The recent spell of sunshine certainly seemed to put a smile on everyone’s faces and it got me thinking of one of my all-time top dishes to eat outsid...
Fans of history will be well aware of the shifting state of borders and allegiances across Central Europe. Kingdoms, states and principalities came an...
It’s a new year and an extremely cold and wet start for many of us. So, I thought it would be a great idea to post something suitable for the dreary d...
It has just been half-term in our household and following tradition we made our Christmas cakes - yes, we have several, having first soaked the fruit...
Summer is all about groups of friends socialising, maybe watching sport, barbecuing a feast of flavour or just grabbing a beer in a pub beer garden. I...
It’s June 1997, and The Verve released their hit single Bitter Sweet Symphony. It is really quite a bleak song to be honest, but the title perfectly c...
Slow-cooked casseroles, stews and braises are a personal favourite as they develop layers of flavour. This venison casserole is cooked with root veget...
Matching beer and food is very personal. Do you like dark beers, hoppy brews, blonde ales? Barbequed food, spicy dishes, fish, and seafood? Matching e...
This recipe is a classic dish from Normandy, in North-West France, and is a variation of the classic moules marinière using the cider produced in the...
Like most people I look to kickstart a bit of a detox after the festive season. Who can forget all those epic Christmas ales with their punchy ABVs? S...