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Don’t let salad anxiety happen to you.

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genuinely vibing this union, Markle is exactly the strong and independent woman befitting of royalty plus i’ve had a major girl crush on her since EP 1 of Suits. Gutted that her website TheTig.com has officially shut down but I’m sure she’ll be able to spread her positivity and inspire women on a larger scale and I’m more than excited to watch her dominate the world stage x

Meghan and Prince Harry

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Buffalo Wings at Small Bar, Cardiff

pretty sure the fact that we had these wings two days in a row speaks for itself.... the wings here are the bomb dot com and with a wide variety (32 to be exact) of craft beers to wash it down - its easy to see why we just haaad to come to this place twice in 24 hours.

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The Espresso Martini - a gift that keeps on giving

Ever wanted to have a drink but also act like a functional adult because you know responsibilities and stuff? Yeah, me neither. 

I’ve heard the espresso martini garner the reaction  “it’s the combination of two of my favourite things in life” more than once but it is...exactly that. Whoever thought about combining vodka and coffee together (I suppose I could google this)..... 

Dick Bradsell, you are a G and I have plenty to thank you for..be it 12pm or 9pm, the espresso martini is a functional adult drink and as I venture into what being a “real adult” is like, I feel like I’ve found a worthy companion in the shaken espresso martini. Today, I witnessed the process of making one and I can say with confidence that if I try making one at home, I will undoubtedly fail.

1. Dirty Martini

For me, the perfect espresso martini has the depth of both a good coffee and a good cocktail. Obviously, a good espresso is the starting point.  At Dirty Martini, this line is well balanced and is almost like a well tuned orchestra because you enjoy every minute of it. 

2. Ten Feet Tall, Cardiff

I was waiting for the my martini while the bartender made it. By the end of the process, the two unrelated people standing next to me had asked him what drink it was and ordered it for themselves. its one hell of a technique and the espresso martini at 10 Feet Tall has a cinnamon aftertaste that almost makes you race to the bottom of it to get more of it. Also, they swirl drops of coffee and I just really appreciate that sort of effort. 

2. Barts, London

Tied for second place because technically, it isn’t an espresso martini - the ‘Espresso Yourself’ at Barts is like the classier, more put together twin of the espresso martini. If I associate espresso martinis with drinking 3 at a time then giggling and stumbling out of the bar, drinking more than one of these bad boys will leave me running through the street of Londons bare naked. In short, it is strong - combining Bacardi Carta Negra rum, Montenegro amaro and Fernet-Branca amaro, I guess that what it takes to be a drink in Kensington. 

Regardless, Barts is a go to for drinks if you are feeling adventurous and classy even if it means losing your way to the exit  (its through a room covered in comic book pages) - it is what all speakeasies should aspire to be. 

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the best f*cking Caesar Salad at  Deli Bo,Nice

My best friend,Nicole has had an affinity for Caesar Salads since we were aged 13. This was of course when I was a chubby pre teen that couldn’t grasp the concept of ‘eating healthy’ or eating a salad out of pure enjoyment. 

While it took me a little while longer to jump on board, I sometimes succumb to picking a Caesar Salad from Tesco when I’m on the run just because a bad one is better than not having one at all. So, when I realized the airBnB I booked when on holiday in France was 5 minutes away from one of the best delis (thanks CultureTrip!) in town - I had to go. 

Yeah, I was pleased there was a Caesar Salad on the menu....then I saw it with my own eyes on the next table and knew. Sometimes, when you know, you know. Not being stingy with the cheese, croutons or fried chicken has left me dreaming about this meal since..which is why, 2 months on - I’m dedicating an entire post to it. 

Also, without giving away *too* The Sellout being a Man Booker Prize winner and all (yeah, my opinion about it really matters at this point) left me gasping at its unadulterated and raw humor about race relations in America. It is woke and it’s only right I remain woke when in the presence of the best fucking Caesar salad I’ve had in my life. 

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Je t’aime in French means i love you. In my relationship, we say ‘lets get wings’.

what is it about biting into a succulent chicken wing doused in hot sauce that makes a person want to commit to someone else? maybe its how you don’t need to justify ordering 48 wings at the bar. maybe it becomes a passion project when you decide to cook it at home instead of an episode of ‘Hell’s Kitchen’. 

In the past week alone, I’ve had buffalo wings for more than 3 meals and I’m not ashamed - the only reason I’m not disclosing the true figure is because the only way I persuaded the people I was dining with to get the wing platter was by telling them ‘I haven’t had wings in ages!’.

 Let’s start with London..

1. Dirty Bones Restaurant

I realize that a platter of fried chicken should never be ignored under any circumstances but trust me, that is for a whole other post. In this situation however, the buffalo wings albeit lurking in the background was the star dish. Something about the creamy blue cheese sauce being UNDERNEATH the wings (thus allowing them ample basking time instead of being in a tiny blue dish) just really resonates with me deeply.

2. Joe’s Southern Table and Bar 

Again, the main dish is...noticeable but I think this speaks volumes on how me and the company I share devour the 20+ wings as a starter and then proceed to have the real deal. To be honest, these were good wings but when you have ‘Southern’ in the brand and serve comfort American food - how do you go wrong on the buffalo wings? It was saucy, maybe a bit too much which is why it comes in after Dirty Bones.Irregardless, I like a saucy personality on almost everything and with UNLIMITED WING WEDNESDAY FOR £10, Joe’s is the real MVP in terms of value. 

3. BIRD Restaurant 

BIRD has chicken wings with the buffalo sauce glazed over them. In my mind, glazing is associated with doughnuts (which Bird does well too) and just doesn’t have the same integrity as one that was marinated for long hours. That being said, the buffalo sauce managed to be thick without being overly cloying..the blue cheese dip existed alongside it but wasn’t anything to shout about. As you can tell, it was good....but meh. 

AAAAANNND can we all have a moment to appreciate the god of buffalo wings? even if means looking like uncultured swines when visiting the historical city of Prague while also succumbing to patriarchal notions of women.... 

star player: Hooters

the feminist in me was thoroughly judging me....but like,with a really satisfied appetite.