The best things in life are for free

I am definitely an advocate of the motto "the best things in life are for free" and now this extends into the realm of free burgers, courtesy of Byron Hamburgers. Byron Hamburgers in York should now know myself and Alex on a first-name basis as we genuinely use any excuse to devour one of their extremely wonderful hamburgers. As we are VIP and fabulous (ahem, signed up to their Burger Club Mailng list), we got a sneaky free preview of their infamous B-Rex burger which is a delectable combination of proper beef, proper American cheese, fried onions, streaky bacon, an onion ring, barbecue sauce, pickle, chili peppers and it's sandwiched between a brioche bun (possibly the best part).

Here I am at Byron Hamburgers (again). Like seriously, do I ever leave this place? 

Byron's menu may look like it lacks variety at first glance, but the simplicity works. The menu is straight to the point. I always know where I stand with it. You can jazz your burger up with additional toppings if you really need to overdose on flavour, but their choice of burgers are traditionally American in everyway, and surely that's what you want from a burger?

 I rarely enjoy side dishes as they usually comprise of soggy chips lathered in vinegar or a flavourless salad of some description, but again Byron nails the side dishes. I religiously order the courgette fries which are SO BLOODY GOOD. Psychologically, I make myself feel less guilty by eating vegetables (vegetables that are battered). 

If you're a burger enthusiast or have any sense, get yourself signed up to the Byron Burger Club via their website www.byronhamburgers.com

You won't regret eating these burgers, and your stomach will be eternally happy. 

Why Sunday mornings are the best

Usually, I never get to enjoy my Sunday mornings properly as I always have a mountain of uni work to finish and also work on Sundays. Sunday in Latin means "being a lazy bum all day", right? I celebrated having a day off by making Avocado and Boiled Eggs on Seeded Toast, which is a definite upgrade from my usual porridge. Avocado is my new kryptonite and I genuinely try to incorporate it into each meal. The best bonus of this meal is that it's super healthy as well as super filling, meaning you can have something incredibly yummy without feeling guilty. 

And of course, no morning is complete without a giant mug of tea watching Sunday Brunch. I definitely sound like an old lady right now. 

Also, after a disastrous week with technology and two laptops later, I finally bit the bullet and purchased a MacBook Air. I was considering it for awhile as they are the most reliable little things ever. So, this Sunday I'm being a techie geek and plan on spending my day actually learning how to use a MacBook and of course taking silly photos Photobooth. 

Three reasons why York is better than anywhere else

Many people often ask me why I chose to come to study in York as it is inherently a small and quaint city. Although it may not boast many choices for clubbing, it possesses some pretty amazing traits.

One: You never tire of seeing the Minster

I am definitely not a religious person, yet there is something quite special about walking around the Minster at dusk on a Sunday. Considering the Minster is in the heart of the city, it is always so unbelievably tranquil.


Two: The North Yorkshire Moors is only 30 minutes away from the city

For those who need to take a break from York on a busy weekend, fear not as the North Yorkshire Moors National Park is only a short drive away. A lot of my childhood memories are spending time in the Moors as I am originally from County Durham, so revisiting here on a rare weekend off definitely brings about a sense of nostalgia. I ventured to the beautiful market town Helmsley, and decided I want to live with my future brood of sausage dogs in this lil Yorkshire town. Alex and I walked 6.4 miles from Helmsley Castle to Rievaulx Abbey, which for us amateurs is pretty impressive.

Three: The food (enough said)

Crumbs Cupcakery - 10 College Street

Brew & Brownie - 5 Museum Street

Betty's Tea Room - Saint Helen's Square

House of Trembling Madness - 48 Stonegate

Filmore & Union - 62A Low Petergate

Bryon Hamburgers - 11 High Ousegate

Anyone who knows me, either personally or through my Instagram/Food Diary, will understand the true extent to how much I love food. The food in York is so bloody amazing, that it is really damaging my overdraft facilities. I've heard that you can eat somewhere new every night of somebody's lifetime living in New York city, but clearly they haven't seen what Old York has to offer. 

Review: Cartmel Sticky Toffee Pudding

If I could define myself with any quality, I would definitely preach that I am an expert at Sticky Toffee Pudding tasting. I pondered across Cartmel Village Shop's Sticky Toffee Pudding last week and my life has truly been revolutionised.

The thing I love about Cartmel Village Shop is it masters the essence of quality and if you're going to invest in a pudding, you may as well do it right. I spend a lot of my time wasting money on rubbish puddings from supermarkets so buying this unique number from Cartmel made me feel incredibly satisfied - mainly because I love to help out the local businesses in the UK. The company pride themselves on being "the home of Sticky Toffee Pudding" and they definitely have mastered it. 

The absolutely amazing news is that Cartmel do online orders (yay!) with a number of other puddings to try. So, you don't have to live in the North of England to experience their brilliance after all. The next time you're having a gathering with friends or just simply want to dive into a bowl of pudding, then have a look at Cartmel Village Shop online as they do a massive selection of puddings in a range of different quantities (including a very tempting individual portion). 

...and here's the link to buy their AMAZING food 

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