An Edible Voyage

October 2021 Despite Italy's reputation for excellent coffee, being a flat white sort of a girl, I'm generally not taken with Italian coffee, finding espressos too intense and cappuccinos too weak and frothy.  Pappare, in Bologna's historic centre, did come up trumps with an excellent cappuccino though.  Not only that, the display of croissants was particularly exciting, with white and dark chocolate stuffed charcoal croissants balanced by the nuttiness of sesame, alongside pistachio cream, and vegan dark chocolate and raspberry.  And there was definitely no shortage of filling.  One might be forgiven for thinking there was too much chocolate ganache stuffed in to my croissant as every bite caused another blob too ooze out, but really, can there ever be too much filling?!  They also offer hand brew coffee, as well as savoury pastries, sandwiches, and more substantial brunch/ lunch. Find Pappare on Via De' Giudei. Another coffee that really has to be tried once b...

July 2021 I'm totally onboard with the raw cake craze.  Not only do I feel better being full of nutrients rather than sugar, but I actually prefer them - more flavour, less sickly, and a variety of textures.  It's a win-win in my book.  That's why if I lived in Liverpool, it would be dangerous.  The Nakery is all my dreams come true, a big kid in a (raw) sweet shop. There are so many goodies to choose between - cheesecakes, cake jars, brownies, blondies, cookie dough and chocolate bars - raspberry shortbread, salted caramel... and all vegan and refined sugar free.  I really couldn't choose so I told myself it's not every day that I'm in Liverpool and stocked up! The strawberry cheesecake was delicious - creamy and fruity but light and fresh.  They also have some very exciting fruit and veg combos in their smoothies and shakes - PBJ smoothie with raspberries and peanut butter? Yes please! And the All The Greens smoothie felt like it contained a week's worth ...