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…

Blossoming Perry – ‘the best examples are the match of anything ever fermented’
I review Adam Wells unique book on perry – a homage to one of the great under-rated drinks.

How a snail trail led back to Manchester’s own flourishing flatbread scene
Flatbreads are very much on trend. I explore the toppings wowing London and Manchester

On fire! Musu chef Shaw’s smoking take on the Land of the Rising Sun
I revisit one of may favourite Manchester restaurants and find Musu has upped its game even further

Yakima Valley dreaming! C’mon smell the hops – and the cilantro
Yakima in America's Pacific North-West is the hop capital of world and a great area for a road trip

Tom and Laurissa’s Pignut – sustainable restaurant that prides itself on going to ground
Foraging and sustainability are at the forefront for exciting Yorkshire restaurant Pignut

Butter chicken and mutton keema conjure up memories of the Old Delhi maze
The Delhi House Cafe is a homage to the Indian capital's culinary legacy – with some inevitable compromises






