Salmon Wraps with Crispy Capers and Dill Cream
I bought this lovely piece of salmon from the local fishmonger, it was about £10 in price but well worth it. I wanted to do something a bit different with it and needed to have it at work so decided to make some wraps beforehand so I could eat it on the go. This is...
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Trip to Newcastle
I've only been to Newcastle once before to pick my sister up from university and that was only a very quick look round the shops for an hour but a couple of weekends ago me and my girlfriend (who used to live in Newcastle) were invited to visit one of her friends....
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Prawn Thai Green Broth
This make a great lunchtime soup. Nice and spicy and very warming for the current cold weather. You only have to use half the quantity of paste to make this soup. The rest will keep in the fridge for up to a week, so you can make a second batch or make a proper thai...
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Manchester Beer and Cider Festival 2017
Manchester beer and cider festival 2017 or #MBCF17 as the "cool" people would say is in full swing this week and on Wednesday I managed to get to the trade session courtesy of The Factory Tap. With over 750 beers and ciders there was a plethora of liquid refreshment...
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Garlicky Hummus
Hummus is a very quick dish that everyone should know how to make and this recipe will guarantee you'll never buy a pot from the supermarket again. It's best to use a food processor to make but a bowl and hand blender will work. Just a warning that it is very...
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Top 5 Dishes of 2016
I've managed to have some superb meals this year and the two that stood out were Lake Road Kitchen and the newly crowned Michelin stared Forestside. To be honest those two could have filled up the top 5 dishes between them but as always and to be fair only one dish in...
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Top 5 Drinks of 2016
Well another year has passed and it's been filled with some great food and drink. This year there is a distinct Cumbrian feel in both of my top 5's (I think there is only one entry that is in Lancashire). I make no apologies for this, I haven't been able to travel as...
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Meat and Veg Burrito
After a bit of a hiatus from my blog (reasons for which will become clear after Christmas) I'm back with a recipe I did a couple of weeks ago. This burrito recipe is an attempt to try and make myself eat more vegetables, by "hiding" them in a tasty chilli, wrapping it...
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