On the inside of my kitchen cupboard I’ve taped a list of all the restaurants in Bristol that I want to try. If we’re hosting friends, have something to celebrate or just fancy a meal out, this makes it much easier to decide where to go! Here are my 10 highlights from 2023 of the … Continue reading 2023 Bristol Food Highlights
There’s not a lot that beats spending a Saturday learning a new creative technique. Sometimes this can easily be done at home, other times I’ve booked myself onto a short course or workshop. Nearly every time my perception of what something will entail is not accurate! Here are five new creative techniques I’ve tried in … Continue reading Trying New Creative Techniques
I recently came across a list I’d written of all the new restaurants I tried in 2022 (new to me, not new to Bristol!). It seemed a shame not to share them as there were some wonderful places, so I’ve picked out my 10 food highlights from 2022: Snobby’s, Redland – one of many gems … Continue reading 2022 Bristol Food Highlights
I was lucky enough to purchase my first property in May 2023. It’s a really exciting time but also a whole new world to understand. At the time I made some notes of what we learned during the process, here they are: The start of the process Get a good mortgage advisor – they have … Continue reading First Time Buyer Advice
I wrote this near the beginning of 2022 but never posted it. These updates are so interesting for me to read back and to hear my younger voice - each time I’m a slightly different person experiencing different things and I’m glad to have this record. Once again, a lot has changed since I last … Continue reading Life Update 03: Jan 2022
It’s finally time. I’m frequently recommending restaurants to friends and love to chat about my favourite spots, so I thought I’d compile them all in one place. Bristol’s food scene is one of many reasons why I love the city so much, so I hope you enjoy planning your next restaurant outing! My top suggestion … Continue reading My Ultimate Bristol Food Guide
During my time as a student in Bristol I always lived in the city centre, close to the university. So when I moved back to Bristol in January 2019 for a graduate job and began renting in Filton, Gloucester Road provided me with a whole new area to explore. On weekend mornings we’ve been working … Continue reading Best brunch spots on Gloucester Road
While it’s safe to say I haven’t written as regularly on here as I’d hoped, it provides a good opportunity for reflection. A lot has changed, and I would love to be able to reassure my past self that everything would work out. My last post was in January 2018, and things were feeling a … Continue reading Life Update 02: Dec 2019
Unmarked doors and no signs of life, small clues and vague directions - finding the entrance to a secret cocktail bar is only the beginning of their charm. My first experience of a secret bar was in Bristol a couple of years ago. I knew the rough location from word of mouth, but the only … Continue reading The Ins & Outs of Secret Bars
ALEXA ELIZABETH 