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Having been brought up on the sea in west bay, fishing from an early age and having a fish restaurant in Lyme Regis the ocean and its future is of the upmost importance to me personally, and my...
View ArticleRecipe: Pea & Gorgonzola Risotto
Mark’s recipe of the month: Pea and gorgonzola risotto Pea & Gorgonzola Risotto A risotto is a great carrier of flavours especially something summery like the humble pea. Finish it with some...
View ArticleGlorious Twelfth
The Glorious Twelfth is upon us, the first day of grouse season! Not only is the grouse the first feathered game bird of the season, it is also one of the tastiest. A whole grouse on a plate isn’t to...
View ArticleReminiscing about summer fishing and festivals.
As the weather gets colder, I find myself reminiscing about my summer of fishing and festivals. For those of you who made it to my Food Rocks festival with your umbrellas, you would probably agree its...
View ArticleComforting autumnal recipes
Each year when summer draws to an end, we make a swift move from light summer salads to heavier, heartier cooking. When Autumn kicks in, I like to start thinking ahead to the festive season and the...
View ArticleFestive recipes for sharing
The Christmas period is fast approaching and now is the time for gathering friends and families for a festive feast… the perfect time to show off! While most of us like traditional fare at Christmas,...
View ArticleThis isn’t a resolution…
How long have I been here? Even more concerning where the bloody hell am I? I stood alone unable to bear the solitude of New Year’s daybreak, midnight’s embrace smudged, and lingering, stained lips....
View ArticleJanuary has come back to life!
We are now back in full swing and suddenly January business has come back to life! This evening there are going to be Burns night celebrations everywhere and I’m hosting a table in HIX Mayfair for both...
View ArticleSonos ‘Playlist Potluck’ dinner
Over the years I’ve held and hosted a lot of dinners and lunches matching all sorts of drinks like whisky, tequila, beer and of course wine. We’ve even matched food with art too! Years ago I was...
View ArticleThe oyster lover’s oyster
September is another great month in the British food calendar – the month we celebrate our native oyster season. The native is the oyster lover’s oyster, a whole different kettle of fish to the more...
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