As I get older, I seem to be more aware of the immensely irritating practices and traits that are ubiquitous in many restaurants. So here they are, in no particular order, my restaurant nightmares… 1) You wouldn’t expect a waiter … Read More
Let’s get one thing straight. MOST diets don’t work. I think any intelligent life form is aware of this. January for many people is usually filled with good intentions post appalling Christmas binges, many of which have just become the … Read More
Apparently Relate, the organisation that offers counselling services for every type of relationship is at its busiest after Christmas, dealing with a barrage of desperately unhappy people who have fought their way through the ‘festive’ period and are at breaking … Read More
You may think I’ve fallen down and hit my head; after all, who would devote a blog post to a kitchen towel? Well, like all the best ideas, simplicity is often at the heart of them. These award winning round … Read More
Contrary to popular belief, most foodies don’t find trashing a place amusing or pleasant. It’s just thoroughly depressing. You at least highlight the areas that are pleasing and hope that criticism is taken in the spirit that it was given. … Read More
I don’t know how many people have been enjoying the BBC2 series ‘Back in time for dinner’ which explores the implications of the introduction of various methods of cooking and buying our food over the decades, but it’s a fascinating … Read More
The feeding tube to force feed a geese Let’s get this straight. If anyone were to witness the conditions under which veal is produced in France, or the way battery hens are kept, or the way some geese and ducks … Read More
1) Never, ever, under any circumstances use gravy granules. Laden with salt, they add nothing but a fake taste to the meat juices and are utterly abhorrent in every way. 2) Make friends with your local butcher. A loyal customer … Read More