Danny Malin and Toddla T have joined forces to create a Christmas song all about their love for the humble Yorkshire pudding.
It's not what we ever thought a Christmas song would be about, but we are absolutely here for it.
Youtube star Danny Malin, the face of Rate My Takeaway, has teamed up for the third year running with Toddla T to create the new song 'Santa's From Up North'.
Both being proud Yorkshiremen, the song is a ode to their favourite part of the roast dinner - the Yorkshire pud.
Danny said: "There's nowt folk love more than a good Yorkshire pudding especially on their Christmas dinner.
"I think all families need some Christmas cheer in these winter months. So what better way than to release a classic belter which raises money for children's charities.
"And of course as proud Yorkshiremen, Toddla T from the Steel City and I, there's nothing we like more than a good Yorkshire pudding."
Toddla T said: "It's great to work with my mate Danny again and this year's tune promises to be soft, fluffy and enjoyable as the Yorkshire puddings themselves."
Danny has been filming the music video for the new song at the White Rose Shopping Centre with Leeds-based Motiv Productions.
Image: Danny Malin
Every year, Danny donates money from the profits that the song makes to a chosen charity and this year it will be Leeds Hospitals Charity.
He said: "While the song hopes to provoke everyone to have some fun for the festive season, we know that it's a difficult time for many. We've therefore decided to donate money each year to a charity close to our hearts and this year it's Leeds Hospitals Charity."
Popular pizza pop-up Edges Pizza has opened a permanent home in Leeds city centre.
Last summer you may have had the privilege to enjoy a slice of Edges Pizza at one of their many pop-up residencies across the city.
Their longest stint was at the sun-drenched roof terrace of Green Room, and it's safe to say their pizza went down an absolute treat.
Since then they've been a little quiet, but all for good reason. Edges Pizza has just opened a permanent new takeaway under the arches in Holbeck, and it's absolutely class.
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Owners Grace and Edge who are from Harrogate opened Edges two years ago, taking inspiration from trips to New York over the years.
They've completely transformed the space into a proper love letter to the big apple. It will operate mainly as a takeaway, but there is a small seating area where you can perch and tuck into your pie.
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The menu is perfectly curated, consisting of eight pizzas and three dips. And trust us, they are absolutely massive.
We opted for the American Hot with spicy pepperoni, banana peppers and parmesan as well as the mushroom pie topped with garlic creme fraiche and chestnut mushrooms.
Drizzled and dunked into moreish hot honey, it's rivalling some of the best pizza in the city.
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For now, grabbing a pizza from Edges operates through a pre-order system. Pre-orders open at 12pm the day before via their website, you can pick your collection time and then you simply have to rock up and get your pizza.
There's loads of parking available nearby and if there are any remaining slots available you can pre-order up to an hour before collection.
We've got a feeling they're going to very busy indeed.
A cafe dedicated entirely to matcha gelato has just opened in Leeds
Clementine Hall
Matcha is well and truly taking Leeds (and the country) by storm.
You're probably bored of hearing us talk about matcha, and to be honest we're getting a little bit bored writing about it.
But, this time it's different.
This is M Plus Matcha, a brand-new matcha store that's just opened near Leeds University who not only serve your classic matcha lattes but also bucket loads of freshly-churned gelato.
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And to make things even better, they've got four on offer all at different percentages to suit your taste.
Soft and grassy, smooth and creamy, full and velvety…or deep and bold (they said it, not us) - this spot is truly a matcha lover’s summer paradise.
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If you're not sure what flavour you fancy, the lovely staff are on hand to help and can offer tasters of each percentage before you commit to a cone or a tub so you're not left disappointed.
The space is gorgeously light and airy, complete with matcha-coloured walls and plenty of matcha-coloured seating for you to perch and enjoy your treats.
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Right opposite the Parkinson Building, we can see M Plus Matcha becoming a fantastic hub for students to whack their laptops out for a couple of hours whilst getting their caffeine fix.
The drinks menu includes iced matcha lattes, hot matcha, matcha lemonades and loads more. Basically, if you're of the opinion that matcha tastes like grass then we do not recommend you going.
But if you love it like us, then you're in for a treat.
Clementine Hall -
1st December 2023 
