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
This is a question to which I have no unequivocal answer. People tell me that if something is truly wrong with their food they will voice it quietly, but at times they let it go because it’s not that bad … Read More
My good friend Anita invited me to her recent birthday bash and I was so blown away by these fishcakes, I begged her to blog them. So here they are in all their delicious glory. Bajan Fishcakes have been sampled, … Read More
Spectacularly tired iceberg passed off as a side salad Tasteless Chicken Milanese Juicy, perfectly rare steak The excellent Mirabeau wine St. George’s hotel passes itself off as a luxury hotel, about which I can neither deny nor confirm. I can, … Read More