Santa baby… just pop a Puligny-Montrachet under the tree for me
Well that’s me sorted, but what’s on your Christmas wine list? The festive season is always an opportunity to indulge in a ‘special’ bottle and many of us will spend a bit extra. Whether you’re looking for inspiration, alternatives to …
When I visit my local Waitrose regardless of what I’ve gone in there for, there are three things that I always do. Firstly I get a free coffee to drink whilst I browse with my ‘MyWaitrose’ card. Secondly I have a look at the English Wines as Waitrose stocks a …
Read MoreWhen the weather gets cold I like nothing more than to whip up a batch of spicy, warming Chilli Con Carne. In my house we like to eat it with rice, but we also share a plate of tortilla crisps covered in grated cheese melted under the grill. I serve …
Read MoreI am a bit of a Jamie Oliver fan. I like the fact that his recipes are generally straightforward without too many ingredients and of course, extremely tasty. In his book Jamie’s Dinners he has a section called five minute wonders. These are all recipes for one person that can …
Read MoreWine pairing with chicken is a bit of an open question, and we could be here all day discussing the possibilities, so I decided to see what the celebrity chefs are doing with chicken this week, which prompted me to watch the episode by the Hairy Bikers when they travelled to …
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