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Two wonderful Austrian dessert wines 12 Jun 2013 | 09:26 am
As you can imagine, over the past few years as a top-flight sommelier, I’ve tasted quite a few wines. I’ve especially come to love Austrian wines. Some of my most treasured experiences have been with ...
An interview with Patricia Michelson at La Fromagerie 10 Jun 2013 | 05:51 pm
As per usual, each month I like to post an article called “An interview with...”. This may be in the form of a Q & A or a video interview, where my monthly focus can share his/her knowledge and experi...
Getting the most from your AeroPress coffee and espresso maker 9 Jun 2013 | 08:15 pm
My journey with coffee started many years ago. When I was growing up there were a few coffee roasters, who also owned coffee shops in my home city and the smells are still very evocative of my childho...
A is for Akesson’s fine single plantation chocolate 7 Jun 2013 | 03:34 am
A is also for award-winning and for Academy of Chocolate. Earlier today, I met up with fellow chocoholic and lover of all things cocoa, Kate Johns (Nudge PR). Kate has the enviable task of ‘curating’ ...
A great wine for BBQ lamb 2 Jun 2013 | 05:43 pm
As soon as there’s a few rays of sunshine, normally we see more than just a glimpse of flesh, as everyone is eager to go outside and get a tan. Humans are very social and enjoy the interaction between...
A fresh selection of wines @WaitroseWine 1 Jun 2013 | 10:00 pm
For me, being a sommelier is all about understanding tastes and flavours and finding interesting wines that have the versatility to match and cope with a variety of situations and budgets. I’m also lo...
Cod loins, cabbage, peas, beans and samphire 31 May 2013 | 09:25 pm
Dear readers and followers, have I got a tasty treat lined up for you. Seeing as it’s a Friday, I thought I would titillate your taste buds with something fishy. This recipe is quick and simple and ta...
Two Vin Doux Naturel wines from Domaine Cazes perfect for dessert 30 May 2013 | 03:03 am
Even though I’m very fond of savoury foods, from time to time I’m also rather partial to a sweet treat. In addition, you may be aware that I’m very passionate about the wonderful Vin Doux Naturel wine...
Pearl barley risotto with butternut squash, pine nuts and goat’s cheese 28 May 2013 | 03:25 pm
As you may be aware by now, I simply adore cooking. Not only do I have quite a few recipes within my own repertoire, but also I’m very lucky that I come from a very foodie family and have a close netw...
Hotel Chocolat launches a range of boozy chocolates 24 May 2013 | 06:35 pm
Hotel Chocolat is a British cocoa grower and chocolatier. Their story begins: ”Many years ago, Rabot Estate owner and co-founder of Hotel Chocolat Angus Thirwell was packing to visit his childhood hom...
