Skip to content
  • Whitefield Weather Station
  • Family
    • Family Tree
    • Holidays, Trips & Great Days Out
    • Parties, family time, etc
    • Our Home
    • Milestones
      • Night Sky
      • Adele & David
      • David
  • You’ll like this story..
  • Home
  • Great Food & Recipes
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
Fifty Four and Counting

Fifty Four and Counting

Blogger, Photographer, Writer – just a good old honest opinion of restaurants, products, services and life in general

Author: fiftyfourandcounting

Being over 54 gives you a different perspective on life around you. As a lifestyle blogger, I say it as I see it. That simple. I review places to go, things to do, places I've been to, products and my take on life surprises.

Grand Pacific, Manchester – An explosion of flavours bound with atm​osphere

AsianfiftyfourandcountingMay 1, 2019

It’s been a long time since we last visited Grand Pacific located at the top of King Street, Manchester. We had heard that there was a new improved menu and thought we’d give it a try. When you first walk in through the front entrance you’re confronted by a grand wooden staircase leading to the…

Continue Reading
FoodfiftyfourandcountingApril 10, 2019

“Rags”, Hope Mill Theatre – A stunning musical that follows in the footsteps of ‘Fiddler on the Roof’

What a performance! We visited Hope Mill Theatre in Manchester last week to see an incredible performance of Rags. What a…
FoodfiftyfourandcountingMarch 29, 2019

Spicewayuk- Fancy Fish herbs give this white fish extra flavour

White fish on its own with no seasoning is really bland, but when I had the opportunity to try out Spicewayuk’s…
FoodfiftyfourandcountingMarch 28, 2019

Brexit – my solution for what it’s worth.. and I’m not happy about my conclusion!

So the country is divided. One half wants to leave the EU and the other wishes to remain a part of…
FoodfiftyfourandcountingMarch 26, 2019

La Tasca, Trafford Centre – Surprisingly good food and great service

Eating out these days means that standards must be kept consistent, especially if you are visiting the Trafford Centre which I…
CinemasfiftyfourandcountingMarch 25, 2019

Odeon Cinema Trafford, the filthiest cinema I have ever been to, but who’s responsible? Customers or Management?

My wife and I recently visited the Odeon Cinema at the Trafford Centre to see Green Book. We chose this cinema…
AsianfiftyfourandcountingMarch 25, 2019

Australasia Manchester, Down Under again, but even better this time!

When you’re a foodie like me you just love flavours, textures, colours and presentation. In fact, you go out of your…
AttractionsfiftyfourandcountingFebruary 28, 2019

Ironbridge Gorge Museums – Home to Victorian charm, history and stunning landscapes

The weather definitely made our recent visit to Shropshire that much more enjoyable, especially when we were able to visit two…
FoodfiftyfourandcountingDecember 5, 2018

Rocca Restaurant, Kensington – The Italian food here is Bellissmo!

After a fabulous visit to the Science Museum in Kensington, London with my family I was almost reluctant to find somewhere…
FoodfiftyfourandcountingOctober 9, 2018

Pasta Evangelists – Creative Italian pasta dishes that make you look like a Gourmet Chef

Italian food is, without doubt, one of my all-time favourite foods so when I had the opportunity to try out Pasta…
BistrofiftyfourandcountingSeptember 21, 2018

Platzki Restaurant, Manchester – Where Genuine Polish Hospitality is Served

An area of Manchester that I rarely visit is The Great Northern. This now modern complex boasts some fabulous restaurants, bars…
AsianfiftyfourandcountingSeptember 5, 2018

Sunset by Australasia, Manchester – A Beach Bar in the City with a Refreshing Twist!

Spinningfields appears to be the hottest spot right now in the centre of Manchester. You can tell this by the new…
AttractionsfiftyfourandcountingSeptember 4, 2018

Royal Yacht Britannia, Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland – Sadly Her Majesty was not aboard when we visited

Globally we have something that the rest of the world truly envies… our monarchy. The Americans can’t get enough of us…
CountriesfiftyfourandcountingAugust 21, 2018

Craigmhor Lodge & Courtyard, Pitlochry, Scotland – Homely, Cosy & Indulgent

Scotland, home of the Brave, Bagpipes, Haggis, stunning Highlands and Scottish hospitality. All of these are great reasons to head North…
AttractionsfiftyfourandcountingAugust 13, 2018

The Real Mary King’s Close, Edinburgh – A 17th Century Street worth a Visit

Edinburgh is a wonderful city that thrives with historical buildings, a castle once the home to Mary Queen of Scott’s and…

Posts navigation

Older posts
Newer posts
Subscribe to Blog via Email

Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

Great Recipes Cooked & Tried
Tandoori Spiced Chicken Tikka Masala, Spinach, Garlic Butter Rice
Shirazi Salad
Roasted Veg and Lentil Jumble
Crushed Pistachios, Cranberries and Salmon Fillet
A Really Healthy Breakfast Cereal
View All Recipes
Recent Posts
  • Virtual Machu Picchu Experience, Manchester – We really felt we were there!
  • Tivoli, La Caleta, (Adeje), Tenerife – Fabulous hotel for a winter break
  • Royal Nawaab, Pyramid, Stockport – an exceptional concept with food
  • The Spread Eagle, Mellor – A delightful country pub with character and wood burning fireplaces
  • Barton Grange Garden Centre, Willows Restaurant, Garstang – creative tasty food worthy of a visit
Archives
Recent Posts
  • Virtual Machu Picchu Experience, Manchester – We really felt we were there!

    January 4, 2026
  • Tivoli, La Caleta, (Adeje), Tenerife – Fabulous hotel for a winter break

    November 18, 2025
  • Royal Nawaab, Pyramid, Stockport – an exceptional concept with food

    October 15, 2025
  • The Spread Eagle, Mellor – A delightful country pub with character and wood burning fireplaces

    September 28, 2025
Recent Posts
  • Virtual Machu Picchu Experience, Manchester – We really felt we were there!
  • Tivoli, La Caleta, (Adeje), Tenerife – Fabulous hotel for a winter break
  • Royal Nawaab, Pyramid, Stockport – an exceptional concept with food
  • The Spread Eagle, Mellor – A delightful country pub with character and wood burning fireplaces
  • Barton Grange Garden Centre, Willows Restaurant, Garstang – creative tasty food worthy of a visit
February 2026
M T W T F S S
 1
2345678
9101112131415
16171819202122
232425262728  
« Jan    
TAG Cloud
Amsterdam attractions Baltic bistro boutique hotel Brilliance of the Sea Bury cambodia comedy Coronavirus Costa Rica CoVid-19 Cruise Edinburgh Edinburgh Fringe featured food fresh ingredients good food good value great food Health healthy healthy food I amsterdam city card italian food Italian restaurant Italy Lake District Manchester manchester restaurant museum National Trust Pandemic pub grub restaurant restaurants Scandinavia Sicily siem reap Tanzania theatre travel Vienna Vietnam
Copyright © 2018 Fiftyfourandcounting.co.uk. All rights Reserved
Boston Theme by FameThemes
 

Loading Comments...