A Cracking Cornish Hamper

Last night, I was a busy bee, making pizzas, wrapping pressies and building a hamper for Chris' family, the Cornishes.

The Star And Dove - A Shining Light When It Comes To A Fantastic Sunday Roast

This Sunday we really fancied a roast. We also wanted to try somewhere new, diverting from our usual favourites, The Grain Barge and Spotted Cow (which I must say, do do a splendid roast). After some speedy Internet searching to the sound of two grumbling tummies, I quickly decided upon The Star and Dove which had some pretty good reviews on Trip Advisor, some claiming they did the best Sunday Roast in Bristol. These glowing reviews guided us towards Totterdown and the said pub. As soon as you enter, the rustic, homely traditional feel of a warm and welcoming pub awaits you. With a load of independent guest ales (which is always a guaranteed winner for us), friendly staff and an unexpected, contemporary twist on the regular Roast Menu we knew immediately, that we had made a great choice. I had the vegetarian choice, baby vegetables, with crispy barley balls and a beetroot and gin gravy-like sauce. Chris had the beef which came with a yummy looking homemade Yorkshire pudding and carrot and hibbus(?) oil puree which seemed to go down fantastically. Both were served with the most colourful array of seasonal vegetables I have ever seen and the roast potatoes were outstanding. Another fabulous find, this city never ceases to amaze me!

A Trip To The Lakes

When Chris suggested a nice walking holiday in the Lake District, I jumped at the chance. Strolling along beside beautiful, glistening lakes, taking in the breathtaking scenery sounded like an amazing idea. I have just arrived back after hiking up 6 mountains over 3 days, feeling much firmer and more spritely, maybe it was best I didn't know his full intentions before leaving. Anyway, it was a fabulous experience, you just can't beat the views from the top of a mountain and the first pint afterwards felt like true heaven in a glass.