I was appointed as a Food Revolution Ambassador a mere 10 days before the big event on 16 May 2014. I still remember exactly how I felt receiving that email - simply overjoyed. And then it hit me... what am I actually going to do?! A few days later I'd secured a slot with my … Continue reading Reflecting on FRD2014
Author: Alexander Hodgkinson-Last
The Plough at Ford
The setting was fabulous, the architecture and décor transported me back in time and warmed my soul. The service really was wonderful and the food was reasonable. Local game (mostly in season) and homemade food, honest and well-proportioned. I liked it. But... what's with children's menus being so lame? I understand that you get fussy children … Continue reading The Plough at Ford
Fighting For Food Education
Jamie Oliver's Food Foundation has launched this year's theme for the Food Revolution: 'Fighting For Food Education'. What's it all about? It's about teaching children all over the world about food, where it comes from, and how it affects their bodies. The aim is to curb the dramatic rise in diet-related diseases through the provision of … Continue reading Fighting For Food Education
St James’ Junior Chef
Over the past few weeks I've had the absolute joy of helping out at my son's school as they prepared for the Cheltenham Food & Drink Festival Junior Chef competition 2015. St James' Primary School has devoted precious time and resources to coaching and mentoring a group of 10 children after assessing all of their Year 5 … Continue reading St James’ Junior Chef
Parmigiana Melanzane
This is a classic construction dish. What I mean is, there isn't a great deal to it - it's just about putting down layers and bunging it in the oven. Like many other layered, oven baked dishes, you can make it ahead. Not only that, I think that they actually work better if you make … Continue reading Parmigiana Melanzane
Food Fit For Felix 