Do you hear that? I’m sure I’m not the only one with Michael Buble’s Christmas album blasting out as I put up the Christmas Tree. All across the country households will be decorated today. But! Nothing means Christmas in The Messy Cook household like my Messy Mince Pie Samosas. Check it out. Full recipe is…
Leeds Kirkgate Night Market Review
The first night market last month was well advertised and it certainly showed. The often sparse looking space at the bottom end of the market, due to its sheer size, felt less so this evening. Permanent stall holders, such as Banh & Mee and Fat Annie’s, were doing a roaring trade, evidenced by their long…
Guest Blog: Borscht with Dill Dumplings by Thomas Chalk
Beetroot soup, similar to the borscht in this post, was the first thing I cooked for Cath (aka The Messy Cook!). Friends have told me that they are scared of cooking for me because I cook well therefore expect me to be a harsh judge. I didn’t really understand this until it came to cooking…
Where to eat in Leeds this Autumn? From Hidden Bakeries, Canadian Delicacies and Warming Hot Pots!
Here’s a quick review of a few of the best food places I’ve tried and enjoyed in Leeds over the past few months! Hessian Cafe, Oakwood: My sister moved to Oakwood back in Spring which has been a perfect opportunity for me to try out some new eateries in North Leeds. I’ve eaten brunch at…
My Summer Part 2: My Lovely Dad, Leeds Black Music Festival, New Foods, & Another Supper Club
Summer has now long gone and so much has happened since my last update in early August, some good, some not so good. My Lovely Dad: I mentioned in my last blog that my dad wasn’t well, so unwell that he was unable to attend my little sisters wedding in July. Not long after, we…
Independent Coffee House to take over Cafe at Award Winning Hepworth Gallery, Wakefield
The Hepworth Wakefield has announce a new collaboration to transform the gallery’s café and catering offer. Leeds-based House of Koko are partnering with Wakefield-based chef Chris Hale and his wife Sophie (http://www.evokemediagroup.co.uk) to take over the running of The Hepworth Wakefield Café from October 2017. They will launch with a new menu and redesigned dining…
Beautiful Prague: Accommodation Mishaps & a Trip to A&E
It was my first visit to the Czech Republic back at the end of March this year, my first new country of 2017! After returning back to work after the Christmas break, a trip was needed to ease the new year blues. With my colleague and friend Sofyanah, Prague was decided on, as it was…
My summer so far: Dublin, Northern Ireland, First Tattoo, Hen Doo, Wedding and Next Supper Club Confirmed!
Apologies for the lack of blogs over the past 2 months, it’s been a somewhat hectic summer so far…… After my sister Liz’s breast cancer diagnosis back in May, it’s been ‘all hands to the pump’ for the family, supporting her, her husband and two small children as much as we can. She’s doing amazingly…
My ‘Around the world’ Supper Club @ The Union, Leeds
I was much more apprehensive leading up to hosting my second supper club than I was for my first one. There were logical reasons behind this though. Firstly, there were more people coming along to this one who I didn’t know, and secondly, I had someone reviewing it! The evening this time was being held…
My Masterchef Audition Experience!
I didn’t for a second think I would hear anything back after sending off my application form to be on the TV series Masterchef (UK). My ex-housemate Angela, who got me addicted to the show, sent another application form to me insisting I applied. I’ve never had any aspirations to be on TV but I…
