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Happy Pigs
I’m always banging on about how you can’t make really great ham unless you start with happy pigs, and nothing illustrates this better than the pork we get from our...
"Don E Want Ony Srimps" - Southport Potted Shrimps
We had the enormous pleasure of finally meeting James Peet, our Southport potted shrimps supplier in his base at Banks Village in Southport, pictured above sitting on his old shrimping...
A Guide To Caviar
There’s an exclusivity to caviar that makes it so intriguing. The Sturgeon roe, once just eaten by fishermen on the Caspian Sea, went from humble beginnings to being one of...
Choosing the best olive oil
What should I look for when choosing olive oil? My daughters laugh when I reminisce about a time, not so very long ago, when buying olive oil meant a trip...
Why Artisanal Pasta?
Is it really worth paying a little more for artisanal pasta? It’s sometimes difficult to put your finger on exactly why one thing is better than another. Take pasta for...
Meater and Meater+ Meat Thermometers – Review
Just before Christmas I treated myself to a new Meater+ Meat Thermometer. I’ve always been a keen cook, and I particularly enjoy meat cookery, whether it’s slow-cooked pulled pork on...