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Fran Finds FoodSeptember 23, 2018October 1, 2018

Lunch At Canto – Modern Portuguese Restaurant

Ancoats in Manchester City Centre is quickly becoming one of my favourite places to go to for food. A lot of development is happening at the moment with new apartment buildings, townhouses and specialist food retailers emerging in the area. Yesterday I parked there and went for a walk to find somewhere to eat with…

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Fran Finds FoodSeptember 20, 2018September 23, 2018

Angkor Soul: A Cambodian Gem In Altrincham

Cambodian food?? Never tried one before! I was intrigued when I saw a review on Facebook about a Cambodian restaurant located in Altrincham. The market in Altrincham has lots of good food, drinks and just unique things in general. Love that place, so I don’t mind going all the way there (or close to the…

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Frangipane Flies FarSeptember 16, 2018January 6, 2019

Las Vegas Pt.3: Welcome To The World Master IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship

“A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.”  Lao Tzu Wednesday, August 22nd, 2018. The World Master Championship has finally begun. I had to leave the very comfy bed at the Venetian (part 2) for a more convenient and budget-friendlier hotel nearer to the championship venue. The Westgate. From Venetian, I took…

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Frangipane Flies FarSeptember 8, 2018May 9, 2019

Las Vegas Pt.1: A Solo Journey To The Famous Strip with Thomas Cook

“The man who goes alone can start today, but he who travels with another must wait till that other is ready.” Henry David Thoreau In all my 30+ years of living… I have never been on a solo holiday. I go abroad on my own sure but at the end of the flight, I was…

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Fran Finds FoodSeptember 4, 2018September 22, 2018

Keripik Tempe: Tasty Market Snack

When you visit Indonesia, you must try the market snacks. In Indonesian, the term is called ‘jajanan pasar’ and the choice is plenty. For now, let’s look at what’s called keripik. Keripik or kripik means crackers or chips. There are many varieties of sweet and savoury ones made from fruits and vegetables. The street vendor…

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Fran Finds FoodSeptember 2, 2018November 10, 2018

Satay: The Popular Indonesian Street Food

  Originated in Java, Indonesia, Satay is a popular street food that has become a national dish. Diced/sliced pieces of meat are seasoned and then skewered with bamboo sticks. This street vendor sells chicken and goat, although Satay can have many meat variations from rabbit, to seafood or even organs such as intestines or liver.…

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Chilango nudos
Fran Finds FoodSeptember 2, 2018September 8, 2018

Chilango: Mexican Flavours In Manchester City

Very tasty Mexican cuisine inspired restaurant. Chilango serves burritos, nachos, nudos, tacos and salads. I’m in love with the hot box from this place. Served with rice, and your choice of beans, meat, salad, sauce, cheese and guacamole. The food components are all laid out in hot containers in front of you so you can pick…

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Fran Finds FoodSeptember 2, 2018September 9, 2018

Trove: A Levenshulme Cafe & Bakery

A small, lovely independent cafe located in Levenshulme. This place has a 4.5-star rating on Trip Advisor and is known for their seasonal menu and handmade products. The menu itself is suitable for breakfast, brunch and lunch, served until 4pm. It was a Saturday afternoon, after a 2-hour session in the gym I really needed…

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Fran Finds FoodSeptember 2, 2018September 22, 2018

Nuts & Cacao Energy Bites Recipe

I am guilty of bad snacking. Crisps, milk chocolates and cookies. I have a desk job, and I always crave something sweet to eat mid-morning or mid-afternoon aside from my normal breakfast, lunch, and fruits. I eat regularly, especially small snacks. I always think I’ll burn it off later in the gym (which I do,…

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Entry 32: Shoryu Ramen Always a pleasure to eat here. Tried the seasonal menu today, it was lovely even when I forgot to ask for the additional vinegar 😆 #japanesefood #ramen #manchester #restaurant #food #foodie #foodblog #foodshare #goodfood #foodlove #eat #noodles
Entry 31: Abu Dhabi. The view from Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque at night. The largest mosque in UAE. #travel #abudhabi #unitedarabemirates #tourism #solotravel #artistic #traveltheworld #journals #travelphoto #travelblog #grandmosque #memories
Entry 30: The good memories. Past achievements, they're good memories. I've competed a bit, I've won and lost, it's all good... but perhaps it's time to stop looking back. Time to look ahead. #bjj #brazilianjiujitsu #jiujitsu #competition #fightingfit #grappling #fitness #training #memories #purplebelt #experience #futureplans
Entry 29: Street Food Just waiting on lunch, being cooked near a beach somewhere in Bali. I think Satay is one of the best street foods out there 😋 #travel #food #streetfood #satay #tasty #foodie #foodblog #travelblog #lovefood #traveller #funtimes #foodshare #bali #indonesia
Entry 28: Dubai Woke up to a frosty morning reminded me of sunshine and heat in Dubai. First place I visited was the Dubai Mall ☺️ #travel #memories #solotravel #adventure #blog #heat #dubai #travelblog #funtimes #traveltheworld #journals #happydays
Entry 27: Anywhere, anytime. Not a workout on the beach but fun to do regardless 🤣 #handstand #practice #cartwheel #fun #beach #traveltheworld #journals #training #travelblog #stayactive #baliindonesia
Entry 26: Sweet treats. Waiting in line to try some Lokma. Freshly fried then topped with sugar syrup. #travel #food #turkish #foodie #foodshare #flashbackfriday #funtimes #explore #dubai #solotravel #foodadventure
Entry 25: Dubai Garden Glow. Sparkling, colourful, glowing art... it was a nice, long, warm walk at night to see all of the display at this theme park. #travel #dubai #solotravel #funtimes #traveltheworld #art #themepark #warmnights #nightwalk #colourful #artistic #travelphotoblog #travelblog #magical
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