Hi all, how are you doing? I was updating my mood board yesterday and I’m in middle of sourcing gorgeous images for it. I think it’s a great idea to stay focused and keep goals for the year at the forefront of your mind. Has 2016 been all you hoped it would be? It’s been a good year for me so far. …
As any good foodie worth her (sea) salt, I love shouting about good food and great spaces with lovely smiling faces. Which is why I feel I have to write about Masa Restaurant & Bar, Derby again. I try not to write about the same place more than once a month, but this time, I’ll make an exception. I reviewed…
Much like Antonio Banderas, Masa Restaurant and Wine Bar has always intrigued me. I liken it to the exotic stranger whom I’ve heard lots about, but just haven’t got around to meeting yet. Masa boasts a unique location at the site of a chapel which has subtle undertones of Gothic romanticism. This could easily be the scene of some romantic novel…
Hi all, how are you doing? It’s been a while since I’ve posted a recipe. Truth be told, I’m a big foodie at heart and I’m always cooking in my Derby kitchen; I currently have around 50 recipes to post, which I’m scheduling over the course of upcoming months. It’s been a busy time, what with work being mad busy,…
Blacksmith’s Loft on Sadlergate, Derby has been on my radar for over two years. That’s forever in foodie time. You know that ancient knight in Indiana Jones’ Last Crusade who’s been waiting centuries for Indy to rock up? That’s what it felt like when Matt (the ancient knight aka Front of House) welcomed us inside. Access to the restaurant is…
One of the things I love about Derby is its ability to continuously surprise. I had the pleasure of attending the Derby Grammar School’s Food Fayre & Open Day earlier this month. One of the day’s highlights was chatting to fellow foodie and cool as a cucumber Head Chef Chris Parry in residence at The Blacksmith’s Loft, Derby. Whoever thought…
Yo! Sushi, one of the newest kids on the foodie block at Intu Derby has launched its new menu with a nod to all things authentically Tokyo. I reviewed this Derby restaurant when it first opened (here’s my original review). From the bold pop art designed menu to new dishes that really push culinary boundaries, there is something for everyone…
Easter is around the corner and I’m gearing up for a proper foodie weekend. What are you up to? It means a long weekend in snuggly jim-jams is within fingertip reach and a glorious four day weekend beckons. What will make your weekend even cooler, is that the kind bods at Oh, You Pretty Things have concocted a glorious Chocolate…
When was the last time you went to the theatre? I’m a huge fan of the arts and have promised myself to frequent the theatre at least once every month. Which is why I’m really looking forward to the Twelfth Night presentation by the Derby Shakespeare Theatre Company this week. This year marks the centenary of the Battle of the…
Hey all, how are you all doing? With Valentine’s Day on the horizon, I have a special treat for fellow foodies in Derby (and beyond). Do you have a favourite thing in the whole wide world? It could be your snuggliest cashmere Prada jumper, or a hug from Mom. Once you’ve sipped a Shakin’ It milkshake, be prepared to make that…