Victoria Baths, what a building, so steeped in history and Victorian grandeur. When it was opened in 1906 it was described as “a water palace of which every citizen of Manchester can be proud.” And when I was asked to cater for a wedding there I was delighted and slightly bemused as to how anyone… →
Read more
What to do with Harissa As part of my Persian Pleasures pop up restaurant my guests were lucky enough to get a sample pot of homemade harissa to take home and cook with. So, hello to all of you lovely Persian Pleasures guests… and hello to you lovely lot who didn’t attend but are interested… →
Read more
How it works. The average household throws away £60 worth of food each month. With a Taste The Love consultation and Freezer Fill this can be reduced to £0. Simple Menu Planning can be utilised to help you manage how you eat more effectively. With a free Taste The Love consultation we chat about your eating… →
Read more
Taste The Love presents Persian Pleasures An evening of tantalising Eastern delights and Arabian inspired atmosphere to arouse the senses An intimate pop up restaurant taking part in one of Chorlton’s hidden gems Thursday 19th and Friday 20th November. The Cherry Orchard, Oswald Road Tickets selling fast so pick up your ticket HERE
Read more
I always love this time of year, it’s my favorite. The warm glow of summer still hanging in the air, the leaves in the trees slowly turning beautiful shades of red, yellow and gold. I can light the fire guilt free and spend some time writing about the feasts I have eaten over the last… →
Read more
Manchester International Festival.What an amazing event, just perfect for this amazing city I live in. Every two years Manchester is taken over by an fantastic array of contemporary artists, that are given the freedom to create memorable, epic pieces of WOW. Whether it be song, dance, theatre… or food?! A few weeks ago I was… →
Read more
Catering in Manchester’s city kitchens can be very soporific when I know I am about to head of into the countryside to take my personal chef skills on tour. I love catering for big groups of people. Getting everyone together somewhere beautiful, eating and having a great time really is what life is all about… →
Read more
Cooking for someone special… Cooking for people is my passion, I love cooking people their “new favourite food” They may not know it yet, but I know that they will love it. When I know the people eating my food are happy with full bellies, I know my job is done. There is always an… →
Read more
Starting the year becoming better versions of ourselves can be tough. Sometimes finding inspiration for eating something new, healthy and delicious can hard work, especially after a long day at work. Going to work in the dark and coming home in the dark doesn’t quiet give us the spark of vitality that we crave. When the sun only comes out for… →
Read more
Goodbye Christmas… Well, the season of gluttony, eating cheese at any given moment and pouring cream into just about everything is over. Good bye Christmas. Hello January! The season where we all give it a go at being “better” versions of ourselves. For many it is goodbye to booze, carbs, sugar, caffeine… you name that… →
Read more