food
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A day of pampering and fun featuring cake, frocks and Tilbury Taxis
Before I became a mother it is true to say that I took having time to relax or be pampered for granted. There was never any reason not to book a hair appointment, or take a trip to a spa, or just enjoy a day shopping and having a spot of lunch. But once Joe came along it was different. Time really does become the most precious of commodities when you have children, to put it in simple terms, your time is never your own. And even now, as Joe is getting older, this is still the case. I work during the day when Joe is at work, and then…
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Foodie Review – Beefeater Longford House
It is a little embarrassing to say that there is a Beefeater restaurant, situated in a lovely 18th Century Public House, that is just a 10 minute drive from my house, and yet I had never tried it. But until yesterday, this was a true fact. The Longford House is a fabulous old building which has recently had extensive renovations to make it a bright and airy modern restaurant, and on Sunday we went along to sample some of the delights of the current menu. The Beefeater menu is extensive, with a good mixture of steaks, pasta, salads and grills. On Sunday, it also has the option of Roasts on…
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Chocolate Laden Afternoon Tea at Cadbury World
What in the world could be better than afternoon tea? Afternoon tea featuring chocolate products from Cadbury World, that’s what. Last week I went to experience this absolute treat with the lovely Emily Jayne, and we were treated to an afternoon tea with a definite point of difference, the sites and tastes of the Cadbury World Experience. Cadbury World is a real family experience, one which combines the history of the Cadbury family and Bournville, the village they founded, with the chance to see a real working factory producing the chocolate it is famous for, and the opportunity to taste it in it’s liquid stage. Cadbury World is, in its…
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Mamma’s Classics at Frankie and Benny’s, Blackpool
When it comes to a great meal that is suitable when the kids are present, Frankie and Benny’s is always a good choice. The menu is wide ranging enough to suit all tastes, and children are catered for and made very welcome. On Saturday we were in Blackpool and went along to the Blackpool branch of the restaurant, which is situated just a short walk from the town centre on Festival Park. There we were well looked after by the manager Dan, and our waiter Lee, and enjoyed savouring some of the delights from the current menu. When we entered the Blackpool branch, we were impressed with how each table…
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Westin Gourmet – restaurant quality meat in your own home
Whether you are buying meat for a barbecue, special occasion, Sunday lunch or a tasty fry up, I would well recommend you take a look at Westin Gourmet. Delivering a high quality, varied choice in meat and poultry products, you can buy meat online at Westin Gourmet for prices that prove to be cheaper than your local supermarket. So who exactly is Westin Gourmet? The brand has actually been a preferred supplier of top quality meat products to top London restaurants for 28 years including Pierre Victoire and Savoir Faire. In 2010, the brand decided to branch out so that they could offer this same great quality produce for customers…
