Well, that’s it, the summer is officially over. It’s not the cooler weather or the sudden appearance of socks, no, it’s the fact we have to say goodbye to our beach hut for another eight months. From the beginning of May until September we’ve had this little oasis of summer on Weymouth beach. No more … More LET’S HEAR IT FOR THE BEACH HUT!
We love this place! What? You want me to say some more? Weymouth has its fair share of Spanish Tapas but this is by far the best we’ve visited. Fairly recently opened (September 2014?) it occupies a double fronted building by the Town Bridge on Trinity Road that’s been many restaurants over the years, all … More LA CASA ESPANOLA – Weymouth
ITALIAN FINE DINING Al Molo is in the old Pier Bandstand on Weymouth’s Esplanade. My parents-in-law had their wedding reception here, many moons ago now, and we last visited when it was a Chinese restaurant for their anniversary, also many moons ago. So we’ve always had a bit of a soft spot for this place. … More AL MOLO – Weymouth
Having recently survived Camp Bestival us Dumplings are now suffering severe withdrawal symptoms. We want to be back there NOW! So to prolong that festival feeling we got ourselves a copy of the fabulous Anna Mae’s Mac N Cheese cookbook. Anna Mae was one of the culinary stars at CB and she’s been serving up … More BOOK – Anna Mae’s Mac n Cheese
I have a terrible confession. Please don’t judge me. But I’ve reached the age of 40 something or other and I’ve never been to a music festival. I know, shameful isn’t it? But last weekend all that changed. The Dumplings went to Camp Bestival in the lush grounds of Lulworth Castle. And words cannot … More CAMP BESTIVAL – We love you!
We love a beach hut here at Dumpling HQ. Nothing can beat it this time of year. Picnics in the day, BBQ’s in the evening. But if you don’t fancy cooking yourself, why not try one of the many beach cafes liberally sprinkled along our glorious coast? Our local on Weymouth Esplanade is the always … More BEACH HUT LIFE – Weymouth Esplanade
In search of the ultimate cream tea #1 Here at Dumpling HQ we’re constantly on the lookout for the ultimate cream tea. It’s becoming something of an obsession in fact. Everyone has their own criteria for scone based greatness and here are our must haves: 1. Warm scone. Homemade, obvs. 2. Plain not fruity. … More TEA & SUPPER ROOM – Worth Matravers
Let’s hear it for the local shop! We love this place. Located on the forecourt of a petrol station, in an old workshop, it’s a classic case of making a purse out of a sow’s ear. Once inside you’re transported to foodie heaven. Majority of it local too. Check out the freshly baked bread. And … More KATE’S FARM SHOP – Owermoigne
Shabby-beachcomber-chic! The best places to eat are always those unexpected cafes or restaurants that blindside you. We saw a handwritten sign on the way to Portland Castle with the kids, blink and you’ll miss it. It mentioned something about pizza and did it say Billy West? Billy Whizz? All we knew for sure was even … More BILLY WINTERS – Ferrybridge, Weymouth
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