I roam, grow my own, brave the kitchen heat and know my woozy way around a wine list. Welcome to my (very personal) world of food and drink…
After years of journalistic hyper-activity, lockdowns made me reassess the food and drink I really care about. Refreshed and unrestrained, I started this. Call it a blog if you must, it’s certainly a change of direction. Less about me, more the discoveries I want to share. Read more…











Unveiled: the fantastic 2025 MFDF Awards shortlist – cast your votes now
Gomo meets Bullgogi – a tale of two Koreans fermenting their own cool culinary K-Pop
Lichen the taste – Black Stone Flower delivers a punch in Chettinad Chicken
Dream dining at the Pentonbridge Inn (and a curious Cumbrian trail there)
Pickled Onion Monster Munch Beurre Blanc, Mr Springsteen?
Capreolus – distilling the ethereal essence of the mighty quince
In their own words: why female head chefs are flourishing around Manchester…
Secret SAMPA offers cutting edge Brazilian fusion and grape revelations