Brits Are Consuming 2,331 Extra ‘Lockdown Calories’ A Week
While most of us will admit to eating and drinking more during lockdown, have you wondered exactly how many more calories you’re consuming now we’re all stuck at home? According…
Ellen Manning
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Ellen started as a news reporter on her local paper straight out of university, working her way up to become the chief reporter at national news agency the Press Association. There she spent six years gallivanting around the country - and the world - reporting on everything from troops in Afghanistan to the Olympics. After a stint writing telecoms news, she's now freelance and indulges in general wordsmithery for a variety of publications.
Her real passion is food, whether it's talking about, thinking about, or eating it. She's got her own blog Eat with Ellen (www.eatwithellen.com) and you'll most likely find her dragging her husband on a food-filled mission, either at home or further afield. Ellen's on board as Belle's resident food expert, giving you a monthly lowdown on upcoming events and openings, trends, issues, and what's hot and what's not in the world of food.
The Best Foods to Improve Your Lockdown Mood
We’d all agree that food is providing some much-needed happiness in these weird times. From the delight of scoffing a calorie-laden mail order brownie to seeking a bit of solace…
Life in Lockdown – What Makes Us Proud to be British?
What have the NHS, Joe Wicks, the Beatles, pubs, Marmite and a stiff upper lip all got in common? Apparently they’re some of the top things that make us proud…
Supporting Food & Drink Businesses Through the Coronavirus Crisis
A bit of a different column for you this month. Given that our bars, restaurants, cafes and most food-related businesses are closed at the moment and we’re all staying at…
March Food News with Eat with Ellen
Eek, I’m late. Sorry guys, it’s been one of those months. Needless to say, this time of year is not the easiest. It’s that limbo period where we seem to…
Escaping to the fells at The Black Bull, Sedbergh
When Belle visited The Black Bull in Sedbergh, Cumbria, we knew it was pretty good. From wonderful rooms with great views to an epic, innovative yet classic menu in the…
February Food News with Eat With Ellen
I’ll admit, when it comes to finding out about food and drink stuff in February it’s pretty hard to find anything that’s not related to the ‘V’ word. But having…
Revenge is Sweet: Brits Carry Out Four Revenge Acts a Year Each!
Ever been so angry with a partner, friend or colleague that you’ve carefully plotted your revenge. Nothing too extreme, of course, but a little comeback that will salve that nagging…
January Food News with Eat with Ellen
Happy New Year! Okay, we’re already back in the swing of things and January 1 seems a far distant memory, but there’s still plenty of the month to get through…
Escaping to the Lake District at Rothay Manor Hotel
There’s just something about the Lake District, isn’t there? Big landscapes, amazing views, a rugged world far far away from daily commutes, traffic jams and technology. Bleak at times, impressive…