Ali, 25, Birmingham/Newcastle-based blogger. Food, travel and lifestyle.
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I was kindly gifted all of the items discussed below as a PR sample. All opinions remain my own. As a huge lover of curry, I was really looking forward to trying out a new Malaysian takeaway in Birmingham: It’s Makan Time. A new, and very small, business, It’s Makan Time is run by a […]
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. I’ve always been pretty into skincare but I’ve really upped my skincare game this year. During initial lockdown back in March and April, I was incredibly bored because I had no work to do. I’m in the middle of my PhD, but I took 3 months to do an […]
I was kindly gifted all of the items discussed below as a PR sample. All opinions remain my own. As a fried chicken lover, I was so excited to hear about Hot Chix, a new pop-up shop in Birmingham. Specialising in Nashville-style hot fried chicken, it serves a variety of dishes including chicken ‘sandos’ (burgers), […]
With lockdown and the tiered systems sweeping the UK due to COVID, the hospitality industry is adapting to these trying times. Deliveroo, Just Eat and UberEats are now a massive part of our lives. Many restaurants have their own apps and delivery systems. DIY meal kits are taking Instagram by storm. I have to say […]
The month of December is usually filled up with food, social activities and plenty of drinks. Work Christmas parties, meeting up with school friends, seeing all your family. Unfortunately, it’s going to be a very different Christmas this year due to COVID regulations. At least some things stay constant though – advent calendars, cheese, mulled […]
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! My favourite holiday is coming around – yay! I’ve always loved Christmas, and it was definitely easier to feel festive as a child. Now as an adult, I have to work (sigh) and as I live in a different city to my family it makes it a […]
2020 has been a long year. And, personally, all I want to do is eat and drink a lot to make myself feel better. As restaurants are still closed, a lot of food vendors have been releasing DIY Meal Kits so that you can make your favourite restaurant or street food meals from home! These […]
Disclaimer: This article was published in December 2019 after a press release event. However, the event was postponed and then cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Secret Supper is an initiative launched by Parkinson’s UK, and is a lovely combination of a foodie’s dream and a charity event. Birmingham’s second Secret Supper will take place […]
Mention me or show the server this blog post (or my LA POP Instagram post) to receive 10% your next purchase at LA POP. This one is for all you dessert lovers out there – you know who you are. Do you have a sweet tooth? Are you into homemade gelato? Do you love taking […]
Last night I was lucky enough to be invited to the premises of Miss Macaroon (@iammissmacaroon), where they make all the wonderful macaroons. This VIP Tour and Tasting Event was great for so many reasons – I got to learn about how Miss Macaroon is not just a shop that serves stunning treats (although it […]