BLUEGRASS BBQ, HIGH WYCOMBE

Bluegrass BBQ has been on Hannah and I's radar for a few months after Hannah saw the Ten Mile Menu guys tweeting about a new BBQ joint opening up in Wycombe, we patiently waited and followed along on Facebook & Twitter until Tuesday last week rolled around and their doors opened.

As we walked in and took our seats I was struck by the décor, a simple retro American theme with custom decorated wall panels throughout helping set the scene for a genuine American BBQ joint and with the place settings and simply presented sauces I was reminded of my last real BBQ experience at Grillstock in Bristol. Also, the restaurant was surprisingly busy for 7pm on a Tuesday night, who know Wycombe was screaming out for good independent restaurants? Oh yeah, EVERYONE! (micro rant, over.)

I went for a pulled pork & brisket whilst Hannah opted for a simple pulled pork. The meat was perfectly cooked, still juicy and very tender, in fact I'd have to say it out did Grillstock for me and I'll definitely be going back shortly to try some more of their sauces and sample a few other items on the menu.

I didn't sweat about the non Paleo fries, sometimes life gives you BBQ and who would I be to say no?

P.S - Please go and support another indie restaurant in Wycombe - Mom's Diner. They are going through some tough times after their fire last year and need our support to get back on their feet. I'll be popping in for a coffee sometime this week!

 

AN AFTERNOON IN MARLOW

I've written about Marlow on my blog before, last time we went it was very cold and very fresh! It was still a little chilly last time we went but the sun did come out in the afternoon, so much so we could actually take our coats off.

Last time I complained about the lack of coffee spots, unfortunately not much has changed so instead we decided to drop into some back streets and explore a different side of Marlow. As you can see the architecture is lovely and still maintains the old English look so prevalent around Bucks, the old river side houses are to die for, especially when they come complete with their own dock.

We also stopped at the Marlow lock to watch a few boats come and go, including the junior British rowing team! On the way back to the car we stopped at a pub to soak up some sunshine and a glass of wine before heading home.

BOGNOR REGIS

Bognor Regis - the quintessential British sea side town complete with a Butlins just to make it really English

Being a country boy (the home counties no less) I rarely see the sea but I had to travel down south for work one morning and thought it might be interesting to take a look at the sea front in case something had changed over the last few years. I can safely say the sea is still there and Bognor is as miserable as ever!

Since Hannah is a Vancouver girl and has grown up surrounded by water I promised her we'd have a road trip with Eggs to a nice stretch of coast for a relaxed day of picnicking in the sunshine, when we get the sunshine? Maybe? Sometime soon? Please?!

EGGS BENEDICT

Eggs Benedict Charles Meyer.

How has it been 7 weeks since we collected this little Gremlin? I don't quite know but I've certainly enjoyed the ride! Now that he isn't waking up every two hours at night, relieving himself anywhere he pleases and attempting to commit suicide via stamping I can safely say he is part of our little team! Hannah has been planning to get a Frenchie since our trip to Vancouver last year when she fell in love with one we met at Bark & Fritz. (Note: Just thinking about Vancouver makes me miss is dearly. It's almost a year to the day)

Hannah has spent the last year researching the breed, engrossing herself almost completely in everything French Bulldog, talking to countless breeders to find one she is happy with, going to meet ups in London to see how they are in a 'pack', making sure she knows anything and everything about diet, training, etiquette, veterinary surgeries, insurance, health problems, crate training and learning how to spot a well bred Frenchie. She was like a women possessed and I've loved watching her passion and experience grow before we finally took the plunge on 5th May when we collected him from Charlotte who happens to be one of the most genuinely lovely and supportive women I have ever met. Seriously, her passion for these puppies was palpable as even today she texts Hannah to check everything is ok.