One of the things I love about travelling is how much the history of a place can affect its food culture. When we were in …
This is Wales: A place to lay your head
In today’s This is Wales post I want to tell you about the two lovely county pubs with rooms that we stayed at whilst we were …
This is Wales: pub dining spotlight
I was invited by Food and Drink wales to spend three days travelling around and getting to know Monmouthshire and the Brecon Beacons. This was …
This is Wales: producers spotlight
I was invited by Food and Drink wales to spend three days travelling around and getting to know Monmouthshire and the Brecon Beacons. This was …
A retro themed buffet menu
I’ve been meaning to share this one with you for AGES. Several months ago now, we had a long overdue housewarming party with our friends. …
Flammkuchen and Schloss Drachenburg
Have you heard of Flammkuchen? I hadn’t until a recent visit to Central-Western Germany. Also known as tarte flambe, this dish is kind of like …
A private dining experience with La Belle Assiette
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 …