We all seem to have such busy lives and it is important to try and make sure that you still manage to spend time with family.

In our home it’s important to me that we all endeavour to sit down to a family dinner. It gives us time to catch up on what has been happening during the day and enjoy a bit of family time.

With the kids all but grown up now this isn’t always easy as they always seem to be out with either their partners or friends.

However we all ensure we are free on Friday’s because this is our family night.

Occassionally I make the effort to cook a meal, but usually if I can I will pursuade everbody to take a stroll down to our local Indian eatery. It’s only a short 5 minute stroll away so we can all relax and enjoy a drink with our meal then take a nice leisurely walk home at the end of the evening.

We have been eating at the same restaurant for at least 5 years and it is amazing how many different refurbishments they have gone through in that time period.

When we first started going there they had a lot of worn out looking bar furniture. This was soon replaced and in came the caf© furniture phase. This was certainly an improvement, but in my opinion still not the right look for an Indian Restaurant.

Within about 6 months another refurbishment followed and out went the old and in came the beautiful contemporary furniture.

I absolutely love this look and it has given the whole restaurant a whole new lease of life.

They always seem to be showcasing new ideas and just recently have introduced a stunning buffet area.

As well as an endless supply of popodams and accompaniments, they have about 20 different dishes you can try.

It is good because you get a chance to try different dishes that you wouldn’t normally order and if you don’t like it, then it doesn’t matter you just try something else.

Well all this writing about food has made me hungry and even though it’s only Tuesday I might just have to put forward to the family that we have a curry tonight as I can already savour my prawn biryani!!