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BBQ Tips from Michelin A Star Chef!

As you may already know I’m not a Michelin Star Chef, although rumour has it I should be… so these BBQ tips have come from a very reliable source, Steve Smith.  Steve is from the Bohemia restaurant, Jersey, and as it’s National BBQ it makes sense to share these… Avoid Disasters It may seem obvious but if you want to avoid any disasters then you need…

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PGA Championship with BMW

So being the amazing girlfriend that I am I jumped at the chance to head to the PGA Championship this weekend with BMW as the chap loves his golf! We headed over to the legendary Wentworth Club, hopped on the park and ride straight to the entrance. Our tickets were checked and then freedom was ours! I say freedom as I’ve never been to such…

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‘City Lights’ in London

Discover creative neon light art in Brewer Street, and revisit an integral part of Soho’s history. ‘City Lights’ is the newest exhibition in a series of exciting and educational events happening at the Lights of Soho gallery at 35 Brewer Street from 28 May – 5 July. After the success of ‘God’s Own Junkyard’ the late Chris Bracey’s gallery in Lights of Soho gallery late…

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Shake Shack, Stratford.

Oh Shake Shack you have stolen my heart. On Tuesday the chap and I headed over to the new Shake Shack in Stratford for the opening party. The burgers, oh those burgers, were by far the best I have had in London. Yes BIG statement there! The SmokeStack isn’t just a cheese and bacon burger, it comes with cherry peppers that give it a nice little…

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Road Trippin’

So if you’ve been a long time reader of my blog you may remember the road trip I went on in 2013 around the UK to find the best burger, and take in some great British sights obviously! So when Age UK approached me to share their road trip tips I thought it’d be rather fitting… here goes a few of my favourites: Stock up…

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May’s Perfect Date Day with Hillarys!

I am a total sucker for arranging date days with the chap! I’m sure six months in the novelty has worn off for him, but I’m sure my calling in life is to organised events! I planned this day out as a little thank you to him for driving all round the UK for half marathons, for being my shoulder to cry on through the…

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Jus-Roll Mini Pizza Recipe

The lovely folks over at Jus-Rol asked a while back if I’d like to make my own recipe using some of their products and this was my favourite. This was a pretty quick dinner and it tasted amazing! All that’s needed is puff pastry sheets cut into squares, tomato puree, cheese and your choice of topping; we opted for chicken and chorizo with chopped onion.…

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The Final London Marathon Update!

So now I’m finally over the London Marathon I thought I’d better catch you guys up on the experience! WARNING: this post is rather photo heavy!!  My marathon weekend started at 4pm on the Friday when I checked into the amazing Tower Hotel at Tower Bridge and saw I had this for a view for the entire weekend… I was treated to a special 35th Anniversary goodie…

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I'm Squibb Vicious, better known as Haydy!
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