Around this time of year is when wanderlust well and truly kicks in. Strangely enough I can cope with seeing people enjoying the picturesque, out of this world, Maldives islands or hopping on cruise ships to various places in the Caribbean. But when I see someone enjoying a festive Christmas market holiday I just want to be there too. I'm not sure what it is about them, they just make me feel so cosy and content, even though it's probably -7 ... Read the Post...
BBC Good Food Show Winter
On Sunday my friend Jess and I made our way into Birmingham for the BBC Good Food Show Winter. It was at the National Expedition Centre which isn't too difficult to get to from Bristol - around an hour up the M5. Traffic dependant of course, which seemed to be on our side yesterday. The BBC Good Food Show Winter is one of my favourite festive events ever. With over 450 exhibitors and live cooking shows (including the wonderful Mary Berry) it ... Read the Post...
Free From Festival at The Passenger Shed Bristol
On Saturday Sam and I made our way into Bristol for the Bristol Free From Festival. A festival dedicated to Gluten Free, Dairy Free and Refined Sugar Free living - with plenty of Vegan and Vegetarian choices too. The festival was in The Passenger Shed, right next to Bristol Temple Meads station meaning it was SO easy to get to. It cost £10 per person including a welcome drink on arrival. We arrived at the Free From Festival at lunchtime so were ... Read the Post...
A Shopping Trip To Clarks Village
Clarks Village is somewhere I went SO much when I was younger as it was (and still is) one of my Grandma's favourite days out. But until this trip we hadn't been in years. And boy have I been missing out. Not only is Clarks Village only 45 minutes on the motorway from Bristol. There are also some HUGE bargains to be had. There are over 90 stores including Levis, Joules, Radley and of course Clarks with as much as 60% off. As well as restaurants ... Read the Post...