Rubio’s, Harlesden Food and Music to Applaud by M. Kuehn
A recent visit to Rubio’s for brunch on a lazy Saturday morning in my old hood gave me much food for thought. Harlesden, for those not familiar with this part of North West London, has seen a tremendous hike in … Read More
Le Coude Fou, Paris by Michael R. Goss
Visiting Paris for the first time since Brexit felt like visiting a lover you are about to seperate from forever. Brexit left a bitter taste in my mouth, being forcibly separated from a continent whose history, life, culture and especially food still … Read More
Blackberry Sauce by M. Kuehn
Sauce brings everything together on a plate. Gravy for the roast, a silky Hollandaise draped over poached eggs, the five French mother sauces showing off a vital skill if you want to be considered a decent cook. This particular glossy, … Read More
Festive Fish and Chips by M. Kuehn
Part of the pleasure of being in the South of Spain is shopping for fish and seafood, all for considerably less than in the UK. You can go to your local supermercado and buy raw king prawns for under a … Read More
Bubba Gump by Michael R. Goss
Some people think I live on a daily diet of truffles, lobster, foie gras and fine wine but I’m not adverse to simple fast food. I can be quite partial to pizza, fried chicken and fish and chips on a … Read More
Sublime Sauternes by Michael R. Goss
There was once a time I thought of sweet wines being syrupy gloop, like golden syrup laced with cheap alcohol. I had blocked sweet wines from my mind; they were something I would always avoid, preferring to round off a … Read More
Irish Stew and Dumplings by Michael R. Goss
Message body Every year I wait until I feel the first real chill of winter, that intense cold that penetrates your fingertips through to the bone. When the temperature drops below 10c I know it’s Irish stew weather; I want … Read More
The King Stag, Bushey by Michael R. Goss
This cosy pub, just off the main drag in Bushey, prides itself on using locally sourced seasonal food. Last time I came here I hadn’t booked and, as there was a private function in the restaurant area, had to settle … Read More