Food & Drink

4 September 2014

Slow Cooked Beer Braised Beef

Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 4 hr 0 mins Makes 8 servings Ingredients 8 oz. bacon, chopped1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/2 tsp. salt3 lbs. beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces3 large carrots, ...
4 September 2014

Toffee Apple Cake

Bonfire night is just around the corner, and for those of you who are planning to host a party there is undoubtedly lots of planning and preparation to do. Canned Food ...
3 September 2014

Raspberry Rice Crumble

Bonfire night is just around the corner, and for those of you who are planning to host a party there is undoubtedly lots of planning and preparation to do. Canned Food ...
3 September 2014

Minestrone Soup

Bonfire night is just around the corner, and for those of you who are planning to host a party there is undoubtedly lots of planning and preparation to do. Canned Food ...
2 September 2014

ASK Italian, Warrington Review

I have only eaten in ASK once before, so I was keen to see what changes had been put in place after a year or so. We were greeted by ...
2 September 2014

Chicken & Potato Pie

Bonfire night is just around the corner, and for those of you who are planning to host a party there is undoubtedly lots of planning and preparation to do. Canned Food ...
2 September 2014

Homemade Chilli Con Carne

Bonfire night is just around the corner, and for those of you who are planning to host a party there is undoubtedly lots of planning and preparation to do. Canned Food ...
29 August 2014

Starbucks, Golden Square Shopping Centre, Warrington Review

Starbucks, Warrington is ideally located in the heart of the Golden Square Shopping Centre, among at all of the high end shops. With both an indoor and ‘outdoor’ (in the mall) ...
27 August 2014

Norwegian salmon salad recipe

This Norwegian salmon, fennel and pearled spelt salad is a wholesome Scandinavian take on a summer salad with bags of flavour and more unusual ingredients. The salad is really simple ...
20 August 2014

Loch Fyne Seafood and Grill, Knutsford

Loch Fyne Seafood and Grill, is nestled in the heart of Knutsford, among the many restaurants that fill the street, but I would like to tell you why to choose ...

20 August 2014

Quick and tasty mid-week meals

Looking for a quick and tasty mid-week meal?  Try the new Tabasco® Table Sauces.  Brand new and brilliantly different, these are table sauces with a twist – inspired by the bold ...
19 August 2014

Sweet-n-spicy marinade

Tantalise your tastebuds and surprise your senses this August Bank Holiday with this sweet yet spicy Barefoot Sauvignon Blanc marinade - toe–tally tantalising and sure to pack a punch.  Ingredients: Asian garlic ...
19 August 2014

Tickle the taste-buds of children this summer

Summer holidays may be coming to an end, but we still need some fresh ideas on how to keep the kids happy - and that usually means food. For a sweet ...
15 August 2014

Loch Fyne Seafood and Grill, Alderley Edge

Loch Fyne Seafood and Grill is nestled in the heart of Alderley Edge, Cheshire and offers both a restaurant and take away service. Originating from Loch Fyne in Scotland, the ...

15 August 2014

Manuka Honey Caramelized Onions

These caramelized onions are absolutely divine, the manuka honey gives them a gentle flavour that is unique and absolutely beautiful with cheese. Super easy to make they are perfect made ...

12 August 2014

Simple Sweet Eve Strawberry Cheesecake

This strawberry cheesecake is an absolute doddle to make and will freeze well for up to 3 months. For the best results, cut the cheesecake into wedges while it is ...

12 August 2014

Sweet Eve strawberry and mint ice cubes

Perfect with Pimms, these colourful ice cubes not only look gorgeous but add colour and flavour to any Summer drink. Makes: 12 ice-cubes Preparation time: 10 minutes, plus freezing Cooking time: n/a You’ll need: 100g ...

12 August 2014

Baked Panko Fishcake with Edamame Puree

Serves 8 Preparation Time: 35 minutes Cooking Time: 25-30 minutes Ingredients: For the fishcake: 1kg cod fillet, skinned or any kind of white fish is suitable 2 egg whites 30g Yutaka Panko Breadcrumbs 2 tsp garlic grated 2 tsp ...

12 August 2014

Baked tomatoes stuffed with rice and spice

Serves 4 - 12-14 large heritage/heirloom tomatoes - 1 tbsp olive oil plus extra for drizzling - 2 shallots, chopped - 1 stick of celery, finely chopped - 100g basmati and wild rice - A pinch ...

11 August 2014

Las Iguanas, Trafford Centre, Manchester Review

Firstly, before Friday night I had never set foot in a branch of Las Iguanas, having never before been on my radar as a place to eat. With its extravagant ...
8 August 2014

Avocado and bacon burger

Burgers are a must on the weekend, they're indulgent and delicious and we can't wait to try these delicious avocado and bacon burgers.  Will you be making one of these? Gourmet Burger ...
7 August 2014

Kids can play with their food with new Bambini Zizzi's menu

Kids, food and a license to get creative are the order of the day with the launch of Zizzi’s new Bambini menu.  Aimed at little tummies, Zizzi is throwing the ...
6 August 2014

Pizza Express, Stockton Heath Review

Having not set foot in a Pizza Express in at least four years, I was keen to find out what changes had been made to the menu for the summer ...

6 August 2014

Marcus Bean's tips for cooking with herbs

We all know that food is all the more delicious and flavoursome when enhanced with herbs and seasoning, and though over 75 percent of us buy herbs at least once ...