What I got up to in September
- Oct 11, 2016
- 3 min read
So a new kind of blog for myself - September was very busy for me, in terms of Hospitality events, decorating, a new job, cooking comps and, probably most importantly, and excitingly...a new pair of slippers, the fact I now get excited about these type of purchases says a lot about me, but they are lovely - like walking on air in fact.
My New Sofas
Thank the Lord they finally arrived - I had a wee run in with DFS in the process (they delayed delivery twice) but I think the wait was worth it. I went for the Zinc sofa in charcoal with dark wood legs - this is the 4 seater, there's a smaller 3 seater opposite but I'm awful at panoramic photos. Anyway me and Laurie (mostly me) wanted to do up our living room and I think we did a great job!!! I absolutely love this sofa, every time I sit down its like a big fabric hug - too cosy.
That's a wee link to the full range
http://www.dfs.co.uk/zinc-express/zncp2azxp#fSQDch61QDfoRXOR.97
(we've since added a rug)
Ikea Cook Off - Making a meal of it
So to advertise their new range of kitchens and to promote family get togethers J-Comms on behalf of IKEA invited me and a plus one (Laurie - but applications are welcome) to take part in a 'Cook Off' with local celeb chef Paula McIntyre! What a great thyme I had (FOOD PUN - I am too funny heehee) We started the night by mixing, making and tasting Cocktails provided my NightCap Bar-tending run by the very passionate and driven Declan Holmes - he also sports a rather nice beard.
Anyways we cooked all night; from Salmon to Shortbread, and I must admit, Laurie actually did well - she's usually a disaster in the kitchen but she surprised me! P.S who knew that the kitchens in IKEA worked! WHHAAAATTTT!
Spiced chicken and butternut Squash made at IKEA Belfast!! Great fun at the JComms cook off - #chicken #homemade #chef #food #yummy #tasty # IMG_5631 IMG_5635 IMG_5630 IMG_5560 Cooking got a little messy at the _ikeauk cook off!! #messy #chef #funny #lol #ikea #flourface #dailypics #food #dinner #dessert
Franciscan Well
Another invite - I was quite popular in September - either that or all the good bloggers were busy!! So off to The Dark Horse we headed - Lauren's a laugh like, does absolutely nothing and gets to all these events, bloody chancer she is. So I got this cool invite from Duffy-Rafferty Communications to the launch of the new 'Franciscan Well' Beers, they're now supplying 330ml cans sporting 3 new flavours, Banana, Toffee and Clove (why this wasn't called Banoffe Beer I'll never know), Grapefruit and a Red Ale - my favourite was the grapefruit beer, it was really refreshing, almost like a cider but did have a distinct beer-esque taste - so this is a beer brewed in Cork but quite rapidly making its way into our top bars, look out for it next time you're out and give it a try - the night also provided me the chance to hear a local band called DiscoBeard - imagine Ed Sheeran and Britney Spears had twins, it would be these guys - please check them out.
https://www.facebook.com/discobeard/?fref=ts <-- DiscoBeard FB link!!!!!
Mash Direct
So I was approached to take part in the Mash Direct 'Great Veg Bake Off' essentially their version of the Great British Bake Off (I'm still gutted this is leaving - RIP) So I was generously sent a package of Mash Direct goodies to cook with and enter into the comp - here are a few of my entries
Used up the last of my marvellous _mashdirect products to create a super tasty #sundaydinner #greatvegmashoff #localproduce #ineedmorestock_ Many thanks to _mashdirect for stocking me up!! Plenty of ideas already for the Great Mashed Veg Off #homegrownandlocal #localbusinesses #ta I had a _mashdirect feast tonight! Champ, cabbage and potato croquette all provided by the wonderful _mashdirect, topped with southern fried
I made Southern Fried Chicken with MD Champ, tobacco onions and peppered sauce (pic 3) terrible photo but it tasted super duper - was quite proud of it! Whacked a bit of MD Cabbage on the side too.
Purchases
So I started a new job this month - probably my dream job - it's taken a lot of hard work to get here but I have got there and I am giving it my all. I have worked really hard to get up to date with all the unit specs, getting registrations done and creating resources and I thought to myself, you deserve a treat, so I bought myself a new hoodie and yes, as previously stated, new slippers!!!
hoodie Untitled
(£29.00 Jack Wills in Belfast) (£17.50 Marks & Spencers Lisburn)
In Conclusion
So a busy month for me - I also did two reviews but there for separate blogs - I think you'll like both of them! I'll leave with a few more images of what I got up to this month!
This boy could be a model! #modelpug #modeldog Looking forward to trying these _nespresso perfect for a lazy Sunday afternoon #Sunday #nespresso #nespressomoments #lazy #drinks #wakemeup_ A flat white, some peanut heaven and the return of the Punkin Spice Latte! Great way to start a Sunday _starbucks #psl #flatwgite #starbuck We got drew! #amazing #cool #love #haha #beard #quiff This new filter is seriously the best thing in my life right now #snapchat #pugfilter #pugs #dogs #dog #filter #selfie #amazing #love #satur Not a bad we day at work #titanic #Belfast #thatsea #blue #amazing #northernireland #water #boat #sky #love #homesweethome #work #weekend #w
That Pug Snapchat filter was the best day of my life!
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