Musings on food and drink from the travelling foodies.
Posted in Restaurant Pub/Hotel on May 31st, 2009
When Pat emailed round and suggested £15 pp bed and breakfast at the Shibden Mill Inn in return for having a 2 course dinner we were a little sceptical as it sounded too good to be true. On Pat and Tony’s recommendation we couldn’t turn this offer down.
The weather was super sunny so with the [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on May 20th, 2009
After a long day of meetings in London, my final meeting was at St Pancras (which, by the way if you haven’t visited is completely amazing in every way) so I decided to grab a late lunch before my last meet.
I’ve been a few times in the past - as it’s a pretty established chain [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on May 20th, 2009
Baked asparagus with pancetta
Using up the greedy third bundle of asparagus we bought from Sand Hutton at the weekend (yes, third), supper last night was sublime and sophisticated and it had nothing to do with me.
Rather than hoover up a dustbin lid full of junk after a busy and hungry day in London (no lunch [...]
Posted in York, food heroes on May 17th, 2009
This is the final and fourth part of the York trilogy which when passing big Betty’s the window display did it’s job and enticed Linda to the selection of handmade macaroons. Four flavours were on offer … Pistachio, Lemon, Chocolate and Raspberry. The presentation boxes were excellent and these would make a great gift, on [...]
Posted in York, cheese, food heroes on May 17th, 2009
Prior to our lunch at Jeff Bakers we stopped by at the Hairy Fig (click for link) which also on Fossgate offers a fine selection of regional and specialist foods. The Rosemary ciabatta is one of our favourite breads and we also got some of the fresh figs, shepherds purse cheese and Morecambe bay shrimps [...]
Posted in York, restaurants on May 17th, 2009
In search of a wedding present we decided to have a day in York which un-planned turned in to an excellent foodie adventure. When in York we always have lunch at Jeff Bakers (click for link) on Fossgate and called in to book a table for lunch at one o’clock before hitting the shops. After [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on May 16th, 2009
Stumbled across this place last weekend completely by accident. In between Harrogate and York off the A59, it bakes its own bread on the premises (all kinds), has a fresh deli with super amazing pies and a full butcher’s set up. Bought a full shoulder of lamb today will report back. Filled boots with Asparagus [...]
Posted in Leeds, restaurants on May 15th, 2009
Early doors, for us anyway! no queue …great…..relaxed ordering of 2 Mojito’s which was a very good choice then 2 tapas, 1 of Gambas cooked in olive oil and garlic and 1 lamb and mint skewers served with salad..another round of Mojito’s then 2nd courses of spicy beef meatballs and chicken with potatoes in a [...]
Posted in Leeds on May 15th, 2009
Is it possible I hear you say! well not quite.
A three course meal with unlimited house wine (for 90 mins from when your order is taken) always read the small print….and the mains required orders of side dishes at approx £3 each but it’s still very good value, offer available Tue and Wed eve until [...]
Posted in Outdoors on May 13th, 2009
On Sunday I went with Bernie and Roy to Driffield to a Landrover show. It was a great day but for lunch we had a fabulous picnic organised by Bernie taking into account that we are still supposed to be doing the Slimming World diet. It was also the inaugural use of Roys picnic basket. [...]