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Perfect simplicity!

All photos by Robin Goldsmith. Receiving an invitation to dinner at an Italian restaurant is always welcome and difficult to say ‘no’ to, but this was an invite with a difference!

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Top class food & stunning New Zealand wine!

All photos by Robin Goldsmith, unless otherwise stated. What an evening! Within the welcoming walls of Eurocave, the brand-leading wine storage and accessories company, Liam Steevenson MW of The Far-Flung Wine Co. led a food and wine matching session that … Continue reading

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The truth about food and wine matching: in defence of its supporters

The debate There’s been a good deal of talk recently in social media and newspapers about whether wine critics’ advice is worth its salt and whether food and wine matching makes any sense, has genuine scientific worth or is just … Continue reading

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Taste of London 2013

I had some tasty treats at the recent Taste of London Festival. Many thanks to Scheckter’s Organics Energy Drinks for the complimentary ticket – much appreciated! The venue, in Regents Park, was huge and increasingly busy as the sun showed … Continue reading

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The London Coffee Festival

I know I moan about London from time to time, especially when stuck on the Tube, but surely nowhere is ‘Cool Britannia’ more in evidence than in our capital city. London has been totally transformed since the 1980s and must … Continue reading

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It’s all in the taste, isn’t it?

The question: should we choose natural and organic food over other produce? The answer: maybe yes and maybe no. I’m putting on my fence-sitting hat here, as for me there cannot be a straight answer. Financial, lifestyle or health choices, … Continue reading

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A voyage of discovery : a journey into the unknown

The Olympic and Paralympic Games are over. Inspiration for some, annoyance for others, for many they represented a journey into unknown territory – sports that people had never heard of, watched or tried before. So perhaps now is the time … Continue reading

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A Sense of fun : Olympic proportions !

So the Olympics have finished, but the smiles remain, even if the full benefits won’t be felt for another 20 years, or so we are told. Hopefully, the Paralympics will be a fantastic success too (although can’t the Olympic flame … Continue reading

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Organic or Local : you choose !

Organic produce may be a wonderful thing, but there are some, err, buts! For example, it tends to be quite expensive, not always readily available, can have shorter shelf lives and may be flown in thousands of miles before it … Continue reading

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National Food Stereotypes

Every nation is justifiably proud of its culinary traditions. France, the home of "gastronomie", has a worldwide reputation for culinary excellence. Similarly, Italy is famous for quality food and drink and increasingly, the diverse flavours of Asian cuisine are winning … Continue reading

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