Whether it’s white, brown, wholemeal, seeded, chewy, half and half or sourdough, everyone loves a good bit of toast but it’s what you put on it that counts, right? You’ve got your classics; baked beans, jam, marmite, banana, avocado… not altogether mind, but when that peanut butter toast doesn’t quite cut it and you’re looking…
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Super Simple Tarka Dhal – A Recipe
Whether you spell it dal, daal, dhal or dahl, Tarka dhal is without question one of my all time favourite comfort food dishes. Fragrant spices, a touch of heat and oodles of garlic, what’s not to love. It’s a healthy and hearty dish which can be served simply with naan bread or rice, but equally…
Let’s start at the beginning
My story It’s mid-2014, aged 28, I’ve been diagnosed with hypertension and following months of tests there is no real explanation. After each appointment my list of medication is getting longer but my blood pressure remains in the ‘danger zone’. On reflection my diet of store bought lunches, masquerading as ‘healthy’ likely added to the…
The Chilli Pickle – A Review
The Chilli Pickle is a firm favourite, not just with me, but with all of Brighton. One of the many reasons being the range of incredible regional dishes on offer, all full of flavour and bursting with colour. The friendly staff and funky decor are just the cherry on the top – or the chilli…
The Canna Kitchen – A Review
The UK’s first cannabis infused restaurant opened it’s doors December 2018, it’s name – The Canna Kitchen. Based in the heart of Brighton their mission is to change the way people think about the cannabis plant by creating beautiful dishes using locally sourced and organic produce infused with cannabinoids, such as CBD. What is CBD?…
Pabellón – A Review
Raise your hand if you like Spanish tapas? OK, now raise your hand if you like beautiful plates of delicious food? Now, I know you didn’t physically raise your hand, that would be weird, but I can tell you’re thinking, “yep, that’s me!”, so let me tell you about this new place in Brighton called…
Super Simple 5 Ingredient Houmous – A Recipe
Houmous, the king of dips! So easy and delicious, so healthy and nutritious, so quick and tasty that you’ll never buy store bought again! The humble chickpea is a vegans best friend. Used in stews, curries, baked in spices for a tasty snack and if you’re feeling creative the chickpea water (aquafaba) can be used…
Brighton Beach Club – A Review
The newly opened Brighton Beach Club is located next to the British Airways i360 with an incredible view of the West Pier. For those of you familiar with Brighton you’ll know that this was previously an Italian restaurant named Alfresco. The family run restaurant closed it’s doors and with a complete refurbishment on the cards…
The Jetty @ The Harbour Hotel – A Review
I suppose I’ve never given The Jetty much thought, being that it’s positioned on the corner of West Street and sandwiched in-between a Walkabout bar and a novelty gift shop it doesn’t exactly scream luxury. But I have to say I was pleasantly surprised. The dining room is beautifully bright and airy, with large floor…
Al Forno – A Review
At the very top of St James’s Street, Brighton, you’ll find an unassuming but authentic little pizzeria. The wood fire oven is blazing as you enter and the smell of herbs & garlic fill the room. The restaurant seats around 20, but we’re early and it’s quiet so we choose to sit at one of…
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