This week was the Midlands Food, Drink and Hospitality Awards, where I was a finalist in the Best Food Blogger category. I wrote about my finalist experience here, but the awards themselves were a surreal evening, with a truly appalling Gordon Ramsey impersonator, inflatable food and beach balls on the tables and showgirls as far as …
Weekly Vlog: Butter is Better Than People
This week’s vlog is actually just over a week, as I’ve included two weekends. SO, we kick off in Cardiff, where I had a lovely time with my family. We went to see the amazing NoFit State Circus, and generally enjoyed the sun. Sunday was a culture day, with a visit to Cardiff Museum tp see …
Weekly Vlog: Birthday Princess
In which it’s my birthday, Sally Bee talks anxiety and Laura has something to say. LINKS: Girl Code Hey It’s Fay Bite Your Brum Anderson’s Bar & Grill Scott’s of Harborne
Weekly Vlog: Dinner In A Retirement Village?
In which we eat dinner in a retirement home, I accidentally buy half of Primark and the boxes are finally gone.
Thoughts on Loss
Over the last few weeks, the news seems to be scattered with stories of male suicide, as campaigns in male mental health gather momentum. This week I’ve found myself sharing stories with others who have lost a friend suddenly. On May 21st, it will be one year since I lost a friend to suicide. It’s …
Weekly Vlog: The Very Fierce Blanket
In which we have a very disappointing dinner, meet an extremely cute puppy, hunt for Dracula in Whitby and visit a priory that was also home to First World War bunkers. Of course.
Set Phasers to Stunning: Weekly Vlog
In which I return to weekly vlogging, head to Space Lupin’s and eat many tasty things.
Virago, Old Rep Theatre
I am always curious about dance productions, especially when they are a little unusual. I went to see Virago, a solo production from Sonia Sabri, which certainly fits the bill. Virago is a unique experience, combining dance with spoken word, music, video projection and a diverse mix of cultural references. In Latin, Virago means ‘female warrior’, and this …
Where Can I Watch Super Bowl 2018 in Birmingham?
It’s Super Bowl season! Super Bowl LII is on Sunday 4th February, with Justin Timberlake performing at halftime. More and more Brits are watching the Super Bowl (and the usually epic halftime show) every year, which means more venues are starting to screen it, complete with suitably American food and drink offers. But where should …