So, you might remember that some time ago we taught you all how to climb Steep Hill without wanting to die. Wasn’t that just spectacular?
Well, we promised you a video and know you’ve been going out of your mind, wondering when you could see such a wonderful short film.
You’ll be pleased to know that the wait is finally over, enjoy!
You may have heard about the American food craze that is the cronut.
You’ve not heard of a cronut? Well crawl out from under that rock and I’ll tell you. Continue reading
Pancake Day is the best day of the year, after Christmas Day, obviously.
The only thing stopping it from being the best, is the fact no one ever really knows when it is.
It’s a well known fact that Easter can’t have a fixed date, because Good Friday and Easter Sunday must remain on these days of the week (Good Monday and Easter Wednesday just wouldn’t be right).
It’s also well known that you must use up all your eggs and that before Lent starts tomorrow. Lent is when Jesus didn’t eat for 40 days and 40 nights, apparently. I bet Jesus thoroughly enjoyed his pancakes though, I wonder if he likes Nutella too?
Either way, that bottle of golden syrup you bought last year will once again come in slightly useful.
Today is the one day of the year you’ll actually make and eat pancakes, although you probably have the ingredients in just about all year round. It only seems appropriate today.
Earlier today, by the train barrier on Lincoln High Street, free pancakes were being given out by the Luminous Christian community. I’d quite happily get stuck at the barriers if there were always free pancakes.
If you don’t want to buy one of those pre-mixed pancake mixes, here’s just one of many pancake recipes out there. It claims to make ‘perfect’ pancakes, we’d want nothing less.
But we hope you all have a flipping wonderful Pancake Day!
In uphill Lincoln, there’s a cosy little establishment named Café Zoot.
Unlike the name suggests, it is in fact a restaurant. Continue reading
You can have your potatoes many ways, but this week all eyes are on the chip.
Tomorrow is the last day of National Chip Week. (Noooooo). Continue reading
So, picture this, you’re in Lincoln and someone mentions a stop off for coffee/tea/cake.
Then you remember you’re never more than a metre from a tea or coffee shop.
Our latest find is Churchills Restaurant & Coffee Bar.
Located on the High Street, opposite Carluccio’s, this cosy coffee shop is modern with a relaxed atmosphere. Not the usual tatty looking leather sofas and patterned bucket chairs placed round a coffee table. It definitely feels more like a restaurant, with cushions on the seats to soften the mood (and the seats).
The menu contains a selection of hot and cold drinks, all at reasonable prices. They also serve meals, as it’s also a restaurant. How lovely if you’re struggling to choose between food or coffee.
The desserts and cake selection is definitely amazing, so many different puddings. So many we spent several minutes umm-ing and ahh-ing over what to get. Eventually I opted for a warm scone, you may pronounce this as ‘scon’ (we’ll save that debate for another time), with jam and cream.
Finally the staff are really friendly and welcoming, which makes everything so much better. It runs on waitress service too, so there’s none of the embarrassing slow walk across with a tray of hot beverages. If you’re in hurry, (you’re obviously busy), you might as well stop by to pick up something to take away.
It’s been almost 24 hours since this bizarre comedy graced our screens.
If you missed Inside No 9, then seriously, stop whatever you’re currently doing. Cancel any plans for the next 30 minutes.
Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith have brought us yet another amazing programme, but in the usual weird style. After Psychoville, we’d expect nothing less than creepy characters and shocking storylines.
Episode 1 is appropriately named ‘Sardines’. The hiding game, which you’ve probably never played (unlucky). If you’re still confused, Yahoo has the answer to everything. No really, it does.
If all this talk of sardines has made you a bit peckish, here’s a load of recipes you might want to try.
So, the entire episode is more or less set in a wardrobe, the best part being when Ben Willbond, (the attractive one from Horrible Histories), joins the fun. Who wouldn’t want to be trapped in a wardrobe with Ben though? Really.
If you’re on the edge of your seat, click this wonderful link to visit BBC iPlayer. If you’ve already seen it, episode 2 will be opening its door next Wednesday at 10pm on BBC2.
If you’re a regular here at Lincoln & That, you’ll know that a couple of months back we reviewed Liquor. If you’re an even bigger fan, you’ll have read about their open mic night, (every Monday if you missed it).
Recently two fifths of L&T went along to see what was on offer. We received the usual entertainment from local musicians showcasing their acoustic talents.
The organiser came to the stage to let us know that there would be a slight delay before the next act. In true student style, most of the room saw this as the perfect opportunity to replenish their drinks.
What we heard next was definitely unexpected. And unlike anything we’d heard before.
A man on the stage, with a guitar and a computer set up on the floor. Singing into a microphone whilst playing the guitar. Bet you’re wondering why this is so fantastic?
It was then all played back live, on a loop. Impressive right?
Still baffled? Look. Look now.
Loop Cycle plays regularly in the Lincoln area, so if you’re free, pop down and give this unusual genre a listen.
Play Zone. That soft play area that you spent hours in as a child, attending the birthday parties of yourself and your friends. By friends, we mean everyone in your class, because your mum didn’t want anyone feeling left out.
Why are we telling you this? Because Tuesday is student night. That means you can get together (with people you actually like), and relive your youth. Continue reading
In 2006, the country was graced with a wonderful new drama, Waterloo Road. Who’d have thought that 8 years down the line we’d have had 9 series? Definitely not us.
Last week the show returned to our screens on BBC1, after the Christmas break, bringing yet more drama and troublesome teens to the school. Continue reading
Now, I know in Lincoln you’ll probably be spoilt for choice when it comes to looking for a cafe or tea room. If you think Lincoln is running short on this type of place then seriously, you must love a hot beverage.
If you like tea rooms and pastel colours, this might just be up your street. Or hill.
Lincoln has a lot of bars, it’s the perfect place to be if you love a good bar crawl. With a delightful mix of big chains and independent bars, Kind is one of Lincoln’s unique bars. You’ve probably passed it without even realising.