Monday 22 September 2014

A weekend in Shropshire

This weekend it was time for another trip to see my parents in Shropshire.

On Saturday my Mum wanted to take me to 'Optimum Joy' a vegan restaurant that has not long since opened. We decided to share two mains- Spinach and Lentil Dahl and Butternut Squash and Courghette Bahjis with Rainbow Slaw. Both were really yummy and we ordered some bread too to go with the Dahl.



Then came the very best part- we shared an amazing chocolate fudge cake, yum!


Then with full tummies and after some mooching in the shops we headed to the Old Market Hall to see a screening of 'The 100 foot journey' with Helen Mirren. It was a really enjoyable afternoon movie and nice to watch it in an interesting independent cinema. The room had lovely wooden beams and grey suede seats with loads of leg room, there was even two seater sofas at the back.



On Sunday we had an explore around some country villages and came across a pub in the Joules chain and had a yummy sunday roast. We topped it off with Mum's homemade bakewell tart and custard when we got home. Perfect.

Thursday 4 September 2014

Summer Lovin' #6

Some highlights of the last week and a half-ish of my holiday.

-some nice reading and TV days, I got a little obsessed with Catfish:the TV show

-I've loved having a friend who's moved in on my road and also lives alone so it's been nice to have people to watch TV with and cook with sometimes.

- a night out with the girls, reliving those student nights.

- I've been enjoying tea and cake with friends, it's especially tasty when it's free from John Lewis!

- a trip home to my parents with comfort food (sausage and mash and apple crumble and custard) and a walk through the fields and a rural church.

-a trip to Ikea to imagine my perfect kitchen and bathroom of the future.

- feeling very lucky to have a great friend who sent me a supportive message and gift.

I have to say I've really enjoyed making the most of this summer, and blogging it!