Mr M and I have explored a fair bit of the UK, especially since we got the good old camper van last year. But we always seem to head south […]
Scottish supper at The Old Bridge Inn, Aviemore
January 15, 2018
The reality of where our food comes from – how far are we prepared to go?
December 7, 2017
Here we go, another semi-serious post that’s not just pretty pictures and oohs and aahs about food I’ve shoved down my neck of late. Oh okay then, there are a […]
Jaboulet wine lunch at The Cross, Kenilworth
March 14, 2016
When people talk about wine pairings, I’m often left a bit lost. I mean, I like wine – anyone who knows me or has met me will tell you this. […]
The King’s Arms, Knowle
May 26, 2015
With Birmingham and London both easy train journeys from Rugby, it’s a bit too easy to overlook some of the great places in the Midlands countryside. So last week, we […]
Fine dining in Poland – Cyrano de Bergerac, Krakow
May 8, 2015
For any foodie, going to a new place always involves scoping out the restaurants and looking for a little gem. So when mum and I booked this year’s annual weekend […]
The Cross, Kenilworth
November 29, 2014
There’s nothing like a Michelin star to raise your expectations, especially when you’re going to a former pub and not a traditional fine dining restaurant. Being a Midlander, you get […]
Dinner party delights
October 28, 2014
It might seem like Mr Manning and I spend our lives eating out, but sometimes we enjoy a good old dinner party. We don’t get the chance to have them […]
