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…

Win a fabulous six-bottle case of sherry to kick-start 2025

Your chance to win a six bottle case of sherry worth £122
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Random reads – my recommended books of 2024 (and a reminiscence)

Food books dominate my best reads of the year but history and fiction also feature
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Instagram glam and serious grub are not odd bedfellows. Discuss!

Exploring the tricky interface of over-the-top glamour and gourmet dining
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Go with the flow – a delicious Dordogne foodie journey

The Dordogne remains one of the most idyllic regions of France but does it food still live up to its reputation?
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How I grew to love the Bermondsey bounty at the expense of Borough

Borough boasts some impressive new restaurants but the Market can be an overcrowded nightmare. Escape to a new foodie frontier
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2024 MANCHESTER FOOD AND DRINK FESTIVAL AWARDS SHORTLISTS – CAST YOUR VOTE NOW

These are the shortlists for the 2024 Manchester Food and Drink Awards. Make your public vote count
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