Archive for 'Seasonal'

To celebrate Paddy’s Day, our food and drinks writer, Philippe Boucheron uncorks Whiskey with an ‘e’ for Irish Excellence On the 17th March (this Wednesday) the Irish all over the world celebrate the feast day of St Patrick, their patron saint, who incidentally came from Wales!  As well as countless pints of Guinness they will [...]

Philippe Boucheron To many people the mere mention of Port conjures up images of crusty old colonels sitting in their clubs, falling asleep over their after dinner glass of Taylor’s ’63.  A very great vintage that had been ceremoniously decanted that morning by the Club secretary. In fact Port is slowly but surely undergoing a [...]

The popular Feathers Country Inn at Brockton, near Much Wenlock, Shropshire hosted an evening of Art, food and wine, in association with acclaimed artist Kerrie Rogers whose exhibition focused on ‘Falling Feathers’ as her centrepiece. Kerrie commented last night “My pieces involve movement and texture, using acrylic on canvas to give a feel of depth [...]

Crispy Courgette Chips You may find that your opinion of the humble Courgette goes up after trying this very simple side dish. Perfect with a piece of grilled meaty fish such as Tuna or Sea Bass.

English asparagus is in season for just ten weeks a year between April and June.  Colchester may have its natives and Devon its cream, but Grass – as it is called in Worcestershire – is the most delectable English delicacy of all. Cut by hand from beds in the Vale of Evesham or the Witley [...]