Do you feel lucky…?
You may wonder why I find it necessary to critique the electric car when I publish a food guide and have conscientious friends who have...
Celebrating the Linderōdsvin at Bosjökloster, Skåne.
It’s a while since I blogged about these bonnie rare pigs so if you haven’t heard of them yet here’s my previous blog to set the scene...
Mindful Journalism on Menorca
This October I was invited to Menorca, by the Centre of Gastronomic Studies of Menorca to speak at their 1st Congress of Gastronomic...
A Cautionary Take on Calorie Counting on Menus
As someone who has worked in and works with restaurateurs and chefs on a daily basis my view is this is doomed before it starts. Granted...
The East Ayrshire Schools Story
Back in the early 2000’s the Healthy Choices Award Scheme was an interesting initiative aimed at improving food options in schools and...
Autumn Slow Food Travel in Sweden
One of the best ways to make friends in any nation is to experience their local food culture, sharing good food and conversations. As a...
Say NO to GMO
Main photo: Bosse & I with Chef Paul Seugling at Terra Madre Nordic Slow Food have issued a statement from which I quote… "Leaders from...
Great Chieftain o’ the Puddin’ Race
The other day we had a delightful online festivity with Slow Food Scotland, UK & Wales to celebrate Rabbie Burns & St Dwywen’s Day. St...
Cooking at Home
Ten months on and it’s not over yet! Cooking at home is a new norm for many – disastrous for restaurants but a chink of light in the...
Apples, Pears and Tattie Tales
Autumn without doubt is a beautiful time of year. The days are shorter but the light is magic. The colours of woodland leaves are awesome...
