"I fancy a burger" This is not a surprise, Â he always fancies a burger, Never the less it gave us the foundation for a Saturday night plan. Once upon a time Chris had a burger at The Duchy Arms (our old work place and home) he hasn't been able to find a better burger since...and …
My Little Holiday Brag
Sadly Summer is leaving us for another year, however this does mean we don't have to put up with our social media feeds being filled up with 'holiday braggers' Define 'Holiday Braggers' - friend on Facebook posting photos in the morning from their balcony overlooking the hotel pool with a comment like 'Not a bad …
Jo Malone And Gin- A Perfect CocktailÂ
I don't know what was more exciting about this event the Jo Malone or the Hawksmoor cocktails... Probably the cocktails but hey. I'm still a fan of Malone- it's a fast ticket to buying class. Â I still have a candle unlit by my bed, a gift from last Christmas. It should only be lit on …
What Actually Happens At A Bloggers Event
Top things that happen at a 'food bloggers event': Pre event Twitter takes priority over work Getting to the event, you see a dozen of people wearing nice bags and hats staring into their City Mappers as they wander around the location. You will recognise people at the event but don't know their actual name, …
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IMBIBE LIVE- Showing The World The New Summer Cup and A Taste Of Rose Petal Liqueur!
Check out who I was on Monday.... For those who don't know IMBIBE is basically a exhibition of drinks which is put on for the trade.  A beautiful idea and a place to be if you can get in. Unlike the wine show I wasn’t pretending to be a manager of an Oxfordshire pub, I …
St Ives Food Festival 2015 and Mum’s Gin-less, Meat-less Boyfriend.
St Ives Food Festival has become a 'mummy and mary' 'pencil-in-worthy' event. Last year we were hosting a garden party (see here)Â for the whole of St Ives and a loud american man. As you may have guessed we went OTT and decided to order everything from the festival including a kangaroo burger and enough cheese …
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*BLOODY MARY REVIEW* Brixton Grill, Brixton Village and A Sneaky Session At Seven Bar
I love Brixton village It makes Shoreditch look as dated as the slinky toy. It's a maze of quirky shops, bars, denim jackets and chicken. Â I went along for Sunday dinner with the flat buddies, Parklike failed to join after one of his infamous nights out. We wondered around for a bit but then decided …
*BLOODY MARY REVIEW* – Attending Gin School at Charlotte’s Bistro
I hated school, however Gin school is a whole different story. I was invited by Gary Hazel,blogger and gin distributor to Gin School at Charlotte's Bistro Now the rules of Gin School: Class begins every Monday from 6:30pm onwards at Charlotte Bistro, Chiswick Each week the Gin is different It’s a complimentary tasting. Brilliant. This …
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Bloody Mary Review- The Jam Tree, Clapham
Ah I do love a bit of Clapham, the large green park, the cute little restaurants. sophisticated cocktail bars and the rugby thighs… Yes it’s been a while since I strolled down on a Sunday, a Bloody Mary was in order after waking up with a ‘red head’ (a hangover caused by red wine) I …
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Mary Lou’s Broke and Single Christmas on The Sea-Side
I love Christmas. From the start of December I have spent my time walking to Oxford Street, dotting around Selfridges with the Love Actually sound track playing in my head hoping to bump into Hugh grant. This year however is different, I am broke and single (unless Hugh Grant happened) Being broke makes Christmas a …
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