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We were lucky enough to be invited to stay in the Peak District for the bank holiday weekend and after a few essential purchases such as sleeping bags, we were all set.

We left on Friday evening after work and arrived at the camp site at 11:30pm. By that point it was dark and putting the tent up using the car lights was a bit challenging. Thankfully, due to the impressive skills of my brother-in-law, the tent was up in relatively quick time. We got a better view the next morning and here's our des res.

Tent
Our accommodation for the weekend 

Tent
Surprisingly spacious 

We were next to a sheep field which happened to be a gentle alarm in the mornings.

Lamb
Little alarm clocks!

For the afternoon, we went to nearby Ashbourne which is full of high end charity shops, crafts, antiques and tea rooms. We found a wonderful little bakery where we indulged a bit even though it was a little on the expensive side. Think £4 for a little jar of pate as a scale. The bakery shop did point out that there was this bar which specialises in gin and eventually we found that. The Artisan Cafe Bar was tucked away from the main street and it stocked so many gins it was bewildering. To give this place full justice, I will cover this in a separate post. There is also a specialist cheese shop which offered samples before you buy. Essential if you are faced with the unknown.

Ashbourne
Ashbourne high street

The evening was spend relaxing with family and friends before retiring to our tent which was wonderful on a clear night. Next post will cover The Artisan Cafe Bar before day 2.

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As a treat, Mrs Mayochup took me to a Persian restaurant where she and a friend had been to before for linner (the time between lunch and dinner). The outside didn't look like much however, once you're inside and sat down, you could almost feel that you are on holiday in Iran.

We didn't have a reservation and I didn't think that would be a problem as, being 4pm, it should be empty. Well, there was more people in there than I expected and after eating, I could see why.

After we ordered, the first thing that came was the freshly brewed Persian tea.


The pot is vibrant and is sat on top of a candle which is a neat idea as it stops the tea from getting cold too quickly.

We didn't get starters as we ordered the mixed grill for two which consisted of one grilled skewer of lamb chops, one grilled skewer of chicken, two grilled skewers of minced meat with tomatoes and two portions of saffron rice with barberries.



The mixed grill for two is big enough for three or four people and the rice was enough for four! The meat on the platter was marinated beautifully and each bite was just heaven. It is one of those dishes you never get tired of eating however, due to its size, we struggled over the finish line.

The bill came and it was much cheaper than we thought and is excellent value for money. I would recommend this place to anyone.

Score: 9/10

Madhi Restaurant
215 - 217 King Street
London
W6 9JT

Mahdi Restaurant Menu, Reviews, Photos, Location and Info - Zomato
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This may be a little odd reviewing tea but so many posts are about foods and meals in/out that I feel it is time to try something different. What is consistent at this time of the year is the healthy lifestyle that the vast majority of the population seems to be adopting.
Admittedly, this will be a very short post as there is very little you can write about tea but I was on the hunt for a different 'cuppa' as I have grown tired of the 'builders brew' at work plus I don't drink coffee. So, without any further delay, here's Waitrose lemon & ginger tea.

The front of the packet claims 'Refreshing and Zesty' and it is. It's lovely. I do like lemon and ginger and they both compliment each other beautifully. What's more, Waitrose home brand is significantly cheaper than the higher class tea companies such as Tea Pigs. Well worth a try.

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