B Block Pizza Launch

Earlier this month, we got to see the launch of the new B Block Pizza in the newly developed Chocolate Quarter in Keynsham which stands on the former Cadbury’s Chocolate factory site. 

This stylish new pizzeria is open throughout the day, serving up breakfast and lunch and dinner and although boasts an impressive pizza selection, they offer much more. 

Pizza chef Ben, formerly of award winning pizza restaurant Flour & Ash, and his team have created an amazing pizza menu that I was fortunate to try. 

Here are just a few that was on offer 

B Block only use the freshest of ingredients in their cooking and with the vegetables and meat coming from Bristol based suppliers and the flour from Gloucester, you are guaranteed that what you’re eating is as fresh as it can possibly be! 

B Block are open 7 days a week but do close at 9pm Tuesday-Friday, 4pm Monday and Midday Sunday due to being located in a residential building. 

You can find them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @bblockpizza

Block Cafe
Brookmead
The Chocolate Quarter
Trajectus Way
Keynsham
Bristol
BS31 2GJ

Spring Menu Tasting at The Stable Bristol

Never one to turn down the offer of free food, I got the chance to try out the Spring menu  at The Stable on Bristols harbourside. Specialising in pizzas, pies and ciders, I'm surprised I hadn't actually visited this place sooner!

 

For starters we tucked in to an amazing sharing board, full of Devonshire cured meats and West Country cheeses. The pickled cucumber was especially beautiful! 

Then it was next on to salads and pizzas. My favourites being The Big Jerk; Spicy jerk chicken with full punchy flavours and Billy the Kid; with goats cheese, spinach and roasted hazelnuts. All pizzas were wonderfully thin and crispy and generous in size. The salads were packed full of flavour, the butternut squash and feta cheese was a firm favourite in our table.

 

Next came cider tasting. With over 80 varieties on offer, I was surprised at how much knowledge the in house cider masters knew! We got to sample a selection of various types and although I'm no cider expert, I learnt a few things and found new favourites. 

 

As the evening ended, it was only right that it ended sweetly. The dessert pizza! All hail this simple yet heavenly slice of delight that has now got me ridiculously hooked. The thought of it made me shake my head. With the idea that pizza should only ever be savoury. WRONG! I'm now totally converted. Rich hazelnut chocolate sauce, mascarpone and toasted hazelnuts on a wood fired dough base is the way to win my heart. 

 

Have you tried The Stable yet? Check here to see your nearest location.

**Disclaimer; Although the meal was complimentary, all opinions are my own**

Junk Food Beach Blankets

Now I've never been one to give excuses for my fat. I have it, it's on me. And I'd like to thank pizza, cakes and a whole host of other junk foods that have made my body what it is today lol

With my tattoos on my arms displaying my love of pizza, bacon, cupcakes, donuts, even a whole picnic basket(!) it's no surprise that I enjoy the aesthetics of food not just the taste. So when I stumbled upon a Pizza beach blanket, there was no question that I was passing it by. 

Good old EBay. It never fails to let me down with the odd things I stumble upon. I read the listing over and was sceptical at what I might receive. We've all seen those comedy posts where someone had thought they'd bought a rug for their lounge but what arrived was a 10 inch rug for a dolls house. Or those dresses that you *know* aren't going to look anything like the gorgeous display images. But this 'blanket' was super cheap so I really didn't have much to lose. 

Isn't it super cute?! 

I know I'm not on a beach, but that's not going to stop me getting it out at any opportunity! 

So not only does this come in pizza print but they also do a big pink donut and a burger too! I'm already waiting for the burger one to arrive. Or if junk food isn't your thing then they have a range of mandala designs too.

These are thin yet pretty durable. It's almost like a thick sarong material that's silky and fluid like. Perfect not just for the beach or poolside but for picnics too. 

Which is your favourite? X