DOWN THE HATCH LIVERPOOL (MATTYB RECOMMENDS)

I used to love going to the old Le Bataeu club on Duke Street when I was younger (we were over 18 obviously!) so nostalgia meant I was very sad to see it close down a few years ago. This sadness was quickly replaced with excitement however once I found out that it's basement would be taken over by Down The Hatch, Liverpool's very first real veggie/vegan junk food restaurant. It was about time that Liverpool city centre got it's very own modern meat free venue and last week was when we finally got round to being able to booking a table and giving it a try after all the Christmas and new year madness.

LEFTOVER NUT ROAST PIE

 

So I've shared my perfect nut roast recipe earlier in the month and let me tell you something, it's well lush. However sometimes, try as you might you can't always eat wants in front of you especially if you have issues with portion control like I do. This recipe uses all your left over nut roast and the trimmings from your Sunday roast and transforms it into a fabulous next day meal. A delicious dinner and no waste. It's a win/win situation all round really!

CHOCOLATY "A AND A" GLUTEN FREE GOODNESS

It's day two of the bank holiday weekend and as B*Witched would say, "The rain goes on, on, on and on again".Time for some more chocolaty treats I think. I love cakes that have ground almonds rather than flour. I just think the cake tastes a lot more moist and always seems a lot lighter and the main benefit is that your "gluten free" friends can enjoy a slice or two as well.

So one "A" is for almonds do what is the second one for. Well, I like any cake were I can incorporate some Amaretto into it, my boozy weapon of choice for any over 18 treat and hey, it is the bank holiday so I think a little bit of booze is called for. Not that I ever really need an excuse for a little tipple. This cake requires a bit more work than my chocolate brownies so make sure you have an electric whisk ready to whip up some egg whites and lets get cracking!