The salad season is well and truly upon us but I can’t think of anything less enticing than the bog standard lettuce, tomato and cucumber combo. Don’t get me wrong, they have their place but I think we can do better than that, don’t you? So please excuse the utterly crap photo but I wasn’t expecting this Thai Noodle Salad to be quite as tasty as it was and therefore, didn’t faff with the plating. As it goes, it was a triumph, so I thought I’d share it anyway. It’s actually a bit of a belly buster and packed full of fresh flavours that really deliver a punch. And it’s another one you can adapt and change to fit what you’ve got in your fridge. For example, prawns would work great instead of chicken, or you could use rice instead of noodles.

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You might have seen my breakfast muffin recipe before but these banana blueberry muffins are a slightly different twist. Still using those manky over-ripe bananas but including some fresh blueberries and trendy chia seeds. No refined sugars, only honey for sweetness. Basically super food heaven.
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Crazy Bear has some crazy good Asian food, and a whole lotta other crazy too.

Let’s start with the cocktails. We arrived a good hour before our pre-theatre dinner booking, so what else could we do other than sample the cocktails? The only real issue was choosing one. It was a seriously impressive menu and after getting a little con-fuzzed about what to go with (I’m still thinking about the Lychee Mojito), I chose the Crazy Berry. Tanqueray gin, raspberries, chillies, framboise and lime juice. It was weird, sweet, spicy, tart, and well, delicious. I couldn’t drink more than one but with a cocktail menu that size, why would I?

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Noiy and her fabulous noodles can be found in the up and coming creative quarter of Folkestone, right next to the harbour. Contrasting totally with my other favourite Folkestone eatery, Rocksalt, there is nothing uber chic or fancy about Noiy’s Noodles. It’s a food box serving takeaway Thai. It’s tiny. Blink and you’ll miss it. You can barely fit 3 customers inside. But what comes out….wowee. Thai food that packs a punch in terms of flavour and quality. It’s magic.
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Breakfast seems to be one of my favourite topics to post about at the moment. As the explorations continue, there are a few firm favourites that I always return to, like this one. And amazingly, it’s not egg related!
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There has been a massive surge in tea rooms and quite frankly, I’m loving it! In theory it’s not complicated to make tea and prepare sandwiches, so what I’m looking for is the extra mile. And what I really appreciate is focus. Focus on quality, focus on customer service and focus on great produce. And that is exactly what sets Time for Tea apart from some of its competitors.
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I don’t know why, but it makes me really uncomfortable being unduly negative about anything. I suppose no one likes criticism and I don’t like to sound like a moaning misery but equally, no one is perfect all the time and restaurants are no exception. I don’t go out of my way to blow smoke up restauranteurs’ chimneys, but thus far in my blogging journey, I’ve only posted positive reviews and experiences. And while I still want that to be largely the case, I have had a few duds too. The feedback I’ve had from some readers, is that I should share those experiences too and express my views fully, to give a more rounded opinion. So here’s my most recent (less than I’d expected) experience, and it may be a little unpalatable for some…
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I struggle with breakfasts. I’m not a massive cereal fan and I prefer not to eat as soon as I wake up, so brunch is always a great option for me. This little recipe was muddled together based on the contents of my fridge and freezer. Just the kind of meal I like. Plus it’s all in one dish, so minimal washing up. Winner.
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Honestly, I’m not sure where to start. I’m just back from a 5 night trip to Abu Dhabi and I am buzzing. The food, the experiences, and most importantly the memories I made, will last me a lifetime. I laughed hard and long on this trip. It was pure therapy.

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The beauty of this recipe is that you can adapt it and replace the tuna with salmon or chicken. You can also add to the salad to make use of what fresh veg you have to hand. Radish and pepper instantly spring to mind as great additions, but I think pretty much anything you’d find in your chiller would work. Versatility is key to quick lunches in my mind. Don’t let the absence of one ingredient put you off trying something. Your version might be better!

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