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Afternoon tea week at Caffe Concerto
Last week was Afternoon tea week, seven days designated to enjoying all the ‘dolce’ delights you can find on that traditionally most English of all sweet and creamy courses. I enjoyed my afternoon tea at Caffe Concerto, part of the elegant Italian chain who specialise in exquisite looking cakes and desserts and real Italian Gelato. The whole experience was delightful, although if you are currently counting the calories, it may be a place best avoided, as the cakes and pastries are truly hard to resist. Caffe Concerto, Birmingham is situated in Grand Central. The concession is part of the wider food offering which dominates the centre of Grand Central, and…
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Enjoying a perfect Father’s Day
Today I am turning the blog over to my husband Peter, who has been invited by Health and Safety training experts SHEilds to talk about what makes a perfect Father’s Day. This year will be quite a different Father’s Day for me, as I will be spending it in sunny Portugal, hopefully on a glorious beach, or splashing around in the pool with Joe and Em. And, in a way, this is a pefect example of what Father’s Day should be like, because it should be an opportunity for quality time with those you love. A perfect Father’s Day would start with a lie-in. I have to get up early…
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Strada Kids Party at the Birmingham Mailbox
Half term week had a special treat for Joe and I when we were invited to a special party at Strada in the Birmingham Mailbox. It was a lot of fun, with pizza making and activity packs for the children, and Prosecco and fine food for the adults. The children also got the chance to try dishes from the Strada Squad menu, a menu that has been specially approved by a panel of children acting as taste testers. The day started with the pizza making session. Pizza bases and a range of toppings were provided and the children all had great fun designing their own pizza. Joe was really happy…
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Brewers Fayre launch range of activities for half term fun
It’s coming very close to the first half term holiday of 2016, and with family fun and dining in mind Brewers Fayre have put together a range of child friendly activities. This means that as well as filling their faces with scrumptious grub, kids can also get rid of some of the surplus energy that school usually takes care of. If you haven’t already done so, it is definitely worth checking out your local Brewers Fayre. Many branches have been refurbished to add a soft play area so that children can play safely whilst mom and dad enjoy a well deserved rest. There are also a range of Beano themed…
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Can you pair your food with the right wine?
Whether you be preparing a special meal or dinner party for friends, or dining in a fancy restaurant, the chances are that good that wine will be part of the experience. But when it comes to pairing wine with your meal – how do you do? Do you simply chose a wine that you enjoy, not worrying whether it is of the red or white variety so long as it’s one you like? Do you just opt for a house variety to keep the price lower? Or do you genuinely try to match your meal – whether it be chicken, red meat or a vegetarian option to a wine that…
