The Good, The Bad and The Vegan in 2018

Well, it’s that time of year again, when every newspaper and magazine looks back over the past year, mainly because nothing of interest is happening over the Christmas period save for Yuletide parties and transport difficulties. Being a traditionalist, I thought that I would join the throng and reflect on my experiences in 2018. The […]

FredagsRamen at Baltzersen’s in Harrogate

Another out of town assignment for me, this time in Harrogate. Leeds Living had been invited to sample the new FredagsRamen at Baltzersen’s. For those of you who are not familiar with the lovely town of Harrogate, Baltzersen’s is a well known cafe serving Scandinavian themed food from 8.00am until 5.00pm daily. Breakfast is served […]

Pudsey’s New Craft and Food Market – Already Thriving

Just when I thought that I had reclaimed my weekends after the series of articles I wrote on farmers’ markets I received an email informing me of a new one opening in Pudsey on the first Sunday of each month. Unfortunately, I couldn’t visit the inaugural one in September so I turned up on 7th […]

It’s The Final Chow Down! That’s It For 2018.

I was asked to go and review the first Chow Down event of the season at Piece Hall, Halifax on 1st July so it seemed only right to go to the final one of the year at the end of September.   Both were held in bright sunshine but the temperature at this second visit […]

Golden Balls Kitchen Takeover at Seven Arts – 21-23 September

Golden Balls brought their Sicilian-inspired small plates to Chapel Allerton for a weekend’s residency. Thomas Chalk paid a visit. Golden Balls have been serving vegetarian and vegan food for the last three years. They’ve had a stint at Trinity Kitchen, hold supper clubs and take their caravan to festivals and private events. Their name comes […]