Angela Riches

Leeds’ favourite coffee and brunch stop has added a Deliveroo service this week. As well as being open 7 days a week (takeout only), Laynes have launched a home delivery service from Friday 3rd July.  “If office workers and city living folk can’t come to us, we go to them” Dave Olejnik, Laynes’ founder, was … Read more

Roxy Leisure’s rebellious brand of booze and ball games is poised to return to central Leeds on Saturday August 1st when all four of their entertainment hotspots reopen. Roxy Ball Room Boar Lane, Roxy Ball Room Merrion Street, Roxy Lanes Bond Street and Roxy Arcade Merrion Street will bounce back simultaneously, bigger and better than … Read more

Sacla have built a reputation for being the pioneers of pesto, but they have much more than the exquisite green nectar up their sleeve.  The latest introduction is an exciting collection of new Vegan Dressings. Making a tasty dressing that’s egg and dairy free is an art form, and this small yet perfectly formed collection … Read more

If you like to keep ahead of the game as far as pioneering kitchenware is concerned, then you need to check out the Fine Julienne Blade from Microplane. The latest addition to the premium brands bestselling Gourmet Series, this ultra-sharp grater is designed to save time and can be used for a multitude of purposes. … Read more

Looking to spice up your meals, but getting tired of the same old herbs, spices and seasonings on offer? Look no further than Mr Wolf and his all-new Urban Spice range. Available in seven exotic and inspired flavours designed to add zing to your meat, fish and vegetable dishes, the plant-based collection will appeal to … Read more

As America prepares its annual Independence Day festivities, the UK is gearing up for its own 4th July celebrations as lockdown measures ease down and bars begin to reopen. And, if it’s a spot of social sporting action you’ve been missing, then The Brotherhood of Pursuits and Pastimes may be just the tonic you need … Read more

During July and August each year, approximately 700 pea farmers across our country work around-the-clock to harvest 2 billion portions of peas to be enjoyed in the UK and beyond for the entire year ahead. And, with the annual Great British Pea Week (6th – 12th July 2020) just around the corner, what better time to share two lip-smacking brunch … Read more

There’s no denying that 2020 will go down in history as a complete disaster, an annus horribillis if you will. And whilst friends, family, Netflix and Amazon Prime have helped, we’d be lying if we didn’t say that a tipple or three of our favourite alcoholic beverages hadn’t given us a boost too.   With … Read more

If one good thing has come from lockdown, it’s been rediscovering my love for home cooking. With all my favourite restaurants closed, I’ve had no choice but to get my arse back into the kitchen and get creative. One thing I’ve never been brave enough to tackle, however, is curry from scratch. Like many others, … Read more