Shortly before Christmas, we threw a dinner party for a couple of our friends. Not uncommon you might think, given that we often have friends …
Sundubu Jjigae
Sundubu jjigae is a dish we made and ate at the fantastic Sobaan cookery class we took in Seoul earlier this year. I love all forms …
A food lover’s Christmas gift guide
Ok, so it’s been two, maybe three years since I did a festive gift guide. Why? Not sure, just couldn’t be bothered most likely. Great …
Kale and garlic mushroom linguine
This garlicky kale and mushroom linguine one of those meals which came about as a result of what I needed to use up in the …
Tips for living a zero food waste life
Indulge me whilst I muse aloud on the topic of zero food waste. Is it truly possible to reach zero in your own home? For …
Mayschoß and the Rotweinwanderweg
German wine – it’s had a bit of a renaissance over recent years but before that, it was the stuff of grannies and let’s be …
Sunday Roast at 1766, Bristol
1766 has now closed and there is a new dining offer (BOV Kitchen + Bar) at the Bristol Old Vic. Sept 2022 These days I …
Cologne; more than just a party city
On the last night of our holiday last week we were kept awake throughout the night by revellers singing along to the strains of Hey …
Modern Baking by Donna Hay
You all know by now that I have more than a slight obsession with cookbooks. I scour the charity shops and love visiting bookshops. And …
You Betcha I Kombucha
This fermented tea seems to have burst onto the health food scene in the last few years, with lots of brands and flavours available to …