Record Store Day 2020

5 months later finally reunited with Holly! The last time we seen each other was back in March the weekend before lockdown happened where we went to Tiny Rick's Cafe to play board games.

For my birthday Holly said she would get me the special Record Store Day 2020 release of  Bastille - All This Bad Blood. Go to town to get the record and have lunch at Naked Noodle which was pre planned before I went with Jo on Wednesday night. We got to town for 10:30 there was a small queue. We were so lucky because we got the last record in the shop! Holly joked while we were outside "what would you do if the person in front got the last one." It was the last one at the front of the shelf as well and they said they did sell a couple already this morning so we got there at the right time as it was open from 8am.

It's Bastille's first album but the extended version. I already have Bad Blood on vinyl that Callum got me 2 years ago for my birthday. This also has Other People's Heartache which is the first mixtape of cover mash ups they put out that has never been on vinyl.

I finally own a record player! But actually really scared to open my record's I do have and play them on it. It's nice and compact so doesn't take up much room which I will need to try soon as I can't just leave it to collect dust.

We went round and did some shopping then went to Naked Noodle for lunch at around 1. Everything felt so much more expensive without the half price discount.

Grilled Salmon Roll - Salmon, avocado, sweet sauce, crunch - £12

Avocado Maki - £4

Tempura Roll - Salmon, Avocado with Teriyaki Sauce - £12

Chicken Gyoza - £6

Matcha Mochi Ice Cream - £2.80

The sushi was really nice but the gyoza wasn't as good as when I went with Jo. These were overcooked and looking a bit burnt. The mochi ice cream was nice and refreshing for after.

It was so nice to finally catch up and see each other face to face. It was also weird being in town as it was busy but we never actually went to Liverpool One. Not really a fan of having to wear a mask in all the shops and having to use hand gel when you enter as it dries my hands out. But this is the new normal. We had to queue to go into most shops but it went really quick even for Primark even though the queue was long and around the shop.

Thanks Holly for the best birthday presents!

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Allerton Manor

The Old Stables - Breakfast

Went to Allerton Manor Golf Club - The Old Stables with Jo and Sarah for breakfast this morning. We've not been out together for ages! Can't remember the last time we had a proper catch up it's been that long. Sarah hasn't even been in the gym with us she works that much! She was actually in work after so we were lucky to even get some time with her for breakfast.

There's only 3 things on the breakfast menu - full English breakfast, veggie breakfast or a bacon/sausage bap with optional egg. I did see someone get poached egg on toast which isn't on the menu so not sure if members get a different menu and get more choice? I would have definitely preferred that and on their Instagram I've seen avocado on toast...

Jo got the veggie breakfast - 2 veggie sausages, 2 hash browns, mushroom, tomato, beans, egg and toast

Me and Sarah both got the bacon and egg bap.

Jo got a choice of how she wanted her egg we never. The plate was nice but way too small - it was like a saucer side dish! Could have done with a proper full sized plate. You can't really go wrong with a fried egg and some bacon. The lunch/dinner menu looks good so will have to go back another time to try the food. It's nice in there as it's a golf club. 

Sarah likes to get activity related presents so on Wednesday 9th December we're going to Chester Zoo to see the lanterns which looks good! Looking forward to that even though we've still not manged to go on last year's present due to corona sadly.

When I got back I baked some Matcha White Chocolate Cookies as I'm meeting Holly tomorrow and not seen her since March I said I'd bake her something when we next meet up. They didn't turn out as good as the first time as they're not as big and not sure why! But they still tasted good so that's all that matters. You eat with your mouth not your eyes and they do look like cookies!

Recipe here.

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