A visit to my great pals Fi and Ian in Preston is nearly always dominated by food. I get there, my bessie’s husband has done something spectacular a la sous vide, the wine is flowing and I’m often introduced to … Read More
On the hottest summer day of the year I was out in Stratford for an afternoon meeting; having built up a colossal thirst I stopped at the King Edward pub in Stratford High Street for a late afternoon pint. Back … Read More
I used to love the blinis and caviar at the now closed Nikita’s Restaurant in a basement just off the Fulham Road. For years this was the only Russian restaurant in London, elegantly decked out with red velvet drapes with … Read More
The incomparable Maldon Sea Salt Exquisite Peter’s Yard Sourdough Biscuits Divine Poilane Bread Heavenly Abernethy Butter Meltingly soft award winning smoked salmon John Ross Jr. Food Porn – Baked Epoisse Duck’s eggs When people ask me what my favourite meal … Read More
Before WW2 my mother worked in Rotterdam as a nurse. I remember she would tell me, with a deep sadness in her eyes, what a beautiful city it once was; bustling streets, wide boulevards, the Delftsevaart and the lively old … Read More
Last time I was here it was a late sunny spring evening after, rather appropriately, watching Portsmouth beat Charlton Athletic before my beloved Pompey became mired in fraud and corruption. Several pints of the rather potent Nelson’s Blood bitter at … Read More
Buying wines you don’t know is always a hit and miss affair, especially in supermarkets and trade wholesalers. When you spot something that piques your interest it’s always worth buying one and, if it’s a keeper, go back and buy … Read More
Recipes evolve when you’re in the world of food. Sometimes it’s by happy accident and other times it’s because you have a sudden inspiration. By baking the courgettes and sweet potato the flavours are intensified and lift the whole dish. … Read More