I first came across Stinking Bishop in the mid-1990’s which must have been fairly soon after its launch. I was the Sommelier at a Michelin Starred restaurant and we had an all English cheese basket so I was fortunate to become familiar with a wide range of...
You have qualified, trained hard and now you have arrived. You are in the hub of the Ironman world. You are in Kona, Hawaii for the World Championships. For virtually every competitor, getting here has meant at least a five hour plane trip up to a 36 hour journey....
Baking, I have to admit, is something I shy away from. I am an amateur athlete and spend up to 20 hours a week in spring/summer training to race triathlons. The sugar within virtually all baked goods is the resolute enemy and provides no nutrition to my body. I need...
I walked through the entrance of the Merchants Tavern in Shoreditch to be met by a the manager, an engaging young lady sporting a sharp blonde bob and some facial piercings. I liked her and the venue immediately. It was cool, unpretentious yet serious. A large central...
Nestled at the foot of the South Downs is the UK’s most ambitious new vineyard and state of the art winery – Rathfinny Estate. Set within 600 acres of East Sussex countryside it aims to produce (and sell) an astonishing 1m bottles of sparkling wine each year....
