Oldenburg Wines, Stellenbosch by Michael R. Goss
Since gaining my first professional WSET qualification in wine, my learning curve has been vertical; soaking up everything I can from wine fairs, magazines, television and from those far more experienced than me kind enough to share their love and … Read More
Take the obscenity out of Christmas by M. Kuehn
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
Harvey Nichols Brasserie Manchester by M. Kuehn
Spankingly fresh oysters An interfered with plate of superb beef carpaccio Delicious haddock goujons with crushed peas Swanky comes to mind when you enter the second floor eatery of the Manchester Harvey Nichols store. Pots of money, groups of chic … Read More
Pork Belly by M. Kuehn
Ahh, that most fashionable of cuts. Not as cheap as it used to be as a result of its rise in popularity but it is a deeply flavoursome piece of meat and one that needs loving care. TIP I serve … Read More
Cru Bourgeois, Bordeaux Wine 2013 by Michael R. Goss
The 2013 official selection of Crus Bourgeois is always a much anticipated event in the winosphere. Though not a wine novice, this was my first tasting since passing my primary level wine exam. Shaved and bathed, suited and booted I … Read More
Seared Thai Beef Canapes by M. Kuehn
This recipe is quite dear to me as it was my first published recipe in Olive Magazine. I had originally written it as a starter but I recently served the beef in canape form and they were gobbled up within … Read More
Cocoalibre Chocolate by Michael R. Goss
Being a confirmed omnivore there is pretty much nothing I won’t eat, except maybe tripe and cinnamon, so being offered a free ticket to the V Delicious show promoting vegetarian and vegan food was going to be something of an … Read More
Martin Miller’s Gin by M. Kuehn
Perusing the website to find out about Martin Miller’s gin is a fascinating read. From its conception to the final product, the eccentric and rather brilliant brain behind the gin is sadly no longer with us, but if you’re a … Read More