Ghent is one of my favourite European cities; its serene canals are lined with 15th century architecture of absolutely breathtaking beauty. Unspoilt by the tourist hordes of Brugge, and with less of the ugly modern development of Brussels, it’s city … Read More
Aldi continue to amaze me with their excellent, exquisite selection of wines from around the world. New Zealand, already famous for its superb Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc now produces some excellent Pinot Noir which has a deserved reputation that improves … Read More
Having family in the West Country gives me the perfect base from which to explore the delicious delights of Devon. This was my second visit to the Start Bay Inn; I adore its location on Slapton Sands, a long spit … Read More
I spent a year in Bordeaux as a student and several months in Paris after I graduated. In my humble opinion there is no nation that rivals France for cuisine. Some of their farming methods are dubious if not cruel … Read More
The great pleasure of being a wine journalist is that one gets invited to a surfeit of tastings. Early spring is when many of the big wholesalers and distributors launch their new annual wine lists to the trade. The new … Read More
London E8 4QJ Open Saturday: 9am – 5pm As I had to venture to the east end of London from my home in NW10 for an afternoon event at the Copperbox, I decided to make a day trip of it … Read More
Now I really have heard it all. Mars, the owners of the Dolmio range are putting a message on their most popular products that are laden with salt, sugar and fat. The message? Only eat this product once a week. … Read More
A great kebab should have three things going for it; good quality chicken, a terrific marinade and cooking till the meat is just done so it’s juicy and tender. Add some interesting salad ingredients, flatbreads, a couple of mates and … Read More