The Botanist, Birmingham: Temple Street Bar
What kind of a person goes to a restaurant and cocktail bar THREE times before it’s even opened to the public? Me… that’s who! And …
WIN: Foodies Festival Birmingham Tickets
This month on Emmavictoriastokes.com, one lucky reader will win a pair of tickets to the UK’s biggest celebration of food and drink – The Foodies …
A Day Trip To Bristol: Pulled Pork and City Docks
I feel embarrassed saying it, but I’ve never been to Bristol before. I took a day off work today and drove down there with my …
How To Make A Chocolate Cake In 40 Seconds
If you have a sweet tooth like me, this recipe is perfect for those ‘I can’t be bothered to go to the shops to buy …
The Sunflower Lounge: Big Papas Beautiful South
Soulfood vendors Big Papa’s have been on the street food scene in Birmingham for the best part of six months. They recently partnered up with …
Quick And Easy Chicken And Cheese Pies
When the weekend comes around, I like to put my music on in the kitchen and browse through recipe ideas online. If you didn’t already …
House On The Water And Good News
It feels good to take a step back from our daily routine, doesn’t it? To do something a little different. I’ve recently learned that unplugging …
Work Hard, Play Harder: Achievements & Goals
One: This weekend has been good to me. As well as working and blogging, I am happy to announce that as of next month I …
Robert’s Bakery: Fluffy And White For Valentines
If anyone jokingly asks me from now on to ‘Get in the kitchen and make them a sandwich‘ – I’ll quite genuinely, and happily oblige. …
Six Things You’ll Find Me Doing When Not Online
One: I’m a sucker for weekend breaks away. My rents reside near the coast on most weekends, so it’s nice to spend some time away, …