Today a customer of mine complained rather vociferously about his meal. He’s on the spectrum and so there were no holes barred. It hurt like hell as it would do. No cook likes to think of their food being trashed … 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
I spent a year in Bordeaux as a student and several months in Paris after I graduated. In my humble opinion there is no nation that rivals France for cuisine. Some of their farming methods are dubious if not cruel … Read More
Now I really have heard it all. Mars, the owners of the Dolmio range are putting a message on their most popular products that are laden with salt, sugar and fat. The message? Only eat this product once a week. … Read More
This morning, another 10 hour day at the cafe looming, my biz partner and I headed to a nearby cafe for breakfast. There is nothing I like more than having my food served to me. It is such a treat … Read More
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