Norfolk has 4 x 1 star Michelin restaurants Meadowsweet in Holt Morston Hall, Morston, North Norfolk The Neptune in Old Hunstanton and More recently awarded Mark Poynton in Caistor Hall outside Norwich Yes, I’ve been to them all – – plus Norfolk has Bib Gourmand, restaurants that are credited for good food. Wilderbeest Gunton Arms and …
When we think of bad people we don’t think of hippies eating lentil stew, nature lovers with their allotments or motorway protestors with holy jumpers – More a feeling of passive love and kindness to both people, animals and motorways (maybe that’s nature too). I’m sure it’s not me but in History we have always …
It’s incredible what CHEESE we have in this fine county. As I wrote this list, even though I’ve tasted the majority of them and nearly always buy local cheeses for my cheeseboards and cheese fueled recipes, it had escaped my mind what an amazing selection of gorgeous cheeses we make. (I say we!) Cream cheese, …
The Full Guide I’m not saying I’m the Afternoon Tea queen of Norwich but I have been to a lot of Afternoon teas. My mum first introduced me to the experience when I was working as a chef in London in the 90’s and she would come up to stay, I then introduced my then …
Coltishall, Norfolk I love variation in life, new holiday destinations to enjoy, new friends to discover, new places to eat and new hair colours. But sometimes you find a place that you fall in love with and go to over and over again because it’s that good. We discovered the Norfolk Mead in Coltishall over …
For the 4th time it was an honour to be part of the judging team at the annual EDP / Norfolk Magazine Food Awards, otherwise known as #FADA-Norfolk (Food & drink awards). I was given in my opinion the best category the Restaurants – Best Restaurant of Norfolk. I do respect these awards above any other as …
Portugal from Norwich for the weekend Expect to pay a £100-200 subsidy for flying from Norwich, with none of the creature comforts of Stanstead but enjoy the practicality of a local airport. I was shocked to see Norwich airport charge a £10 airport development tax which has been in place for the last 17 years, …
Behold the University of East Anglia UEA Campus Kitchen The UEA is a village in its self with all the amenity’s students need to live including literally over a dozen food places. Let me tell you all about them as everyone is welcome to enjoy. @ck_uea = Campus Kitchen are the caterers who sort out …
I’ve been wanting to write this for yonks, a blog about happy hour in our fine city of Norwich. Because who wouldn’t want some info on the cheapest time to get tipsy on cocktails ? and maybe some trails! Cocktails are around £8 – 14 or £6 if you know a special place with the …
A guide to alternative Sunday lunch in our fine city. (Norwich) Of course if you do fancy a traditional Sunday roast my top 2 favourites are the Temple Bar for under £15 and loads of veggies, no booking, go early to avoid disappointment or a tad later to enjoy mid-afternoon. I’m always too full to eat dessert …