Oriental Buffet Stockport

Okay so I've been here a few times now, and when ever I need a last minute cheap chinese local buffet it is first on my list! It's situated on Grand Central in Stockport (well what's left of grand central!) it's been taken over by car parks recently! 

It's around £12 a head and it's not bad for a Stockport buffet! It's not out of this world but I find that buffets are not ever really out of this world! 

There's a good selection of starters and mains, I always start with duck pancakes and they are just as good as anywhere here, and then spare ribs, spring rolls ad prawn toast. I tuck into mains and then finish with deserts! See my pics below! 

Overall it's worth the money and a good eat when you are in need of a good comfort eat!! So if your struggling of somewhere to eat give it a try! 

Buy Art Fair & Dimitri's!

Okay so this post is wayyyyy overdue! I went to this event on Thursday 25^th September but I have been sooo busy this week I am only just catching up with myself today! I’m back at University and I’ve been to a few events recently so I’ve had no time, so I’m going to jam you with posts over the next couple of days to catch you up with my time!!

So the Buy Art Fair is an event I have attended with my dad for the past few years. We really enjoy going to look at the different styles of art and design for both enjoyment acting posh and snobby and inspiration. As I am an aspiring fashion designer and technologist, my dad is a professional photographer so we are both looking for inspiration constantly.

 

We were invited to preview night which is great, the few days after preview especially the Saturday is so busy you can’t move, so the preview night is nice as you can kind of float round and take your time…plus there is free wine!! There is always so much I love here, but I had snapped a few pictures of my favourite pieces, which are shown below. As any art lovers will know, it is not always particularly easy to take pictures at an exhibition, as not everyone is happy about it, so the photos are not from the best angle or greatest quality but it gives you a taste of what it is about! Make sure you register yourself for free tickets next year!!!

 

Normal Gallery Art and Sole Artists...

 

These were so clever, it was like a line drawing but made from thin wire and placed over a pice of paper.

 

These were my favourite pieces as I am very fond of abstract art!

 

 

 

Contemporary Art...

These rugs were really amusing to stand by as people didnt want to walk over them but they were there to be walked over as the artist wanted you to stand above the black hole and view the depth.

Jesus on a pool table

My mum met us towards the end of the show and we decided to go for a bite to eat. We wandered down Deansgate towards the car and stopped off at a place called Dimitri’s Bar and Tavern. It was a cute little bar, we had 10 tapas dishes for £40, which I think, is a bargain for town! Plus, it was delicious. We couldn’t squeeze desert in but when we asked for the bill they brought me and my dad an aperitif (mum was driving) it was a shot served with a wedge of lime and the waiter said to suck the lime first and then drink the shot and it would taste like cheesecake, it did!!! It was such a yummy way to finish off dinner when you could not fit a dessert in! The bill topped up to around £60, which is fab for three people having dinner and drinks in town, I would definitely recommend you taking a visit here!

We started the meal with a btottle of Corona and Lime

 So much food!!!

Coffe to finish

Layout of the restaurant

 

Cheesecake Shot! Mmmm

 

The Ma and Pa :)

 

Me and Mama Bear

 

Me and Daddy

 

Foodie weekend!!

Late night Sunday update...

So I've spent the weekend eating my way through some amazing food accompanied by some amazing wine!! 

Source: Instagram

Saturday: I started by taking a trip up to Blackpool to visit my big brother Chris and his girlfriend Olivia. My brother is a chef so I always expect a good dinner when I visit! Lol well I got just that! Welcomed by chilled Buck's Fizz we caught up and had a chat then he got cracking! We had steak with broccoli and Olivia's favourite dauphinois potatoes! Yummy!! Finished with a chocolate soufflé which we picked up from Boothes across the road as wine had taken effect by this point and we couldn't be bothered to slave away making desert!! Check the pics below for Saturdays antics!! 

Buck's Fizz selfie...

Cream, cheese and carbs!! Delish!

Cleared my plate like a good girl!

Mmmmmm chocolate

Sunday: I arrived home around 3pm and mum was starting preparations! We always have a big family day on a Sunday with a full house but today was extra special as it was mums birthday this week and she wanted to get her new chiminea out and my little brother and his girlfriend had both passed their A-levels so they are heading to Liverpool next month! We scoffed down a tasty assiette of pulled pork, roast lamb, corn beef hash and a selection of veg! We finished with homemade chocolate cake and chocolate custard...stick a fork in me I'm done!!

Mums pride and joy! 

Another lush meal!

So I'm completely full to the brim and definitely back to my exercise regime tomorrow! But I've had a great weeknd! Hope you've all had a good one too!!! 

I've got a waxing post for you all tomorrow so keep those eyes peeled!!

Peace & Love xx

Mama H's Birthday Meal!

Hey Guys!!

So yesterday was the birthday of my queen and my rock my Mama!! I was working in the day so we decided to go out for dinner with some of the family! There is a newish Thai restaurant in Hazel Grove called Bangkok Orchid so we headed there! 

I love a good Thai and I cannot complain about this one at all!! It's quite a small restaurant but nice enough for a big party  and a quiet romantic dinner! It was obviously decorated with a Thai influence with Buddhas and ornate pictures, there was a small bar with stools for waiting and mood lighting lining the ceiling. 

The food was amazing! They had an early bird set menu for around £12 or the normal menu with quite a big selection of different dishes. I opted for veggi spring rolls and a prawn Thai red curry with coconut rice! It was delish!!!! I was stuffed to the brim and merry from singa beer!! Couldn't fault the service the were friendly and played with my niece teaching her how to now next to the Buddha figurine! 

Bottom line, if your in the area nip in and give it a try!! Fabulous!! Find them on Facebook for more info. https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=664812140229604 

Happy Friday xxx

A Taste Of The Caribbean...

So I've had a fab weekend! I went to the casino with my best friend on Friday night for a few cheeky G&T’s, we won a bit of cash and sat on an outside terrace catching up. We then got to watch the amazing lightning storm that happened over here as well, unfortunately I didn't get any snaps of it as my phone had died by this point in the night!

I had a fairly quiet Saturday; we spent the first part of the day recovering from our gins, then we got ready and headed out for some food, just popped into Nando’s (can’t resist a medium chicken pitta when I'm hung-over!!) ;) Watched a film, (the final saw) wouldn't recommend it, bit of a silly predictable story!! And then I caught an early night.

Sunday was amazing, I remembered that the Manchester Caribbean carnival was on and I had been craving curry goat, rice and peas for weeks now!! I wasn't up and ready early enough to get down to watch the parade which was a tad gutting but I will push myself to make it down early next year!! I love the vibe of this carnival as it’s a massive community feel, all the locals head down. The music can be heard quite a way away, Caribbean vibes, dancehall, and pure bass vibrating through the ground. I followed the smell, it draws you in, I don’t think you could walk past the park without having a nosey as to what was going on it smells so good! It was a fab day with loads to do for adults and kids, if you haven’t been before you must save the date for next year!!!!!

To keep your self up to date with their next carnival like them on Facebook!

Check out my pics of the day below!

Also found a video on YouTube of the carnival, watch it HERE

Peace and Love xx

 I've got a lovely bunch of coconuts...There they are all standing in a row...Big ones, small ones, some as big as your head...Give the a twist, a flick of the wrist...Thats what the showman said!

First on the agenda...a coconut!! So fun watching him hack it open with his machete! 

Rum Punch, also a winner!

 Then time for food! We picked a nice busy BBQ spot that smelt delicious... 

I had my favourite, Curry Goat, Rice & Peas...Tastiest dish ever!!! Finished the lot...

Family tucking in...

Other snaps from the day...a DJ in a crazy wig but playing some awesome bouncy tunes whilst we sat on the grass... and one of the many stalls selling clothing and jewellery!