A surge in independent breweries, local bottle shops and micro pubs in recent years means there’s more choice than ever for anyone who likes a drink with a difference at the weekend. The past year has meant many of these have had to go online, and many of them will still operate a shop online ...
One of the first things we did when we moved into the flat was buy and set up a bar, and it’s been the best thing we could have possibly done, as it’s had a LOT of use over the last seven weeks. I dread to think how many bottles of wine and gin we have gone through, but I’ve ...
I’ve been one of those people since 3rd January that’s done nothing but harp on about how I’m on a diet. I’ve stuck to it*, the weight is coming off weekly, and for the most part I’ve not found it too difficult. Two weeks ago though something changed and I got this ...
It was Kieran’s birthday last week and for occasions I love to go away somewhere, what better excuse is there? But due to other plans, and limited time off work for two days midweek we had to stay local. Although I’m under strict instructions not to write a birthday post on him, I ...
One week to go until Mother’s Day – consider this your reminder! As if we need a reminder though with flowers and cards spilling from the shops, and offers and discounts flooding my email on a daily basis, basically since Valentine’s Day was over.
Like most girls my age ever I’m a huge fan of cocktails, as both my bank balance and hangovers can justify most Saturday and Sunday mornings. You can not beat an afternoon out with your friends trying out all the different varieties, or a date night where your drink costs twice as much as ...