Musings on food and drink from the travelling foodies.
Posted in Uncategorized on Dec 27th, 2008
This year we decided to opt for turkey on Christmas Day (not the country, the bird). We usually go for a goose but as we’d a few more people for Christmas lunch, we decided a bigger roasted bird was needed. Now I’m not a huge fan of turkeys per se as in the past they’ve [...]
On the 21st December we decided to have a roast at the Midnight bell pub because we were going to the carol service and light supper! at Harvey Nics. We had also heard about it from out Beer festival and John H had seen the menu. Eight of us because we had an honoury Globetroffer [...]
Posted in Leeds on Dec 26th, 2008
We had a most splendid evening in the Victoria Quarter an excellent venue, incredibly atmospheric and perfect for a carol concert. St Peters choir provided entertainment and festive cheer….tickets were £17.50, the price included a glass of mulled wine on arrival, choice from 2 main dishes and 2 desserts..G and I had beef bourguignon, very [...]
Busy week, so a walk with friends ended up at the above mentioned..I really love this place, very friendly and welcoming with the log fire roaring and they allow Chester(our dog) in the bar areas. Steak and Ale Pie with lovely crunchy veg was my choice and G had Venison with dumplings. The Hetton Pale [...]
Posted in Pudsey on Dec 18th, 2008
We decided to have our own Xmas night out as G and I have hardly seen each other in the last few weeks…Diva is our favourite. G had a fabulous Veal T bone steak and I opted for a superb fillet steak, we shared roasted med veg, complimented by a smooth bottle of Ripasso. Nearly [...]
Posted in Leeds on Dec 18th, 2008
Not so long ago I added a comment to Phil’s write up on above named, my visit last week was disappointing. I know it is a busy time of year and pre ordering is a necessary evil but the Thai fishcakes were cold and rubbery, the char grilled steak was well chargrilled! the best part [...]
G an I had a fabulous weekend at this magnificent country house hotel. Set in 38 acres it was an ideal setting for a wedding and the weather was fantastic, frosty and very sunny…Friday eve was spent in the bar area which has a lovely open log fire and a decent wine and drinks list! [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Dec 15th, 2008
We’d heard there were a few foodie shops opened in the Corn Exchange so we ambled along on Sunday afternoon, topping off a relaxing wander around Leeds (although a pint of Rosey Nosey in Whitelocks helped it along nicely).
It turns out the shops that have opened are all part of the expanding Anthony’s empire and [...]
Posted in Leeds, Uncategorized on Dec 10th, 2008
Out in Leeds tonight with D&G whilst the rest of the Troffers were off sampling the delights of The Pogues at Leeds Academy.
First port of call was the Harvey Nichols Gourmet Food evening, which although quite small due to the restrictions of the food hall in Leeds, it was a pleasurable if cramped way to [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Dec 9th, 2008
Because It has been remiss of me lately and I’d forgotten my password I thought I’d make a couple of entries today.. On the 21st November we had a fantastic Cheese and wine evening at Phil and Julie’s. This was to watch the pics of our incredible Hog Roast .. and what a night it [...]