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  • Hi I’m Jodie I love discovering the restaurants I’d happily return to, recipes that become family favourites, products that genuinely earn their place in my home, and little moments that make everyday life feel special. Jodie Recommends is where I share the things I’d recommend to my closest friends-honest reviews, trusted finds and inspiration that’s…

  • 10 Summer Garden Essentials I Actually Recommend (All Available on Amazon)

    10 Summer Garden Essentials I Actually Recommend (All Available on Amazon)

    Long summer evenings are made for eating outside. Whether it’s a relaxed family barbecue, drinks with friends or dinner in the garden, these are the pieces I genuinely reach for every year. From lighting and tableware to little finishing touches, these are all things I’d happily recommend. Introduction There’s something special about spending long summer…


  • Thursday Live at Louis – Is it Manchester’s best midweek treat?

    Manchester has plenty of great restaurants, but every now and then somewhere offers something that makes a normal Thursday feel like a special occasion. I recently visited Thursday Live at Louis, and it completely lived up to the hype. I was invited by Louis to experience the evening (with 50% off our food), but as…


  • My Summer Hosting Essentials: The Things I Reach For Every Time

    Summer is one of my favourite times to have people over. There’s something about a table outside, plenty of sharing food and candles beginning to glow as the sun goes down that makes an evening feel special. I’m not someone who keeps hosting particularly minimal. I tend to make too much food, use several serving…


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