Thaikhun Manchester Vegetarian Foodie Visit: March 2017
Bangkok o’clock and I was back in my fav Thailand paradise right in the heart of Manchester city centre – Thaikhun Spinningfields. Backpack loaded up, I was ready to explore and take a journey back to the bustling Bangkok street markets, but this time to sample all things vegetarian.
Scheckter’s Drinks Review: March 2017
The lovely peeps at Scheckter’s drinkies sent me a range of their fab drinks to try along with a cool canvas bag. Founded back in 2010 by Toby Scheckter the company has seen worldwide growth in the UK, USA, South Africa, Austrailia and the Netherlands. The main company aim was to create simple, clean drinks that taste great! No artificial flavours, sweeteners, colours, no artificial preservatives, no taurine, no synthetic caffeine and only using natural and organic ingredients. Scheckter’s are a sure super thing as they are NON-GMO verified, Informed sport/Informed choice approved, vegetarian society approved and use BPA free packaging – WoW!
Creative Nature Organic Chia & Mulberry Muffin Mix Review: March 2017
CEO Julianne Ponan, has managed to create a superfood magic muffin mix that is completely nut free, gluten free, dairy free, soya free and Organic too! There is also an alternative recipe for vegans, so this bake has all bases covered. Proudly displaying their 2016 Great Taste Award badge on their muffin mix bake bag, I knew these were going to be a great bake.
Belvoir Drinks Review: March 2017
Raise a glass to the Vale of Belvoir, which is located deep in the English countryside and is the hearty home of Belvoir Fruit Farms. Production began back in 1984, where co- founder Mary Manners introduced her exquisite Elderflower recipe. The whole family handpicked elderflowers from Lord and Lady John Manners’ Garden. A lot of hard work and a few farm shops later, the brand rapidly expanded, winning numerous great taste awards and now produces more than 40 different products. Belvoir have supported numerous charitable causes over the year such as the pink ribbon foundation which supports people affected by breast cancer, the soldier’s charity in the east midlands, GOSH great Ormond street hospital and many more.
Wanted Coffee Review: March 2017
With around 55 million cups of coffee drunk daily within the UK according to the British Coffee association, clearly demand is high, but quality coffee means small batches which everyone will want to get their hands on. Never mind a gold rush, more like a coffee rush. So, move on over coffee cowboy there is a new coffee sheriff in town. ‘Wanted Coffee’ are ready for a show down and are set to revolutionise the UK coffee market. I managed to escape from the saloon bar on horseback with my loot of Wanted Coffee to review, but keep this low key as I am now wanted for coffee crimes and reward posters are all over town.
Hippeas Review: March 2017
Calling all you modern hippies, now is your chance to unite – power to the peas people – Peace. Mind, body and soul these little peas are seriously good for you, organic, high in fibre, a source of protein, gluten free, vegan and no additives or preservatives. Environmentally friendly, these peas do their share, as they naturally release nitrogen back into the earth as they grow, Man that is cool stuff! The Hippeas brand also show community spirit and spread the love with the ‘Peas, love and giving back’ scheme that supports the charity – Farm Africa, who work with farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa to help them become self-sufficient, allowing them to grow their way out of poverty.
Pic’s Peanut Butter Review: March 2017
Nelson in New Zealand is the birth place of the perfect Pic’s Peanut Butter. Pic began his peanut butter production in his garage selling these jars of deliciousness at his local farmers market every Friday afternoon. Sales booming, Pic needed to expand his operation, so relocated into larger premises. Then in 2007 Pic discovered Greg Bain’s the premium nut broker, 25 kilo bags of blanched Australian peanuts later and a lot of hard work, has seen the Pic’s brand continue to see massive global growth ever since.
Excited that my Blog is 1 year old!! Happy Birthday 🙂 On this very same date one year ago, I set out on my blogging journey and published my first post.
Throughout the year, I have been luck to collaborate with some fantastic brands, gained some fab followers and have made friends within the brilliant blogging community.
Thank you to all of you for your support. Happy Birthday to my blog, grab a slice of cake and lets rise a glass and say cheers to another year of Blogging for us all 🙂
Melanie xx
Boost Ball Review: March 2017
A box crammed with the whole Boost Ball family landed on my doorstep – Boom! ‘Less ingredients, more protein’ is the company mantra. Making their balls with just 7 natural ingredients, that contain only natural sugars and are raw pressed, which means no baking or refining. Providing a rich source and a wide variety of vitamins and minerals such as Vitamin A, B, E, B12, Calcium, Iron and Zinc, these balls clearly mean business. I was ready for some serious ball boosting!
Be At One Manchester Review: March 2017
Roll back to the 90’s when Steve, Leigh and Rhys met while working together in the West End of London. Bravely going for broke, they left their jobs, got several loans and bought a run down Indian restaurant on Battersea Rise. Seven weeks later and after a serious refurb the Be At One cocktail bar was born.
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