After another set of nights last weekend, I needed some rest and relaxation. The Turkish baths in Harrogate ticked both of those boxes. The building is absolutely gorgeous, having recently been restored to its Victorian opulence. We spent a leisurely couple of hours soaking up the heat and occasionally braving the bracing plunge pool. The tension I’ve been feeling in my neck feels easier and my skin, more hydrated. I’d like to back in the winter, the heat will feel extra luxurious when it’s cold outside.
Knowing that I love cake, my aunt baked her first cake in years. Chocolate, coffee cake with chocolate cream. Decorated with grapes from my mother’s garden.
On Wednesday it was time for afternoon tea with Em and Han. Tea at the Midland has been on my Manchester to-do list forever and it was so worth the wait! We dined on crustless sandwiches and dainty pastries, whilst sipping endless cups of tea. There may also have been a glass of bubbles…
The weather was so unbelievably gorgeous that on my walk home after tea, I rang husband and told him we were going out for dinner. We walked back into town, without jackets, and found ourselves at Alberts Schloss where we ate the most delicious German food. It was the best way to celebrate what will surely be one of the last warm days of the year.
We’ve had a quiet weekend, spent mostly at home or mooching around town. We started Saturday with lacklustre coffee and brownies in Pot Kettle Black – a shame since their main dishes are so damn tasty. A grocery shop, some time in the kitchen and an early night finished the day off.
I made these flapjacks and they were insanely good. So good that they were gone by Sunday morning.
I also unearthed an unopened bag of red onions that went out of date over 6 weeks ago! They were perfectly fine however so I chopped them up and caramelised them, before throwing together some tarts with a block of goats cheese that has been living in the freezer for about a year.
