Hello Brummies If you suddenly found yourself single in the last week or two you will be surprised to learn that you are not the only ones. February is statistically the most popular for the breaking up of relationships. Maybe it is the thought of Valentine’s day and all that lovey-dovey stuff that breaks shaky […]
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Recipe: Deep South Ribs
January 20, 2016

Good day to you Brummies, and welcome back. An announcement. As you may be aware, Birmingham Favourites is slowing down it’s production. This is for several reasons. Firstly, we agree that it has served it’s purpose in getting the ball rolling, in highlighting the best of the city. Secondly, we all need to move on to […]
Recipe: Toasted Spicy Nuts
December 15, 2015

Hey Birmingham How is the Christmas shopping going? Anything wrapped yet I have found a new recipe that is more addictive than crack. To compliment your drinks, try Spicy Toasted Nuts. Furthermore, they are really easy. You need the following equipment: One baking tray One mixing bowl One spatula And the following ingredients: One big […]
Recipe: Thai Salmon Fishcakes
December 8, 2015

In the on-going party season you need to sometimes give something slightly bigger than scrawny chicken wings. Especially when there is that much alcohol floating around. I will be straight with you, that fish cakes take a bit of work, but you can freeze them, and defrost them on the day you need them, so […]
Recipe: Southern Fried Chicken Wings
December 1, 2015

Hello noble people of Brum, Well the party season is just around the corner, and you seem to have the drink end pretty much sorted out. But what about party food? Nibbles and buffet food? We need that too or people will be trollied by the first hour. Let’s start with an old favourite. […]
Cocktails with Nick : Espresso Martini
November 27, 2015

Good evening Birmingham. What we are about to discuss is an important recipe. This is the secret drink that keeps bartenders wired and energized on even the toughest days. You need the following equipment: A martini glass A cocktail shaker An Espresso maker Ingredients: Good vodka Espresso coffee That’s all. Firstly, you need espresso coffee. […]
Cocktails with Nick
November 4, 2015

Bonjour Brummies I am hanging up the apron for the month, and switching the cookers off. It is time for me to dig out my best shirt, pants and bow tie. In the back bedroom there is a case of cocktail kit and some very dusty bottles. I’ve scrubbed them all down to present Nick’s guide […]
Recipe: Potato and Cauliflower Curry (Indian month)
October 26, 2015

Good morning, fine folk of Birmingham. Did you enjoy your Sunday lunch? Got any leftover roast potatoes and cauliflower? Great, I have just the quick recipe for you. The last curry we did was a bit of an epic, but this one will be much quicker to put together. Half the work is done already. You […]
Recipe: Lamb Curry with Bombay Potatoes (Indian month)
October 13, 2015

Feeling ready for a challenge? This is a recipe that has been a bit of a work in progress over the last week. It combines a lot of flavours and takes over an hour and a half to prep and cook. [But I’m sure it’s worth it – Ed.] You need the following: Two lamb […]
Recipe for Indian Month: Chicken Tikka
October 5, 2015

Good morning my little Brummies. I hope you are enjoying the lovely warm autumn weekends. Drank enough Pumpkin spiced latte yet? This month we are cooking Indian food. That’s me, teaching you. This is hilarious and terrifying for several reasons. I am from a very small, very white town in Yorkshire. I never had a curry […]
February 15, 2016
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