Perfect Date Night Dinner – Venison Medallions with Red Wine. It’s nearly Valentine’s Day and, although I’m not planning a romantic Dinner à Deux this year, I’m happy to share some of my favourite recipes for date night. If you are planning a cosy night in with someone special, on Valentine’s Day or any other […]
Wine Photography and Errazuriz
Win Wine – and challenge yourself to take the perfect shot. Calling all wine lovers. While International #WinePhotographyDay happened last week, on 13th November, you’ve still got a chance to prove your ability. I did have a go myself – with a fabulous bottle of Errázuriz Don Maxiamiano Founder’s Reserve 2013 – but I’m not […]
Lamb Crown from Donald Russell and a red wine and mushroom jus.
Stuffed lamb crown with red wine and mushroom jus: There are few dishes that celebrate Spring better than lamb. Donald Russell, Scotland’s finest butcher and by appointment to the Queen, has created this stunning celebratory lamb crown stuffed with a light earthy mushroom duxelles. Made from English lamb, a crown is one of the best […]
Young’s Pubs get their head in the game this Autumn
Autumn – A Game Season: There’s no denying that there is a hint of autumn in the air and our long hot summer is finally drawing to a close. Whilst that’s sad in many respects, there is a lot to enjoy about the autumn; including a change of food and drink styles. Young’s are embracing […]
Pigeon Breasts with Red Wine & Medlar
Getting over Pigeon Breast Phobia: Last Autumn I acquired some medlars. I had no idea what to do with them, just a fascination with these fruits that you needed to rot before they were ready to use…I think my original plan was to make medlar cheese, but when they had bletted (rotted) there were not […]
Three Red Wines to Drink with your Barbecue
Rich Red Wines for National Barbecue Week: Unbelievably, just as Summer decides to disappear, National Barbecue Week is upon us. I’ve been tasting a few red wines with a view to finding the perfect drink for your barbeque. And, whilst I’m not actually planning on trying to light mine at the moment (it’s pouring with […]
Sausage, Mash and Wine!
Venison Sausages with Celeriac Mash and Red Wine: Oddbins have been doing a very interesting promotion. They’ve put together a group of 6 wine writers and asked them to create a mixed case of Oddbins wines. Now, while I am no expert, I generally select the wines that I put in a case myself. Why? […]