food
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Eating My Way Through London: Borough Market
I do love a food market. The most famous one in London is Borough Market in Southwark, which is open from Monday- Saturday. The market has stood on the site since the thirteenth century and is a big draw for tourists and Londoners alike. The market is a foodie paradise. One tip I would give is to visit on an empty stomach to fully enjoy all that is available. Borough Market offers a wide supply of delicacies and delights, including pastries, cheese (lots of cheese) and teas. And the fudge. Definitely try the various types of fudge that Whirld has to offer. It is amazing. Seriously. The market is super…
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Breakfast on Albert Docks
Breakfast is one of my favourite meals of the day (along with lunch and dinner. And brunch). In the week, because of my work schedule it’s pretty simple, but at the weekend I like to go for something a little bit more exciting (toast, you’re up). I was lucky enough to enjoy breakfast on Albert Docks on a recent trip to Liverpool. It was a lovely sunny day. Peabody Coffee Shop was quite hipster and pricey but the food is divine. This egg and bacon muffin was gorgeous. More pictures of food from my Liverpool trip to come.
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About last night…Mexican authenticity
I came across Santo Remedio completely by accident, purely because I’ve walked by it a few times and thought it looked cosy. It was a happy accident though, as Santo Remedio has appeared on several lists of the best Mexican restaurants in London. I adore Mexican food so this is my idea of a good night. Last night we gave it a try and actually managed to get a table (it’s been difficult in the past). Santo Remedio is beautifully lit and highly inviting. The decor is gorgeous as well. So the food…every dish we ate was excellent, from the tacos to the enchiladas and the octopus (an interesting riff…
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Tapas at Salvador and Amanda
Salvador and Amanda is a beautiful and authentic Spanish restaurant, located in London’s Leicester Square. Although it’s been there for around 15 years, I wasn’t actually aware of it until my team held our Christmas party there last month. The restaurant boasts a surrealist art- deco interior, in which patrons are encased in curtained- off sections. We had the Christmas menu, which is a selection of the normal menu, but I’m pretty sure the standard menu is just as tasty. It was some of the best tapas I had eaten outside of Spain. The meatballs were succulent and the croquettes de queso gained such a fanbase we had to ask…
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Lemon Victoria Sponge, The Yorkshire Bridge
Only crazy (or tough-as-nails) folks go walking in the Peak District on a bitterly cold winter’s day, right? But it is totally and utterly worth it when you can duck into a cosy warm pub afterwards for a hot chocolate and a slab of Lemon Victoria Sponge, like this one: The Yorkshire Bridge, Ladybower Reservoir
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The Barbary, Covent Garden
Being labelled ‘the best restaurant in London’ gives The Barbary in Neal’s Yard a lot to live up to. The little sister of established London eatery The Palomar, the restaurant takes its inspiration from the Barbary coast. Dinner at is a unique dining experience. 24 non- bookable seats surround the bar, whilst the food is cooked to glorious perfection as diners look on. Eating out at makes you feel like you’re hanging out at the coolest joint in town. It is one of those restaurants that you don’t know what to expect until you get there. Its menu reflects the former Barbary Coast (Morocco, Algeria, Libya and Tunisia) and throws…
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The Woodin’s Shades, Bishopsgate
Last week I took part in a charity run for World Aids Day, which was exhilarating and rewarding. I’m not a runner so to even do something like this is a big deal for me. I’m a believer in rewarding yourself after you’ve exerted yourself, so I visited a pub in Liverpool Street to refuel afterwards. You can read my review of the pub here.
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Vegan Junk Food
As some people may already know, one of my good friends, Anna, and her partner are vegan. Before meeting them, I didn’t know much about veganism. Since they came into my life in 2013, I have spent time with them, educating myself about the vegan lifestyle and what it entails, which has been somewhat of an adventure to me. I recently went up to visit Anna in Bristol, which involved a food tour (details of which will be in a forthcoming post!). She also took me to try dirty vegan food at Vx, a Bristol eaterie which specialises in vegan junk food. I tried the nachos, which proved to me…
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Mango and Banana Smoothie (with a hint of pineapple!)
I made this rather delicious smoothie today. Unfortunately, I was unable to find straight- up mango so was forced to add some pineapple. I don’t think it had a huge effect on the flavour though. Here is the recipe (courtesy of allrecipes.co.uk): Serves: 2 1 banana 80g mango pieces 100g natural yoghurt 125ml orange and mango juice Combine the banana, mango, yoghurt and juice in a blender; blend until nearly smooth. I actually substituted some of the yoghurt for milk and it seemed fine.
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The Auld Hundred, Edinburgh- Finally tried Haggis
I managed to visit Scotland finally- after years of wanting to go there. It’s been top of my wish list for a while now. I absolutely loved Edinburgh- such a beautiful city, one of Europe’s finest in my opinion. And whilst I was there, I grabbed the opportunity to try haggis. I decided to have mine as part of a burger. Verdict: it was delicious. Haggis and burger- The Auld Hundred, Edinburgh
