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Cinnamon Kitchen Leeds Review: A Sensory Celebration & Curry Worth the Hype

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I Think I’ve Found the Best Thai Restaurant in Leeds

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A Taste Journey with Cornish Sea Salt

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Close-up of glossy dark chocolate-dipped pecan florentines cooling on parchment, alongside a luxurious Fortnum & Mason-inspired Christmas hamper wrapped with ribbon, festive packaging, and handwritten gift tags.

Florentines, friendship, and festive finesse, this exquisite recipe for Fortnum & Mason style pecan florentines is more than just a sweet indulgence. It’s a story of serendipity, elegance, and Yorkshire charm shared over tea and train tracks.

Interior of Cinnamon Kitchen Leeds at The Queens Hotel – a grand dining space with art deco chandeliers, curved green banquettes, and lush botanical accents

Cinnamon Kitchen Leeds blends bold spice with quiet luxury inside the grand Queens Hotel. From date-night-worthy curries to unforgettable naan, discover why this modern Indian gem might just serve the best curry in Leeds.

Three-tier afternoon tea stand on a café table at Nesso in Leeds, with scones, cakes and jam in the background.

An honest review of afternoon tea at Nesso in Leeds. This is a budget-friendly, no-frills experience with good-quality food that matches the price point, best suited to a casual catch-up or a break while shopping rather than a refined afternoon tea occasion.

Sunrise over the Thornborough Henges in North Yorkshire, an ancient Neolithic site linked to Celtic mythology, surrounded by misty countryside and rolling fields.

Celtic mythology is enjoying a resurgence, and Yorkshire is home to some of the most intriguing ancient sites linked to this enduring culture. From Neolithic monuments and Gaelic festivals to modern media inspired by Celtic lore, North Yorkshire offers a compelling blend of myth, history, and landscape waiting to be explored.

Hands holding a house cut-out showing an EPC energy efficiency rating scale from A to G, representing ECO4 upgrades in Yorkshire.

If you’re in Yorkshire and your energy bills are biting, the ECO4 scheme could help you access fully funded home upgrades. From loft and wall insulation to heat pumps, solar panels and smarter heating controls, these improvements can make your home warmer, more efficient and cheaper to run.

Hand sprinkles rolled oats into a glass of oat milk on a red-and-white check cloth, illustrating simple plant-based milk.

Yorkshire’s coffee scene has quietly gone plant-based without losing its edge. From Leeds to York, baristas now master oat (and more) for flawless microfoam, better flavour, and sustainable choices. This isn’t a trend—it’s how Yorkshire serves great coffee, your way.

Three large glass dessert bowls filled with indulgent sundaes topped with doughnut bites, sauces, fruit, and cream, set against a retro American diner backdrop with vintage signs and teal chairs.

From pirate taverns and haunted hideaways to Americana diners and motorsport-inspired menus, Yorkshire’s quirky restaurants turn dining into an adventure. Step beyond the ordinary and discover the region’s most unusual places to eat, where great food meets unforgettable experiences.

Cosy dining area at My Thai (Old Steps) in Leeds featuring wooden chairs, floral ceiling décor, and a large window with natural light.

Tucked away on York Place, My Thai (Old Steps) might just be Leeds’ best-kept secret. Authentic dishes, warm service, and serious flavour make this hidden gem one to remember.

A black ceramic essential oil diffuser emitting mist, placed on a rustic wooden stool beside a white freestanding bathtub. Nearby are two small essential oil bottles, a wooden bath brush, a candle, and a glass soap dispenser on a wooden bath tray. Lush green plants and a woven basket complete the calming spa-like bathroom setting.

Step inside a true Yorkshire home, where the scent of tradition meets the power of essential oils. From cosy dinners to calming rituals, discover how fragrance transforms everyday living.

Vibrant wild garlic soup garnished with a swirl of cream and fresh herbs, served at The Abbey Inn with Cornish Sea Salt branding visible on the table

Cornish Sea Salt isn’t just seasoning, it’s craftsmanship in crystal form. From an exquisite evening at The Abbey Inn to transformative home cooking, here’s how this salt changed the way I cook.