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Where to find the best traditional Czech food in Prague

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Allium Restaurant: could this be the best Sunday lunch in Barry?

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Where to find the best traditional Czech food in Prague

11 December 2023      Leave a Comment

Prague is home to every type of food you can imagine. You can find a wealth of Thai restaurants alongside some great burger joints and modern European spots too. But when I visit somewhere new, I love to try the local cuisine. Honestly though, I didn't know what to expect of Czech food. I was thinking it would be quite hearty and not dissimilar to the casserole style soups and breads you find in places like Germany. After a bit of research, I discovered that the Czech Republic are rather ...

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Give The Gift Of Cardiff; How I Spent A Day In Cardiff Using FOR Cardiff’s Gift Card (ad)

6 September 2022      2 Comments

What do you buy a Cardiffian who has everything? Well, perhaps you should consider the FOR Cardiff gift card! This bespoke gift card can be used at a range of shops, restaurants, bars, and activities across Cardiff's city centre. There is a combination of smaller, independent businesses alongside household names such a Primark! So, I decided I would put the card to the test! As an honorary local myself, I feel like I can judge how best to spend the day in the Welsh capital - I mean, I ...

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Allium Restaurant: could this be the best Sunday lunch in Barry?

5 May 2022      4 Comments

There is a gentle luxury to a Sunday. The week fully settles into weekend like how day reclines into dusk with red wine stained smiles and warm, wine-drunk giggles in the company of close friends. Times is a little bit lazier on a Sunday. In the absence of alarm clock jumpstarts, time is characterised by mealtimes. Maybe it is therein that the beauty of a Sunday lunch lies. Despite the late April drizzle pitter pattering against our window making me ache for a morning spent burrowed deep ...

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Decorating A Rented House: Summer Bedroom Tour

19 July 2021      2 Comments

 Let me preface this post with a confession: my house is a mess. I have two toddlers running around. There is plastic tat on every surface. The sofa is now better described as a montage of water stains and sticky finger marks. There is a random travel cot in the living room filled with bits and bobs that don't have a home anywhere else. And you cannot walk the length of a single room without almost falling over a plastic ball that has made its way out of the ballpit and into the bathroom - ...

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Wild Thing Cardiff: The Plant Based Cafe Giving Back To The Community

21 June 2021      Leave a Comment

 36-38 Cathays Terrace, Cardiff CF24 4HXAs you may have noticed by the whole section on this blog entitled 'Cardiff Eats', I am pretty fond of exploring all the delicious cafes, takeaways, food trucks, and restaurants in my local area. And you can rest assured, I have tried a fair amount of them in the almost-a-year that I have been back in Cardiff (Lloyds Bank can attest to that...). But sometimes you go somewhere and it really sticks in your mind. Be it because you ate the most delicious ...

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4 London Foodie Hotspots To Add To Your Itinerary

15 June 2021      Leave a Comment

Recently, my boyfriend and I took a belated birthday trip up to London (childfree!) with the intention of trying a tonne of foodie places we had seen on instagram and tik tok. My boyfriend had booked to take me to Bao in Soho for the evening as he had previously visited and absolutely loved the food they serve there and the whole atmosphere. So, that meant that we had the rest of the day up until that to explore London - and, of course, pick up some snacks along the way. The main objective on ...

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๐Ÿ“ Sibling, Lochaber St I finally made it back ๐Ÿ“ Sibling, Lochaber St

I finally made it back to @sibling_cardiff! I visited way back when they first opened (maybe even on their opening day!) and had vowed to return since they sorted their indoor seating - and I finally got around to it earlier this week.

Sibling is such a cosy little spot. I love the interiors, everything looks really cool and put together. And the coffee! They do a cracking flat white. Their hot chocolate also looked like it'd be great so that is also on my to-do list. 

When we visited, they had a small selection of bakes (try their banana bread if you ever have a chance!) and then some 'proper' food too. I opted for a tomato and olive oil on sourdough kinda situ - and absolutely inhaled it. Just fresh, good food. 

Absolutely recommend this place if you're looking for a quiet spot to enjoy a coffee and a chat โ˜•

#siblingcardiff #cardiffeats #cardiffbloggers #cardiffshooters #cardifffoodguide #cardifffoodies #yumstagram #eeeeeats #coffeeshopcorners #coffeeclub #coffeeculture #thatmamaclubig #discoverunder10k #thisiscardiff #ourcitycardiff #brunchstagram #brunchoclock #forkyeah #cardifffoodanddrink #roath #eatwales #eattheseasons #aestheticallycosy
๐Ÿ“@sevenluckygodsbristol at @newport.market It' ๐Ÿ“@sevenluckygodsbristol at @newport.market

It's official; I am addicted to the Korean fried chicken from @sevenluckygodsbristol ๐Ÿ™Œ 

The chicken is boneless but still so succulent - something that can be hard to find in boneless chicken! And the sauce. God, I could drink it! ๐Ÿ˜‚ It's spicy and sweet and sticky - the perfect Korean BBQ sauce. 

Can't wait to return and take down another portion of these (or three!) 

#sevenluckygods #newportmarket #koreanfriedchicken #yumstagram #eeeeeats #forkyeah #newport #newportfoodie #newportfood #cardiffbloggers #cardiffshooters #friedchicken #thatmamaclubig #thecreativemonth #creativegirlgang #discoverunder10k #discovercymru #exploringwales
invite ๐Ÿ“Eat The Bird, St Mary Street The lovel invite ๐Ÿ“Eat The Bird, St Mary Street

The lovely people over at @eatthebird kindly invited us back to try more of their range of mega chicken burgers and loaded fries so, earlier this week, I got everyone together and we headed en masse to devour some chickeny goodness.

Between us, we tried a very good amount of the menu - and here's what we liked best! 

๐Ÿ” The Chicktator
๐ŸŸ Kyiv loaded fries
๐Ÿน Cherry amaretto sour
๐Ÿง€ Poutine 
๐Ÿป Wing Fingers Beer

Definitely worth a visit if you're looking for a cute little spot in the city centre to enjoy really good cocktails, some chicken, and some nice loaded fries! 

For more pics from our visit, head over to my stories where I'll be posting the pics that couldn't fit into the carousel formatting (love insta for that ๐Ÿ™„)

#eatthebird #cardiffeats #cardiffbloggers #cardiffshooters #cardifffoodanddrink #cardifffoodies #cardifffoodguide #yumstagram #eeeeeats #discoverunder10k #discovercymru #exploringwales #exploreyourcity #foodstagram #foodphotography #foodphotographer #cardiffphotographer #thatmamaclubig #thecreativemonth #creativegirlgang #burgerbae
๐Ÿ“Nata & Co, Cardiff city centre Introducing my ๐Ÿ“Nata & Co, Cardiff city centre

Introducing my current obsession: lemon curd pastel de nata from @nataandco ๐Ÿ‹

Now I'm gonna be real with you guys; I'm not usually a cream based dessert kinda gal (with the exception of tiramisu and trifle - I'm only human). Stuff like cheesecakes and eclairs never really did it for me. So, traditional pastel de natas were never at the top of my dessert faves list. That's until I tried the lemon curd versions!

The lemon slices through the creaminess of the custard and adds a bit of zing to an otherwise quite mellow dessert. And I am fully here for that.

@nataandco also have a branch on Clifton St in Adamsdown which I love - it has really authentic vibes and great coffee deals. Also if you go in later in the day, they sometimes have some great reductions! 

#nataandco #pasteldenata #pasteldenatas #eeeeeats #yumstagram #cardiffeats #cardiffbloggers #cardiffshooters #cardifffoodanddrink #foodanddrinkphotography #foodphotographyandstyling #cardifffoodies #cardifffoodguide #thecreativemonth #creativegirlgang #thatmamaclubig #igeats #forkyeah #ukfoodie #ukblogger #discoverunder10k #discovercymru #ourcitycardiff
This is my official petition for @whocult to set u This is my official petition for @whocult to set up shop in Cardiff. Preferably within walking distance of my house. Thanks in advance โœŒ๏ธ

#whocult #newport #newportmarket #eeeeeats #yumstagram #donutlover #donutworrybehappy #donutsdonutsdonuts #thatmamaclubig #thecreativemonth #creativegirlgang #foodanddrinkphotography #foodphotographer #foodphotography #foodphotographyandstyling #forkyeah #cardiffeats #cardiffbloggers #cardiffshooters #discovercymru #exploringwales #discoverunder10k
The ultimate combo: frangipane and oat flat white The ultimate combo: frangipane and oat flat white from @sparrowcardiff โ˜•

Since Sparrow has opened on Clifton Street, I have visited so many times! I am so happy to have a place serving good coffee and cakes this side of town. 

Can't wait to visit again (and again!)

#sparrowcardiff #cliftonstreetcardiff #thisiscardiff #cardiffeats #cardiffbloggers #cakecakecake #cardiffshooters #cardifffoodguide #cardifffoodies #ourwalesadventure #aestheticallycosy #foodanddrinkphotography #foodphotographer #foodphotographyandstyling #foodphotography #yumstagram #eeeeeats #discoverunder10k #ourcitycardiff #foodflatlay
Hey MTV, welcome to my crib ๐Ÿ˜Ž I wish! I captur Hey MTV, welcome to my crib ๐Ÿ˜Ž

I wish! I captured these shots on a recent visit to Dunster Castle in Somerset. It was my first time visiting and it was so beautiful. The house was so big and had so much to see - including a full size snooker table that we tried our hands at playing on! Would definitely love to explore more of the grounds during the warmer months too.

Deffo recommend if you're local and looking to fill up a day. Also the on site cafe was lush (can't beat a National Trust cafe!). Had a soup and a cheese scone. So good.

#dunstercastle
#dunsterhouse #nationaltrust #nationaltrustsouthwest #exploringengland #wanderlust #historicengland #anglophile #historicaldaysout #statelyhome #discoverunder10k #cardiffbloggers #visitsomerset #somersetlifemagazine #somerset #staycationuk #uktravel #travelphotography #dunster #thatmamaclubig #thecreativemonth #creativegirlgang
ad Would you believe me if I told you all this foo ad Would you believe me if I told you all this food cost under ยฃ20? ๐Ÿ‘€

@dennysdineruk are currently running an offer where you can get two breakfasts, two pancake stacks, and two hot drinks for just ยฃ19.99. And the portions are mega - we left absolutely full to the brim! 

Not only that but the food (and service!) is sensational too. The pancakes were a highlight for me - so fluffy and there was a whole bottle of maple syrup on the table to apply as liberally as you'd like (for me, the pancakes need to be swimming on the plate ๐Ÿ˜‚). 

Deffo recommend this place - especially for a half term treat! 

#dennysdineruk #dennysdiner #dennysuk #moneysavingtips #visitswansea #swanseafoodie #swanseafood #swansea #swansealifemagazine #swansealife #eeeeeats #visitsouthwales #southwaleseats #discovercymru #exploringwales #foodanddrinkphotography #forkyeah #foodphotographer #foodphotography #foodphotographyandstyling #yumstagram
Today I survived two hours of soft play. So I rewa Today I survived two hours of soft play. So I rewarded myself with an oat flat white and a slice of blood orange meringue pie - and, yes, it was as good as it sounds! Absolutely inhaled this. And then had to restrain myself from eating kids cookies that they were very slowly munching through. Hard Lines cookies are where it's at, you've heard it here first.

Honestly if you've not been to the @hardlinescoffee cafe on Cowbridge Rd East, arrange a visit! You may want to book ahead though, it is seemingly always busy

#hardlinescoffee #hardlinescardiff #bloodorange #bloodorangeseason #eattheseasons #yumstagram #eeeeeats #meringuepie #foodanddrinkphotography #foodphotographer #foodphotography #discovercymru #discoverunder10k #thatmamaclubig #thecreativemonth #creativegirlgang #forkyeah #cardiffeats #cardifffoodguide #cardifffoodies #thisiscardiff #ourwalesadventure #ourcitycardiff
On our latest travels, we discovered an absolute g On our latest travels, we discovered an absolute gem - in Bridgwater! I'm gonna be honest, I went to sixth form in Taunton and, in classic town rivalry fashion, I very rarely heard a good work spoken about Bridgwater. So, you can imagine my surprise when I actually went there and discovered that Bridgwater is kinda cute. And they have lush restaurants! Namely @artichokegastropubbridgwater. 

I can't recommend this place enough! The waiting staff were so attentive and friendly, the cocktails were so delicious (this one had muddled blackberries in the bottom of the glass!), and the food was next level. Like don't even get me started on their blue cheese croquettes with a walnut crumb - every bit as delicious as it sounds! 

Definitely book in a visit if you are ever in Somerset - you won't regret it! 

#visitsomerset #somersetlifemagazine #somersetlife #somerset #wanderlust #ukfoodie #uktravel #staycationuk #exploringengland #visitengland #visitbritain #cardiffbloggers #cardiffshooters #yumstagram #cocktailsofinstagram #foodanddrinkphotography #discoverunder10k #thecreativemonth #creativegirlgang
Last weekend, I stayed at my first ever air bnb - Last weekend, I stayed at my first ever air bnb - and it was absolutely stunning! It was located in Combwich - out in the Somerset countryside - and was the most idyllic little retreat for a few days. I couldn't get over the gorgeous interiors, all the snacks provided, and just how lush of an escape it was. Legit I'm ready to go back now! ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ

I did want to add the link to my stories but my insta is playing up so if you want more info, DM me and I'll send over the link to the listing ๐Ÿ™Œ

#airbnbsuperhost #airbnb #visitsomerset #staycation #staycationuk #visitbritain #visitengland #exploringengland #wanderlust #hotelblogger #discoverunder10k #aestheticallycosy #aseasonalshift #aseasonalstory #thatmamaclubig #thecreativemonth #creativegirlgang #cardiffbloggers #cardiffshooters #combwich #somersetlife #somersetlifemagazine #anglophile #foodphotographyandstyling #foodphotography
If I could spend all my time just exploring new pl If I could spend all my time just exploring new places, drinking good coffee, and eating all the nicest pastries, that'd be awesome. 

Already feeling like a day trip to Bath is overdue! Namely to have another cannoli from @theovenpizzeria ๐Ÿคค

#espresso #cannoli #visitbath
#bathlifemag #visitsomerset #exploringengland #wanderlust #foodieuk #visitbritain #visitengland #thatmamaclubig #thecreativemonth #creativegirlgang #eeeeeats #yumstagram #forkyeah #ukfoodie #foodtravel #coffeeshopcorners #coffeeclub #coffeeculture #ourcosywinter #aseasonalshift #aseasonalstory #discoverunder10k
It's true; it is really really really good coffee It's true; it is really really really good coffee ๐Ÿ™Œ

Tbh @hardlinescoffee needs no introduction. They're absolutely running the coffee scene here in Cardiff. Not only is their coffee lush, the food in their Cowbridge Rd East shop is so so good (especially the cakes omg). And their branding! Complete marketing nerd moment but I adore the branding on everything they produce - consistently cool ๐Ÿ˜Ž 

So, get yourself to one of their locations (Cowbridge Rd East is my fave!) and get an oat flat white and a slice of meringue pie, you won't regret it! ๐Ÿคค

#hardlinescoffee #hardlinescardiff #cardiffeats #cardiffbloggers #cardiffshooters #cardifffoodanddrink #cardifffoodies #caerdydd #discoverunder10k #discovercymru #ourwalesadventure #ourcitycardiff #forcardiff #thisiscardiff #yumstagram #eeeeeats #coffeeshopcorners #coffeeclub #coffeeculture #thatmamaclubig #thecreativemonth #creativegirlgang #aestheticallycosy #instayum
My new years resolution? Eat more donuts from @fut My new years resolution? Eat more donuts from @futuredoughnuts! ๐Ÿ›ธ

Honestly I need an excuse to travel to Bristol just so I can also grab a box of these! @futuredoughnuts are located so close to Bristol Temple Meads - and they're vegan (for all you veganuary pals!). Can't wait to have more of these soon ๐Ÿ™Œ

#futuredoughnuts #visitbristol #bestofbristol #bristolfood #foodbristol #bristollifemag #veganbristol #explorebristol #bristolbloggers #bristolfoodanddrink #eeeeeats #yumstagram #discoverunder10k #thatmamaclubig #thecreativemonth #creativegirlgang #foodflatlay #forkyeah
Get you friends who want to celebrate the kids goi Get you friends who want to celebrate the kids going back to school - in style! ๐Ÿ’… 

This morning I went to @the_ivy_collection_ for the first time ever! The restaurant was absolutely beautiful and the service was really good (felt quite posh!). 

I went for the veggie breakfast and it was really nice. It was good to see that they'd thought about what would work on a veggie brekkie rather than just serving up an exact replica of the meat version with some mushroom based substitutions. It came with avocado, potato rostis, poached eggs, hollandaise sauce, halloumi, tomatoes, watercress, and beans. It was quite rich but a decent breakfast! 

Deffo going to return for cocktails at some point! ๐Ÿฅ‚

#theivy #theivycardiff #eatveggie #yumstagram #eeeeeats #thatmamaclubig #thecreativemonth #creativegirlgang #phonephotography #breakfastclub #cardiffeats #cardiffbloggers #cardiffshooters #cardifffoodanddrink #cardifffoodies #caerdydd #discovercymru #thisiscardiff #ourwalesadventure #ourcitycardiff #ukfoodie #foodflatlay #foodstagram #eatcardiff
Last week, we decided to try out Cardiff's newest Last week, we decided to try out Cardiff's newest burger joint - @eatthebird! They specialise in chicken burgers (aka my fave kinda burgers!) and, boy, do they deliver! ๐Ÿคค

I opted for the Clucking Hell burger which consisted of buffalo sauce covered fried chicken, coleslaw, gherkins, and cheese. It came with chips and totalled around ยฃ11 (not bad for the size of meal you get!).

Everything on the menu looked so good - I can't wait to return to try more of their burgers and give their shakes and cocktails a go ๐Ÿ™Œ

#eatthebird #cityofarcades #yumstagram #eeeeeats #discovercymru #ourcitycardiff #thisiscardiff #cardiffeats #cardiffbloggers #cardiffshooters #cardifffoodanddrink #cardifffoodies #cardifffoodguide #forkyeah #discoverunder10k #thatmamaclubig #thecreativemonth #creativegirlgang #foodphotographer #foodphotography #foodphotographyandstyling
This is your sign to run to @sparrowcardiff as fas This is your sign to run to @sparrowcardiff as fast as you can! This pecan and caramel brownie was possibly the best chocolate brownie I have ever eaten. And I've eaten a lot of brownies. It was spectacular. And the oat flat white was lush as always. Can't recommend this place enough! ๐Ÿ™Œ

#sparrowcardiff #carrottopbakery #cardiffeats #cardiffbloggers #cakecakecake #cardiffshooters #foodflatlay #foodphotographer #foodphotography #foodphotographyandstyling #thatmamaclubig #thecreativemonth #yumstagram #eeeeeats #forkyeah #foodtravel #ukfoodie #ukfoodblogger #discovercymru #thisiscardiff #ourwalesadventure #ourcitycardiff #aestheticallycosy #cardifffoodanddrink #cardifffoodies #cardifffoodguide
My fave picture so far of 2023! ๐Ÿ™Œ This is the My fave picture so far of 2023! ๐Ÿ™Œ 

This is the kids' reaction to realising there was sea salt on their double choc cookies from @hardlinescoffee - they were quite easily won over though and devoured the lot! ๐Ÿ˜‚

#hardlinescoffee #hardlinescardiff #eatlocal #thatmamaclubig #ourchildhoodwinter #ourcosywinter #ourwalesadventure #discoverunder10k #discovercymru #yumstagram #eeeeeats #forkyeah #candidphotography #cardiffbloggers #cardiffshooters #magicinthemundane #aestheticallycosy #cardifffoodanddrink #caerdydd #cardifffoodies #cardifffoodguide
In 2023, I want to travel more! I feel like last y In 2023, I want to travel more! I feel like last year I barely visited anywhere new so I want to make up for it this year and do so much exploring. One of my latest finds is Caerleon! A beautiful little village located just outside of Newport - and it is stunning. A bit like Topsham, for anyone Devon kids who use that as their frame of reference for everything (๐Ÿ™‹โ€โ™€๏ธ). And, ofc, a big part of discovering new places is searching for new places to eat. And then ordering coffees and giant lemon tarts. 

Absolutely loved the selection of cakes in @thevillage_caerleon and the friendly atmosphere. We'll be back! ๐Ÿ™Œ

#thevillagecaerleon #caerleon #discovercymru #exploringwales #visitsouthwales #visitwales #cardiffbloggers #cakecakecake #cardiffshooters #thatmamaclubig #thecreativemonth #creativegirlgang #foodphotographer #foodphotography #foodphotographyandstyling #foodgram #foodiesunite #yumstagram #eeeeeats #discoverunder10k #southwaleseats
Breaking up the foodie recommendations with one of Breaking up the foodie recommendations with one of my fave pics from 2022 that I never posted bc I didn't feel like it fit the grid - but now I'm throwing caution to the wind bc look at my little bro in his natural habitat (a book shop)! Also how cool is this book shop?! It's called @toppingsbath and has like those library ladders and two floors of books. Bibliophilic dream ๐Ÿ“š

#toppingsbath #toppingsbookshop #bathuk #thisisbath #bathsomerset #visitengland #visitbath #visitsomerset #bibliophile #darkacademia #aestheticallycosy #discoverunder10k #wanderlust #uktravel #bookshopsaroundtheworld #bookshopsofinstagram #thatmamaclubig #thecreativemonth #creativegirlgang #cardiffbloggers #cardiffshooters #portraitphotography #candidphotography
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