Wine, food and other pleasures

Here in the UK we've been treated to practically Arctic winter conditions, so rich, warming, comfort food has been featuring everywhere...

This week, at a Christmas party at my daughter's nursery, I was chatting to another parent about unusual ingredients available at a lo...

Now with Christmas almost upon us, I've been busy stocking up on plenty of goodies to eat and drink. Depending on your taste, certain th...

Big fanfare: this is the first recipe I've posted on the blog. Despite sounding a bit mundane, it ticks so many boxes. This is seasona...

Our entire experience of Texture was a pleasure. Even booking the table was met with a helpful, welcoming attitude. Perhaps it's a si...

Venice isn't particularly renowned for its food and it certainly isn't what draws people to the city (although everyone should visit...