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The Living Room

I can’t believe that I’ve lived in Newcastle for so long and have never eaten at The Living Room. Needless to say, I loved it. We decided to go with another couple and take advantage of their Newcastle Restaurant Week offer a few weeks ago. It was a sunny Saturday afternoon, not like today withContinue reading “The Living Room”

Eating in Chengdu, China

We were super excited when MrJ got accepted onto his Mandarin programme at Sichuan University and realised we were moving to Chengdu. However, I was also a little apprehensive as Chengdu is pretty-much the spice capital of China. I have such a low tolerance for spice and thought this was going to be really difficultContinue reading “Eating in Chengdu, China”

A note to our readers

Dear Readers, I want to let you guys into a little secret. We haven’t been living in Newcastle recently. In August 2013 we left the North-East to embark on a year abroad in Chengdu, China. Chengdu is located in south-west China and is home to 80% of the world’s pandas! MrJ studied Mandarin at Sichuan UniversityContinue reading “A note to our readers”

Tea & Cake Planet (EAT! Event Part 1)

I love the EAT! events held by NewcastleGateshead Initiative. They get better and better (and more delicious) every year. Tea & Cake Planet is a great foodie event happening this weekend (Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th of June) at the Boiler Shop in Newcastle. So what’s it all about? Basically, there will be stalls &Continue reading “Tea & Cake Planet (EAT! Event Part 1)”

Nexus River Trips

I found something really cool that I wanted to share with you all! I’ve been wanting to explore our local area more; not just foodie places, but also cultural events, historic sites, local community activities and more! And I stumbled across Nexus River Trips online. Have you heard of them before or been on oneContinue reading “Nexus River Trips”

Tynemouth Food Festival

We are so excited for all the foodie events and festivals happening in the next few months! Next week, from Saturday 10th May – Sunday 11th May, get yourselves down to Tynemouth Priory & Castle for the Tynemouth Food Festival! So what’s it all about? I’ll let them tell you: “Food lovers can expect aContinue reading “Tynemouth Food Festival”

Great North Gluten-Free Fair

Following on from the success of the first ever Great North Gluten-Free Fair in 2013, the event is returning to CastleGate, in Newcastle city centre, for a second year on 26th April. Organised by TASTECLUB, which supports the people who make, serve and sell Great North food and drink, the event proves that gluten-free needn’t mean taste-free, withContinue reading “Great North Gluten-Free Fair”

Outcook Cookery School

Outcook Cookery School in Alnwick, Northumberland is an exciting new school that gives classes on cooking/baking in the kitchen with original twists. With hands-on, interactive classes, you’re bound to have fun and come away with some new found skills to impressive everyone with too. Each class promotes having fun and using local produce and, hopefully,Continue reading “Outcook Cookery School”

The Boiler Shop Steamer

The Boiler Shop Steamer is a monthly event held on the first Friday and Saturday of every month (so, if you haven’t realised already….it’s happening today!) The event celebrates local food & drink, music, art and culture and brings some of the best UK street vendors together to sell you deliciousness while you listen toContinue reading “The Boiler Shop Steamer”

Newcastle Restaurant Week: 27th Jan – 2nd Feb

I love Newcastle Restaurant Week. What a brilliant idea (I applaud you, whoever thought of it). Get the nation dining! Get them trying different restaurants and get them to do it all for either £10 or £15 per person. It’s fantastic. You can view the full list of restaurants participating here, and also find outContinue reading “Newcastle Restaurant Week: 27th Jan – 2nd Feb”