Eating Out @ Saddlers, Durham

There’s something I find special yet comforting about eating out at a Café with friends. They are the perfect place for catching up over tasty food that don’t necessarily cost a lot.. After all, hanging out with friends is all about the company, right? I recently travelled to Durham, one of the places I love to visit which just so happens to be where one of my good friends live. The reason I enjoy going to Durham is because of its beautiful scenery, peaceful surroundings and for shopping of course.

It was really a spontaneous day out, so we decided to meet up for some lunch and shopping, as girls do. Of course we needed energy before we started our shopping marathon so we walked around the city centre trying to decide where to eat lunch. One of the things I adore about Durham are the numerous café’s dotted around the city, some of which are hidden and only the locals would know where they are situated. We came across a café called Saddlers and decided to pop in to get a spot of lunch. BEST decision of the day! J My friend and I were both very surprised by the amount of people already eating inside as it was a weekday. But once we sat down and looked at the menu, glanced around.. We knew we had chosen the right place and the reason behind why it was such a popular spot. Plus they have a wide variety of breakfast, lunch, desserts and other scrumptious sounding dishes on the menu.

The staff were very friendly and the café felt very homely with an incredibly relaxed environment, that’s why I think Saddler’s is a favourite place for many living in the area (it could also be the affordable price of food too). I ordered the Homemade Vegetable Soup with ½ Panini & Butter, which was tasty & flavourful, a wonderful winter warmer (although winter is yet to arrive). My friend opted for the BBQ Chicken Wrap with Coleslaw, which she thoroughly enjoyed. 

The panini was sooooo unbelievably soft & tasty

I definitely recommend this Café to all who may find themselves wondering the beautiful streets of Durham in future. The prices are affordable, service is great, surroundings are comfortable yet stylish and overall it is just an ideal place to eat out.

 

  

Wendy 

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Shopping @ TKMaxx

Going shopping, wandering through the shopping centre, strolling down the high street.. With a purpose, might I add, of buying a certain something you NEED.. Then-getting-distracted-and-end-up-buying-a-load-of-things-that-you-don’t-really-need-but-just-want-or-something-you-found-was-pretty-in-the-store-OR-was-on-sale-and-you-couldn’t-walk-away-and-resulting-in-you-forgetting-what-it-was-you-needed-to-buy! Yeah, we all experience those kind of days.. Even me, but especially me!

This happened to me in one store, (yes, one store!) then I went home without even buying the things I needed to buy.
 Thank you TKMaxx!

Thank you so very much!!!

Here are the items that I purchased…

Cupcake Tray

Lever Arm Fruit Juicer

Lemon Preserver

Kilner Jar Mug

Cake Decorating Turntable

Anti-Slip Chopping Board 

And I finally became a TKMaxx & Homesense Treasure Card holder! Yaaaay!

Aside from the TKMaxx Shopping Haul, which were all surprisingly kitchen items, I recommend you have a look in store, you’d be amazed at the sheer amount of things you can find and the sale/clearance items aren’t bad either. You'll be sure to find something you like.

[I would like to point out that NO, you are not restricted to only purchasing kitchenware in TKMaxx as Homeware, Clothing, Shoes, Electricals, Outdoor and Children’s sections are also available.]




Wendy x