Recipes
We were in Oxford at the weekend and my step-father cooked a coq au vin; It rivaled even La Ferme de la Ruchotte’s effort. So I stole the recipe. …
General
I used to blow up custard powder and flour when I was a youth, but this lorry driver managed a far bigger explosion than I could have dreamed of. …
Bars
Everybody should be able to enjoy beer in a decent boozer, so it is a shame Peggy is now barred from her local.
General
Sitting just off Edgware road Green Valley can be found; a Lebanese delicatessen of such quality it is deserving of destination-status for any lovers of Lebanese food. We have …
Loire
My mother and step-father had this in their wine cupboard, I insisted we try it. Perhaps that was my first mistake. Coteaux du Layon Beaulieu 1974, Les Caves de …
Rhône
This is even better than the 1999 I popped recently, and that was a screamingly good bottle of wine. Papa Verset is greatly missed. Cornas 1998, Noel Verset A …
Ceramics
We’ve gone on a trip to Oxford to see the Inspires gallery’s exhibition of Sarah-Jane Selwood ceramics. Not much of an exhibition, as it turns out, a sum total …
London
We were informed that Sakana-tei was a destination restaurant for Japanese types in London. This we took as a good sign. Indeed, the blackboards listing specials covered in Japanese …
Bars
It can often be exciting to try a new cocktail bar; the Artesian started off fairly sedately but ultimately delivered the goods. The bar itself was decorated a bit …
General
Those of us who have difficulties with wheat can have a miserable time choosing food; wheat is in bloody everything. However, on my last trip to our local branch …
