Ceramics
At the crack of sparrow-fart tomorrow morning the partner and I will be going to Edinburgh. We’ll check out the wine merchants and, even better, we will go and …
Recipes
One meal we cook quite regularly is a simple affair, but it is one of those really pleasing things with are just a total hoot to eat: grilled prawns …
Non-alcoholic
The espresso machine is one of the best and most thoughtful gifts I’ve ever been given. I thought the Ristretto coffee pod was the best espresso I’d ever had, …
Germany
And this wine isn’t short on it. Riesling Auslese Eitelsbacher Karthauserhofberg 2007, Karthauserhof A lovely, lovely nose of ultra-ripe limes, with a hint of charming peachiness. There is a …
General
I am as English as the day is long and therefore I like little pleasures. When someone offers an English person a cup of tea they will respond with …
London
Last night I went to Hawksmoor for the third time this year (you can read my original review here). The basic message I feel I should express first is …
Non-alcoholic
In with our order was a little packet of the three current special Nespresso blends. We’ve just had a comparative tasting (along with Ristretto). Dulsao from Brazil (strength 5) …
Non-alcoholic
I’m in the mood for coffee. Luckily I have a brilliant espresso machine that uses Nespresso pods. Now you may be thinking Nescafe coffee is shit, and so did …
Burgundy
I really loved the Dujac Morey 05 I had last night, it was quite delicious and this got me thinking about ‘premium’ village level Burgundy. There are a few …
Burgundy
This is a great pleasure to drink. Morey-Saint-Denis 2005, Domaine Dujac This smells just lovely. Ripe fruit and a scented, floral character; a lovely rose garden! Clean as a …
