings, chicken curry, noodles and more, we enjoyed it so much we even ordered seconds! As well as being delicious, Four Friends is excellent value …Read more
Anglesey, off the north coast of Wales, is rightly becoming ever more popular. We love it, not just for its stunning beaches and clifftop scenery, but also for its impressive local food scene. In this post I share with you some of my foodie highlights …Read more
My round-up of food and drink highlights for June 2019 is a little different from previous months. That’s because towards the end of June I went off on my holidays to Anglesey. I’m posting from there right now and I’ll write about it later in …Read more
Now in its eleventh year, Congleton Food & Drink Festival attracts thousands of people to this Cheshire market town. I went along to the most recent event to sample what was on offer and to bring a nice little haul of goodies home too. A …Read more
You know when you’re going to The Moat House, in the pretty Staffordshire village of Acton Trussell, that you’ll eat very well. Whether you’re a guest at one of the many weddings which take advantage of its beautiful fourteenth century manor house setting, are eating …Read more
In this post I share some of the food and drink highlights from last month, bringing together the best of the blog and from my social media during May 2019. MICROGREENS There’s something really special about growing your own food and always a feeling …Read more
Hawasana must be one of Stoke on Trent’s best kept secrets. I’d never heard of this Afghan restaurant until a follower of my Facebook page sent me a message suggesting I try it. “It isn’t the poshest place you’ll ever go to”, she said, “but …Read more
Feast Stone is the Staffordshire market town’s new street food event. I went along to the first one to see what it was all about & was mightily impressed. Last night saw the first street food event in Stone, the market town which is home …Read more
In this post I share some of the food and drink highlights from last month, bringing together the best of the blog and from my social media during April 2019. The Old Mill Smokehouse & Craft Ale Bar, Leek I’d heard mixed feedback about …Read more
Being a new-ish migrant to Staffordshire, and based in the north of the county, I’ve only recently started to scratch the surface of what Lichfield, an hour’s drive away, has to offer. The city, which I think feels more like a thriving market town (that’s …Read more
After hearing mixed feedback about newcomer The Old Mill Smokehouse & Craft Ale Bar in Leek, I’d held back a little longer than usual before visiting and writing a review. However, after stopping by for a quick and satisfying lunch recently, I’ll be returning to …Read more
In this, my first round-up, I want to share with you some of the food and drink I enjoyed over the previous month. Most of this won’t have featured elsewhere on the blog. Usually, my posts are detailed recipes, reviews and profiles of producers and …Read more
On a return visit to Yu-Ma-Mi, Stoke-on-Trent’s fine dining Chinese restaurant based in Trent Vale, I once again found top notch cooking. Combining traditional and modern, old favourites and some less familiar, authentic Chinese dishes including dim sum, Yu-Ma-Mi is a great addition to the …Read more
After too long away, I recently paid a return visit to Little Seeds Bar & Kitchen in Stone, Staffordshire. Tempted by their New Orleans Tasting Menu, I enjoyed an evening of delicious food. I’m always on the look out for new eating experiences, whether newly …Read more
The George at Alstonefield, on the border of Staffordshire and Derbyshire looks like the quintessential country pub. Inside I found top notch modern and creative British cooking featuring local and seasonal ingredients. Highly recommended. THE GEORGE AT ALSTONEFIELD My first attempt eating at The …Read more
Opened less than three months ago, Larder is set to be one of Lichfield’s top spots for foodies. On my first visit to this relaxed restaurant, I loved the bold flavours showcased in their imaginative, seven-course tasting menu. LICHFIELD From where I live in …Read more
I’d first visited The Bank House Hixon, near Stafford, at a preview following its refurbishment by new owners. Liking what I saw, and tasted, I recently returned to see how they were doing. In this friendly and traditional country inn I found quality pub food …Read more
Smoke & Rye restaurant and bar is a meat lover’s paradise. Serving up authentic, American classics like pulled pork, burgers and dogs, ribs and aged steaks, this is bold food. On my first visit, the place was packed. Read on to find out why. I’d …Read more
The Dog & Doublet in Sandon, like the other properties in the small but perfectly formed Staffordshire-based Lewis Partnership, offers great value and excellent cooking. THE DOG & DOUBLET The Dog & Doublet Inn at Sandon, some five miles north west of Stafford and …Read more
The Slamwich Club in Stoke-on-Trent has a new fan in Moorlands Eater. Not that they need me. Since opening in May this year they’ve quickly become one of Hanley’s favourite bars and restaurants. On my first visit I found out exactly why. THE CULTURAL …Read more
At The Boat Inn, Lichfield we found a well balanced tasting menu full of interest and with excellent cooking. It was a rather gloomy evening when myself and partner ID (also my photographer for the night) set out for The Boat Inn, near Muckley Corner, …Read more
The Bank House Hixon has recently come under new ownership, and I was lucky enough to be invited to a preview before it offically opened to the public. After what I’ve seen, I can’t wait to go back and dine at this comfortable country inn. …Read more
At The Stafford Arms in the pretty Staffordshire Moorlands village of Bagnall, I found solid cooking and a friendly welcome. After a major renovation and extension, diners can choose from cosy traditional pub surroundings or a modern restaurant feel. The Stafford Arms, on Bagnall …Read more
The Red Lion in Bradley, south west of Stafford, has been beautifully renovated and offers a mix of well made pub classics alongside accomplished modern British cooking. When I visited recently it was clear to see why it’s recently earned a place in the Michelin …Read more
Whether you consider yourself an old hand dining in British Chinese restaurants, or perhaps you’re looking for something a little different, I think you’ll like Yu-Ma-Mi. With its blend of traditional and modern, the well known and the unfamiliar, there’s lots to enjoy and discover – …Read more