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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

Astronomy and Astrophotography

The Dwarf Mini and it’s adventure in Peru and Bolivia, including one of the darkest places on earth!

Attractions

Stonehenge, Salisbury – Probably one of the world’s most famous sites

Attractions

Frameless, Marble Arch, London – I’ve never been immersed in famous art like this

Alberobello

Alberobello, Italy – A picture post card town full of Trulli homes

Food

Takayama, Japan and Shirakawa-go – A stunning part of this country

Costa Rica

Pachira Lodge, Tortuguero, Costa Rica – Jungle Wildlife at its best

Obsessed about Peanut Butter? There’s one I can’t recommend!

FoodfiftyfourandcountingApril 8, 2017

I just love peanut butter.. love it with bananas, jam, honey, syrup and on its own. I love the smooth and the crunchy versions of Sun Pat and consider these to be a good base line for peanut butter, but recently my wife has been buying own brands from the supermarkets. Take a look at…

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FoodfiftyfourandcountingApril 7, 2017

Heavenly Roast Chicken with Herbs and Ravishing Roast Potatoes in Rosemary The Spiceway 

Roast Chicken in a roasting bag is such an easy way to prepare and cook chicken. It keeps the drying heat…
FoodfiftyfourandcountingApril 6, 2017

Jamie Olivers 30 minute Risotto and Salad

Tonight I decided to cook a Jamie Oliver dinner for my wife and I. According to the title all the meals…
LeedsfiftyfourandcountingApril 2, 2017

Trinity Shopping Centre – Leeds

Clean, spacious and under the cover of an outdoor canopy, the Trinity Shopping Centre is definitely a place to put on…
FoodfiftyfourandcountingApril 2, 2017

The Prachee – a Great taste of India in Prestwich

Opposite Heaton Park, next to the metro station stands a very unassuming restaurant, popular with locals and new visitors alike. The…
BistrofiftyfourandcountingMarch 30, 2017

The Inn at Whitewell – a worthy trip out for a hearty meal

The Trough of Bowland is a beautiful location worthy of a visit especially on a sunny day. The stunning views, rivers,…
AsianfiftyfourandcountingMarch 17, 2017

Australasia, Manchester – Down Under, Buzzing and Unique

Imagine if you will, historic buildings set against a backdrop of glass architecture. Take comfort in the knowledge that what you…
FoodfiftyfourandcountingMarch 12, 2017

Jasmine, Chorlton – Every table is taken, it shows how good the food is

Spending an evening in Jasmine Chorlton, a popular middle eastern cuisine restaurant, is certainly not because of the decor, the paper…
BritishfiftyfourandcountingFebruary 25, 2017

Manchester House – an immersive culinary dining experience

I’ve lived and worked all my life in and around Manchester and for the first 25 years of my work was…
BritishfiftyfourandcountingFebruary 23, 2017

The search is on for this years winners of the ‘Fifty Four and Counting Best ‘Restaurant’, ‘Pub Grub’ and ‘Street Food’ Awards 2017

Spread the word! Fifty Four and Counting 2017 Awards are on! I know .. there are loads of great restaurants out…
FoodfiftyfourandcountingFebruary 22, 2017

There’s my way and there is ‘Spice Way’

Off the court yard of Battlers Green Farm stands a small shop called Spice Way. The shop itself is intriguing given…
BistrofiftyfourandcountingFebruary 21, 2017

Who would have thought the ‘Refuge’ was back in fashion!

Thirty years ago the Refuge Assurance Co. was a Mancunian landmark like no other. Its clock tower and Victorian facade evoked…
BritishfiftyfourandcountingFebruary 18, 2017

Battlers Green Farm, Radlett, Hertfordshire – really nice shopping village and tea rooms

If you’re looking for somewhere to go I doubt you’ll be disappointed with Battlers Green Farm. It’s quaint here, set in…
Coffee shopsfiftyfourandcountingFebruary 17, 2017

The Coffee Cup in Hampstead .. popular, food ok, but in need of TLC

Lunch in Hampstead is an easy decision to make as this lovely high street offers places to stop and eat in…
CinemasfiftyfourandcountingFebruary 17, 2017

La La Land … kind of .. you know .. La La 

Sorry but La La Land just didn’t do it for me. We visited Vue cinema at Middlebrook Bolton the other day…

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