November challenge #3 for Jamie Oliver's Food Revolutionaries: 'Holiday Traditions'. I instantly imagined this as a bit of a montage as I'm completely smitten with all things Christmas. So, holiday traditions and food for your family gatherings... Easy. I'm not going to pretend that I don't have a 'Christmas Book' and start planning a couple of … Continue reading Holiday Traditions
Author: Alexander Hodgkinson-Last
Faith Restored
The hunt for real food is top of my agenda every time I visit the USA on a work trip. It never fails to shock me just how difficult it is to get hold of food and drink that isn't highly processed and loaded with corn syrup. Obviously America is a big place and I shouldn't make … Continue reading Faith Restored
Short Rib of Beef
November Challenge time for Jamie's Food Revolution Ambassadors. "Slow Cooking! We live in a fast food world, but this month we’re asking you to slow things down, try out and share your slow cooked food recipes with us." I'm forever searching out great cuts that lend themselves to slow cooking. Not only is there something … Continue reading Short Rib of Beef
My Favourite Time Of Year
Many people will say that it's a little early, but I like to extend the Christmas period as far as possible. If the shops are going to stock it, I'm going to embrace it. I sometimes think I could live in a little 'Christmas world'. Perhaps we'll move Scandinavia.
Not All Service Stations Are Created Equal
It feels particularly odd to be writing an article about a motorway service station, but this one really is something extraordinary. The newly built facilities between junctions 12 and 11a of the M5 Northbound have been stunningly crafted to blend into the rolling countryside. Step inside and you'll be won-over by the beautiful architecture and plethora of … Continue reading Not All Service Stations Are Created Equal
Food Fit For Felix 