Wine, food and other pleasures

In addition to the once fashionable fortified wines of Banyuls and Rivesaltes , hot, fertile Roussillon is also home to what was one o...

This doesn't sound the most obvious combination, but a recent dinner at Hakkasan in Mayfair stylishly demonstrated how well Provence...

I made this Mexican 'mole' inspired casserole in the slow cooker at the weekend and, apart from having to deal with all the shall...

This is a real winter favourite and something I make most years as Christmas gifts – what's not to love about home made candied peel,...

On holiday in France in the summer we took some time out for a leisurely stroll around Banyuls. Banyuls sur Mer is overshadowed by its neigh...

I was in two minds about writing this as it feels like I'm sharing a secret. However, I'll tell you about one of my favourite pla...