There's one thing you should know about me - I love cake. Although I eat really healthy about 90% of the time, I'm a sucker for fluffy, gooey, buttery cake and pastries.
Gluten Free Blueberry Cake
There's one thing you should know about me - I love cake. Although I eat really healthy about 90% of the time, I'm a sucker for fluffy, gooey, buttery cake and pastries.
Travel on a budget - Amazing Prague pt 1
Two and a half years ago me the boy and our friend Sam went on an interrailing
Ladbrokes Blogger Event
To celebrate the Cheltenham races Ladbrokes hosted a fabulous blogger event at Revolution Deansgate Locks in Manchester. The lovely Sarah from whatsasssays
The venue was gorgeous and
The place was decorated with beautiful cupcakes which were also included in our gift bags. Now unfortunately didn't sample Oli
As I came straight after work I was absolutely starving and to my delight the event organizers spoiled us with lots of food! There were chicken skewers, pizzas, sweet potato wedges, nachos, salads and more.
After the drinks and the food we had a chance to put bets on with some tokens. Even though we all knew the races weren't real that didn't stop us from getting super excited and shouting words of encouragement to our chosen horses. There was a film crew and there should be a
What's even better was that there were two prizes at stake, a £100 and £50 shopping vouchers, which Laura and Sarah won!
There was also a #RaceFace selfie competition on twitter for a £25 voucher which I've found out today that I've won! I never win anything so was really pleased. I won't,
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| Photo credit whatsasssays.com |
I had a really lovely time catching up with the gorgeous Sarah Emma, Beth, and Laura again as well as meeting some new bloggers. I hope to see them all again soon!
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| Photo credit whatsasssays.com |
Until next time,
Dei xx
Richmond Tea Rooms
A couple of weeks ago me and some fellow blogger ladies decided to visit Richmond Tearooms in Manchester for cake and a catch up.
The tearooms have a very distinctive and elaborate decor, inspired by Tim Burtons Alice in Wonderland. The entrance, which has uneven black and white checkered walls and tree branches coming out of them definitely has Burton written all over them.
Me and Sarah must have spent about ten minutes just looking at them, virtually drooling.
Unfortunately, I have a gluten intolerance so about a week before our visit I emailed Richmonds to ask if they have gluten free cakes available and I was told that yes they do. So when I got to the counter and asked which of the gorgeous cakes were gluten free I was very disappointed to learn that none of them were. I was told that they hadn't baked any that day.
When the girls ordered their beautiful cakes I had a choice of ice cream or Eton mess which the staff offered to make for me.
I went for chocolate and vanilla ice cream and a cappuccino.
The girls ordered, Carrot cake, Walnut and coffee cake, Alice High Tea, Soup, Cheese and Fig sandwiches and a Strawberry milkshake. All of which they said was absolutely delicious, I tried a little icing from the cakes and it was very yummy.
Laura was getting very excited to eat her sandwich!
Sarah looked absolutely stunning as usual!
It was so much fun catching up with Sarah, Laura and Beth! Who says your internet friends can't be real friends?! It's definitely not true :).
Although I was very dissapointed to come all the way to Manchester from Leeds and not actually be able to have any cake, the staff at Richmonds were very helpful and offered to take all of our drinks off the bill, which made it that little bit better! I would definitely go back, but would probably give them a call on the day to ensure they have some gluten free cakes available.
Could you recommend good tea rooms around Yorkshire?
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Till' next time,
Dei xx
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