Sharing a love of good food - recipes from my kitchen - eating out - great producers & suppliers
Now we’re well into November, I think it’s OK to mention the ‘C’ word. Christmas, that is. In this post I tell you about some of my favourite local, independent food and drink businesses that can help you have a wonderful indie Christmas. Whether you’re …Read more
Until I picked up a box from The Magnificent Marshmallow Company, I’d never really understood the appeal of marshmallows. Weren’t they just foamy, sugary lumps with no real flavour? But after trying the real thing, I’m hooked. I was at The Stone Food & Drink …Read more
Troutsdale Farm is a family-run farm set in the beautiful Staffordshire Moorlands Peak District. In this post I want to tell you about their flock of traditional Shropshire Breed sheep and the superb lamb they produce. Slow reared, grass fed and with full traceability this …Read more
I’ve been going to north and mid wales for almost thirty years, and to Anglesey for the last six. I fell for this fabulous island straight away and, recently returned from our latest stay in Rhosneigr, in this post I share some of the great …Read more
It seems to me that there are two distinct strands of food culture in Britain today. The first is a desire for cheaper food at all costs, whether those costs are reduced animal welfare, mind-boggling food miles, a degraded environment or tougher times for …Read more
Handmade chocolates were once a rarity, but there’s been something of a boom in recent years. However, I’ve found none that can top those made by Misco’s and sold from their charming shop in Leek, Staffordshire. In this post I tell you all about this …Read more
I’ve often holidayed in Northumberland over the years. I love its big, beautiful coastline, huge beaches, famous castles, charming towns, wildlife and, of course, its food. Recently back from a week’s stay, in this post I share some of the food I enjoyed during our …Read more
My contribution to the Columbo Bowl Chili Cook-Along, celebrating the publication of Cooking with Columbo. There’s a word for the effect on my brain of watching Swan Song, episode seven of season three of Columbo: an earworm. An ear worm is a piece of music …Read more
Denstone Hall Farm Shop & Café is undoubtedly one of the great meccas for anyone seeking out local produce in Staffordshire and Derbyshire. In this post I want to tell you why I think it’s such an important local asset and, if you’ve haven’t visited …Read more
Are you one of those people who’ve set themselves the goal of a ‘Dry January’? Dry January is a campaign run by Alcohol Concern to encourage people to drink no alcohol for the 31 days of January. And I’m going to be one of them …Read more
Food – dogs – books – films It’s always satisfying when I come across something that combines at least two of my major passions. And, for the record, my major passions include: food (obviously), dogs (especially English cocker spaniels), books and films. For instance, as Ernest …Read more
A number of recipes on my blog use an Instant Pot pressure cooker, so I thought I’d better let you know here what they’re all about. I think it’s an excellent product with lots of uses, so it’s well worth having one if you’re an …Read more
FoodFest is being held in Newcastle-Under-Lyme this weekend and I went along on Saturday morning to see what it was all about. There’s still one day left, so here’s a quick tour of what you’ll find at FoodFest. FoodFest is a community group based in …Read more