I grow my own, brave the kitchen heat and know my woozy way around a wine list. Welcome to my post-lockdown world…
You may call it a blog if you must. It’s certainly a change of direction I’ve been putting off through years of journalistic hyper-activity. The lockdowns have made me reassess the food and drink I really care about. I feel refreshed and free of restraint. Even so. Please excuse the solipsistic sounding neilsowerby.co.uk. It’s not just about me. More the discoveries I want to share. Read more…
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Neil Sowerby2026-01-20 10:41:402026-01-20 10:44:13A slice of my sweet, sweet sausage? You’ll be tasting a very Catalan dish
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Neil Sowerby2026-01-12 21:01:102026-01-12 21:03:47Hot lemons! Lonely Planet’s ready Med answer to those January blues
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Neil Sowerby2025-12-22 18:52:282025-12-22 21:14:36East Neuk is unique – that’s why I’m dreaming of a Fife Christmas
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Neil Sowerby2025-12-19 15:22:282025-12-21 17:51:33My Italian Food Trail: Peposo (don’t stint on the peppercorns)
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Neil Sowerby2025-12-15 18:49:092025-12-22 14:23:57Hrishi Desai – what makes this great Cumbrian-based chef patron tick?
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Neil Sowerby2025-11-17 20:39:132025-11-27 10:32:09Why the marvellous Marble Arch mustn’t be squeezed out by this high rise hell