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Remembering Robbie Burns Over A Glass Of Whisky
Next weekend, 25th January, Scotland and the Scottish diaspora remember the country’s national poet, Robert Burns. It’s a time for traditional songs, dancing and hearty food. It’s also a time when even the driest January can give way to indulgence in Scotland’s famous “water of life,” the whisky. The world of…
Living On The Veg At Zizzi
Graham Clark
Features Writer
It is rumoured that over a quarter of a million people are taking part in Veganuary this year. Zizzi have taken note of this and as part of their new Winter Warmers menu there are plenty of dishes that are vegetarian or vegan. That's not to say that there are…
3:19 PM 21st January 2020
A True Taste Of Italy At Franco Manca In Leeds
Graham Clark
Features Writer
It appears that Franco Manca in Leeds could be a best kept secret as I had never heard of the restaurant in central Leeds. You could easily walk past it, nestled as it is at the back entrance to Marks and Spencer. We arrived on an early midweek evening and there…
9:00 PM 18th January 2020
Celebrate Ginuary With Slingsby Gin
Continental Breakfast Cocktail
Now that Ginuary is in full swing why not celebrate swerving dry January by making this wonderful zesty cocktail from Slingsby Gin. This cocktail uses their newest flavour variant - Marmalade and is called Continental Breakfast. Ingredients: 40ml Slingsby Marmalade Gin 10ml Triple Sec 5ml Campari 25ml pink grapefruit juice 15ml simple…
8:00 PM 18th January 2020
Flamingos Fantasticos
Sharon Cain
Time for Life Correspondent
Flamingos fantasticos: the boundless beauty of the Spanish region of Murcia spans coastal reserves with magnificent migratory birds. Our Time for Life correspondent, Sharon Cain, has been flamingo spotting at Murcia’s most important coastal reserve at San Pedro del Pinatar.
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9:34 AM 16th January 2020
The Hare And Hounds In Levens - A Good Find In South Lakeland
For some reason I always tend to think that the Lake District is further from Yorkshire or Lancashire than it is, thankfully this natural area of outstanding beauty is within easy reach. Located in the unspoilt gem of the south Lake District in the village of Levens, just a few miles…
8:00 PM 14th January 2020
Share The Warmth This Winter With A Samaritans Brew
Leeds Samaritans is encouraging people in the city to beat the winter blues by getting together for a warming cuppa on Mondays over the long cold months for Brew Monday. Brew Monday kicks off on Monday 20 January 2020, the third Monday in January which is typically known as ‘Blue…
4:00 PM 13th January 2020
Mad Frans Bar And Cafe, Leeds - You Would Be Mad To Miss It
As you wander through Wellington Place in Leeds you pass by numerous new tower blocks home of these high tech industries - Google and SkyBet are just two of the companies who have decided to have offices here. Floor to ceiling windows let passers by look in on workers sat…
12:00 PM 11th January 2020
The Ivy In Harrogate Celebrates Winter On The Terrace
On paper it might not sound very warm - a winter terrace in Harrogate at the Ivy restaurant. In reality it will warm your cotton socks as there is a roaring fire and winter blankets to ensure you are kept nice and cosy. Of course there is always the Highland Park…
4:00 PM 8th January 2020
Northern Walks: The Parish Of Bradfield
James Goodall
Cartoonist and Rambler
Damflask Reservoir
The parish of Bradfield is situated just south of Bolsterstone and Ewden Village, effectively in the top right-hand corner of the Peak District. It is reachable by car via the A629 from Huddersfield, passing through the village of Oughtibridge. If you set your satnav for Delf Road, there is perfect…
12:32 PM 8th January 2020
Northern Walks: Stoodley Pike And Crag Vale
Caroline Spalding
Features Correspondent
The monument of Stoodley Pike is iconic to the district of Calderdale; visible from afar and a magnet for walkers and fell runners; attracted by its ruggedly beautiful surrounds and, of course, the views it looks out on. The moment itself was completed in 1856; replacing another which had been erected…
11:29 AM 5th January 2020
The York Roast Company Hots Leeds Up With A Short Residency
Graham Clark
Features Writer
If you have been to York you might have smelt the delicious tempting smell as you pass by the York Roast Company restaurant not far from York Minster. Now the company has moved a little further west with independent brewery Northern Monk hosting the York Roast Company until the end of…
2:00 PM 3rd January 2020
Happiness Tip 94
Vivienne Barnes
Happiness Coach
The Strid photo by alh1
Welcome to tip 94 In essence my tip is based upon PEACE..and most especially PEACE with yourself... I urge everyone to feel PEACE and be OK with yourselves, OK about one's place in the community within which one lives...OK about one's family and friends...and so on...and no matter where one is emotionally…
11:38 AM 3rd January 2020
Northern Walks: A Circuit Of Castle Hill
The Victoria Tower, opened in 1899 to mark the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria two years earlier, sits proudly above Huddersfield, atop Castle Hill, offering extensive 360-degree views. Visitors can climb the tower at weekends (check online for opening hours) to gaze out across Huddersfield, into the Holme Valley, towards…
11:11 AM 3rd January 2020
Alluring Alicante
Alluring Alicante – our Time for Life correspondent, Sharon Cain, shares the gems of this fabulous city on the Costa Blanca which has so much more to offer than its bustling airport. Alicante is the capital of the province of Alicante (yes, the same name) and is an historic Mediterranean port…
3:56 PM 2nd January 2020
The Yan At Grasmere - A Hidden Gem
Whether you are in Yorkshire or Lancashire we are fortunate enough to be within easy reach of some of the most scenic areas in the country such as the Lake District. Accommodation in the Lakes has come on in leaps and bounds over the last few years and you are now…
9:00 AM 1st January 2020
World Going Crackers For British Cheese And Wine
As the UK tucks into cheese platters and pops bottles of bubbles this New Year’s Eve, the UK cheese and wine industries are celebrating a decade of growth and innovation. Both have grown from strength to strength, with the UK cheese export market now worth £675 million and 130% more English…
9:01 PM 31st December 2019
The Potting Shed Guiseley, New Chef Shows Its Not Just Potluck
Graham Clark
Features Writer
Yorkshire Black and Blue burger
Sometimes getting a new chef in can make a huge difference to a dining experience. The Potting Shed has quite a few bars in Yorkshire and you might think that the food served at each one is of the same quality - the menu is standard across them all and…
3:00 PM 31st December 2019
The Head Of Steam - Steaming Ahead In Leeds
Graham Clark
Features Writer
You might think that there couldn't be room enough for any more new dining and drinking places to open in Leeds city centre. The Head of Steam though don't appear to think that is the case and rightly so as they offer something different - think cask ales, craft beers,…
11:00 AM 31st December 2019
Taco Bell Arrives In Hull But Is It Love At First Bite?
Graham Clark
Features Writer
At Taco Bell they say "If you never try, you'll never know". With a slogan like that it was tempting to sample the delights of the new Taco Bell that has recently opened in Hull. The Hull restaurant already seems to have a faithful following. Like most fast food restaurants these…
8:00 AM 31st December 2019
Still Time To Enjoy The Zizzi Festive Set Menus
Graham Clark
Features Writer
If you fancy a Christmas meal with a twist you might like the Zizzi Festive Set Menus. The Classico Menu gives you 3 courses for £19.95 - the majority of the dishes are already on the menu so you might be familiar with these. It is the Super Festive Menu with…
12:10 PM 24th December 2019
Slug And Lettuce Christmas Fayre Menu And Festive Favourites
The Slug and Lettuce chain have again this year launched their Christmas Fayre Menu. 2 courses are £22.99 from Sunday to Wednesday or £25.99 from Thursday to Saturday. If your appetite is on the large side then you might like 3 courses which cost £24.99 or £27.99 Thursday to Saturday. The…
11:49 AM 21st December 2019
Winter Warmers
At this time of year, our tastes change dramatically. Chilled lagers and rosé wines that were delicious in the summer leave us a bit cold. At the same time, those thick, dense reds are just the thing for drinking with a rich stew and herby dumplings, and darker beers are…
12:26 PM 18th December 2019
Slingsby Gin: Christmas Pudding
Harrogate based, Slingsby Gin, has launched a limited edition barrel-aged festive themed Gin just in time for Christmas. Slingsby Barrel-Aged Christmas Pudding Gin exhibits rich oaky notes with subtle spices of cinnamon and clove. Winter fruits and a dulcet sweetness, complimented by spiced flavours and subtle grapefruit citrus, creating the…
9:00 AM 17th December 2019
Gino's Leeds Festive Party Menu
You might think that an Italian restaurant would not be able to incorporate Christmas food into their menu, that's what I thought until I discovered their new festive menu. Available all day is the Festive Party Menu which offers 3 courses for £33.50 where it seems the Prosecco keeps flowing whenever…
9:00 PM 16th December 2019
Marmalade Fizz
Forget classic Bucks Fizz or the weaker US Mimosa. This Christmas (or any celebration) try drinking the Marmalade Fizz. Basically a turbo charged version of Buck’s Fizz. Ingredients: 1 measure Slingsby Marmalade Gin 2 measures Orange Juice 1tsp Marmalade …
3:00 PM 16th December 2019
Strictly Come Dancing
Elaine Annable
Music Correspondent
Johannes Radebe and Graziano Di Prima perform landmark same sex routine
It's been a while since my last Strictly review, but on the eve of the final I feel the time is right to cast another semi-critical eye over one of my favourite TV shows. One of the things I've always loved about Strictly is that it is never knowingly 'under-camped'…
12:00 PM 14th December 2019
Apple Terrine, Salted Thyme Caramel, Shortbread And Vanilla Ice Cream
Ingredients - Serves 6 8-10 English apples 100g butter, melted 1 lemon, juiced 2 tbsp brown sugar 100g sugar 250g caster sugar 130ml double cream 50g butter 1 tsp salt 1tsp thyme (fresh) 125g butter 55g caster sugar 180g plain flour Method: Grease and line a loaf tin with greaseproof paper, on all sides. Pre-heat an oven to 150˚C (fan). Peel all of the…
9:30 AM 14th December 2019
Roast Turkey, Sausage And Cranberry Ballotine
Ingredients - Serves 12 1 whole free range turkey 5.5kg For the ballotine 12 lincolnshire sausages 12 slices parma ham 150g dried cranberry (rehydrated in 200ml of the cranberry juice) For the cranberry gel 1 litre cranberry juice 2 tsp agar agar 150 g sugar For the bubble & squeak 700g maris piper potatoes 250g unsalted butter, softened 100g panko…
9:00 AM 14th December 2019
Twelve Days Of Christmas In One Telephone Box
One of the Gallery on the Green’s most popular and most imaginative exhibitions returns for this year’s Christmas show at the former telephone box in Settle, which forms what is believed to be the world’s smallest art gallery. Since their first showing six years ago the 78 tiny all knitted…
12:59 PM 13th December 2019
Roast Monkfish, Beetroot Curry Sauce, Fennel And Preserved Lemon Bhaji
Ingredients - Serves 6 1 large monkfish tail, cleaned and prepped 3 tbsp curry powder 50g butter Curry sauce 2 tbsp oil 1tsp ground cumin ½ tsp turmeric The black seeds from 6 cardamom pods 1tbsp curry leaves 2 red onions 4 cloves of garlic 2 red chillies, sliced 1 tbsp tomato puree 1 can coconut milk 500g cooked beetroots For the bhaji 1 large fennel 1…
4:19 AM 13th December 2019
Cocktails For The Christmas Festivities
Rhubarb Cream Whip up this simple but showy cocktail for Christmas Eve celebrations. Ingredients: 40ml Slingsby Rhubarb Gin 75ml nutmeg and clove spiced 50:50 cream and milk mix 1 egg white 15ml sugar syrup Cinnamon for dusting Method: Combine 200ml milk and 200ml cream in a 50:50 ratio with 2g of grated nutmeg…
9:00 AM 9th December 2019
Prezzo Launch New Christmas Menu
Prezzo Restaurants have now launched their Christmas menu. What they seem to have done is add festive twists to some of their favourite dishes so you can expect Christmas flavours such as pulled turkey, stuffing, cranberry, roast potatoes and butternut squash. The Christmas Menu comes with 2 courses for £16.50 or…
5:33 PM 7th December 2019
Cocktails To Get You Into The Spirit Of Christmas
Gingerbread House
Gingerbread House This easy cocktail really is like drinking liquid gingerbread, a real treat on the tastebuds! Ingredients: 20ml Slingsby Gooseberry Gin 10ml Cointreau 5ml ginger liqueur 10ml sugar syrup Champagne Method: Combine all the ingredients in a champagne flute and mix. Mulled Marmalade Wrapping gifts won’t be quite such a tedious task…
5:04 PM 7th December 2019
Cancer Survivor Completes European Monkey Bike Challenge
A terminal cancer survivor who was the world’s first person to receive a multivisceral organ transplant has completed a 2000-mile Monkey Bike challenge, raising almost £3000 for charity. Adam Alderson, who underwent a gruelling operation to remove eight of his abdominal organs after contracting a rare form of terminal cancer, rode…
4:41 PM 7th December 2019
The Orihuela Costa
Sharon Cain
Time for Life Correspondent
Energy, endorphins and exercise: Our ‘Time for Life’ correspondent Sharon Cain in full swing on the Orihuela Costa.
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5:00 PM 4th December 2019
Have You Got A Favourite Haribo Sweet?
When it comes to HARIBO, we all have a favourite. Whether it’s one of those squidgy fried eggs, delicious love hearts, or cute little gummy bears, we know exactly which ones we want to scoop first. But what are the chances of picking out your favourite from a bag and how…
1:32 AM 2nd December 2019
Christmas Cocktail - Seasonal Gimlet
Having a gathering with fellow gin-lovers? This sophisticated festive flavoured gimlet, created with our Navy Strength Gin, is the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Seasonal Gimlet - Ingredients 50ml Slingsby Navy Strength Gin 30ml Spiced Lime Cordial 20g black pepper 10g star anise 5g clove 10ml lime juice Method: Combine the lime cordial with cracked…
9:00 AM 30th November 2019
Christmas Cocktail - Spiced Negroni
This seasonal twist on a classic gin cocktail will see you through chilly evenings in the run up to Christmas. Spiced Negroni - Ingredients 25ml Slingsby London Dry Gin 25ml Campari 25ml Dry Vermouth 15ml mulled wine Soda Method: Stir all ingredients, aside from the soda and Slingsby London Dry Gin, together…
4:53 AM 29th November 2019
Busy, Busy, Busy.
How are you doing? Busy Busy Busy Well you know what? I am fed up of hearing that easy response. What does it mean to respond with ‘I’m busy, I’ve been really busy, sorry but I’m too busy’ Busy with what? Work? Regular household chores? Stuck in traffic? Got 100’s of emails, meetings and only a set amount…
9:34 AM 28th November 2019
Yorkshire Rums Bring Caribbean Flavour To The Wolds
Award-winning Yorkshire Wolds based Raisthorpe Distillery is launching three new limited-edition spiced rums just in time for Christmas. The three rums – in Sloe and Raisin, Spiced Ginger and Spiced White flavours - are all produced on the farm at Thixendale. Raisthorpe’s celebration of the classic flavour match of Sloe…
9:00 AM 28th November 2019
Gin Liqueurs Provide Christmas Cheer
The countdown to Christmas is on and with it a choice of drinks and spirits with which to toast the festive season. Cupboards are being opened, bottles retrieved and dusted off as families prepare for parties and how best to treat their guests. Over the years, tradition has seen liqueurs prove popular…
8:53 PM 26th November 2019
Pudsey Cake Maker To Star On Channel 4's Kirstie's Handmade Christmas
Beccy and husband Richard's wedding cake which inspired her entry for Kirstie's Handmade Christmas Photo credit: Aaron Jeffels Photography
Award-winning Pudsey-based cake artist Beccy Weston is to make her TV debut on Kirstie's Handmade Christmas on Channel 4 tomorrow night (Wednesday 27 November) at 5pm. Beccy, who beat off thousands of applicants to win her place on the show, will compete with three other cake makers to be awarded…
8:23 PM 26th November 2019
Yorkshire Tonics Boxed Up For Christmas
Award-winning Raisthorpe Distillery has launched its Yorkshire Tonics in a box set complete with a ‘gin wheel’ to help consumers pair them with their favourite spirit this Christmas. Sales of Raisthorpe’s Yorkshire Tonics have exceeded expectations since being launched a year ago. Its Pink Grapefruit Yorkshire Tonic was awarded two Gold…
2:05 PM 26th November 2019
Mercure Sheffield Kenwood Hall Hotel And Spa
Graham Clark
Features Writer
I've never paid much attention to those brown tourist information signs you see on direction signs because I usually can find the place I'm looking for, who needs a SatNav when the use of a good map is just as good! Thankfully the brown tourist signs proved to be essential when…
12:39 PM 26th November 2019
Steps To Take When Your ‘Time For Life’ Trip Falls Off A Cliff
It’s all going swimmingly – until your passports, credit cards and cash get stolen – everyone’s worst nightmare. Our Time for Life correspondent, Sharon Cain, explains four steps to take to get you - and your trip - back on track.
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8:51 AM 22nd November 2019
Double Tree By Hilton Harrogate Majestic
The Majestic Hotel is one of Harrogate's premier hotels, so when it was announced that it was going to be relaunched as a Double Tree hotel after a 15 million pound refurbishment, naturally I was curious. Was it going to be that the Double Tree format was to be housed in…
8:39 PM 19th November 2019
A Sign Of The Times: Vegan Cafe And Eco Store In One
With the challenging economic climate on the high street at the moment and so many high street shops closing down, it is great to be able to write a positive story about a business which is bucking that trend, whilst at the same time bringing something new and innovative to…
10:14 AM 18th November 2019
Hotel Indigo, Chester
I always thought that the York's walls were the longest in the country but it turns out that the walls in Chester are the most complete. Something completely new in Chester in the brand new Indigo Hotel in the city. The brand is expanding rapidly but rather than each one being…
1:16 AM 18th November 2019
Cheese Shop Makes A Donation If You Bring Your Own Bag
Andy Swinscoe
Cheese Correspondent
Kathy Swinscoe in Courtyard Dairy
In an effort to reduce environmental impact, award winning cheese shop The Courtyard Dairy in Settle has decided that instead of charging those who require a carrier bag, they will make a donation to The Marine Conservation Society each time a customer re-uses their own bag. “We switched to paper bags…
10:25 PM 16th November 2019
Are You Up For The Challenge At Meat Liquor, Leeds?
Graham Clark
Features Writer
Inside Meat Liquor
Are you feeling very hungry? If you are the challenge that Leeds restaurant Meat Liquor have might interest you. Called the Triple Chili Challenge, if you can eat all 3 - the Green Chili Cheeseburger, Chili Dog and Chili Cheese Fries in under 10 minutes then your meal is free.…
5:00 PM 14th November 2019
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