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News and views on all things food......Five decades, five countries, chef, teacher, writer, inspector, manager and hospitality consultant.

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JOINING THE MEDNESS
The rich parts of the Med have long attracted the rich and famous and the Athens riviera is no different with even good value to be found.
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February 7, 2026 at 10:51 AM
GREEK WEEK
National dishes can sometimes have a bit of a back story and magnificant moussaka is no greek tragedy as a dish beyond borders.
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January 31, 2026 at 10:14 AM
GREECE TRAP
The hotspots of Europe are being overcrowded by tourists so visitors really need to travel in low season more often which can be just as nice.
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January 24, 2026 at 1:39 PM
SHEEP AND EASY
There is no easier meal for feeding a gang than simply sticking a joint in the oven. Leg of lamb is not just for Easter but anytime of year and the meat we produce in Ireland is as good as it gets.
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January 17, 2026 at 9:39 AM
PRESENT CHARMS
Nothing beats a homemade present at xmas so cooking something tasty, sweet or savory is always a well received gift.
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January 10, 2026 at 1:49 PM
THE VEAL DEAL
One of the most famous classic dishes was veal cordon blue but rarely seen now except made frozen from chicken in the supermarket but nothing beats it made fresh at home.
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December 27, 2025 at 4:15 PM
CLASS OF ITS OWN CHICKEN
Some classic dishes are not to be messed with and coq au vin is one of them, just stick to the basics and it never disappoints.
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December 20, 2025 at 11:36 AM
STANDING TALL
The days of just serving up any old fayre for coffee shops are long over, restaurant standard is the norm now and this place is right on the money and everything else.
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December 13, 2025 at 11:54 AM
PUDDING RICE ROYALE
Something as simple as rice pudding was treated much differently in the past as a dessert for the royal houses and its no longer popular now except for school meals.
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December 6, 2025 at 11:35 AM
BLOOMIN ROSE
Business needs to go with the modern flow and providing food and drink as part of a customer retail experience is where it is at. This place is right on the money too, price wise and for quality.
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November 28, 2025 at 10:29 AM
EAST MEETS WEST
I am very wary of most fusion cooking but some combos do work and this version of gravad lax I learned working in Oz really nails two culinary cultures in one recipe.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:53 PM
ACTING THE GOAT CHEESE
It is always refreshing to see a hot cheese course instead of a cold cheeseboard and my favourite is simple but delicious.
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November 15, 2025 at 10:35 AM
LAYER CAKE
Mille Feuille is known the world over thanks to the genius of puff pastry and it can be an easy and delicious sweet or savoury dish that will always be a treat.
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November 7, 2025 at 1:11 PM
ALL DUCK FOR DINNER
Some poultry and game just cannot be roasted whole as legs can be tough as boots in some birds so they need a seperate longer cooking while fillets should retain their juicy flavour and texture.
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November 1, 2025 at 10:01 AM
BETTER FAST FOOD
If you keep some staples in the freezer and cupboard you will be surprised how easily you can knock up a quick and tasty meal.
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October 24, 2025 at 11:13 AM
AN OFFAL WASTE
These days offal is more likely to be turned into pet food than eaten by the modern consumer which is a shame as some countries still value its low price and flavour for their cuisine but sadly not mine.
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October 17, 2025 at 1:46 PM
STRAWBERRY YIELDS FOREVER
The fruit seasons are extending thanks to technology and ingredients like strawberries can still be edible into autumn. As ever the least done to them is best.
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October 11, 2025 at 10:05 AM
GOOD AUTUMN BLUES
It is nice to get a final blast of warm sunshine before winter kicks in and Palma is the perfect place to find blue skies and good food.
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October 3, 2025 at 11:19 AM
PASS THE PASTA TEST
It is one of the favourite foods of the world and once you master a basic homemade dough then the world of pasta is your oyster.
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September 26, 2025 at 4:20 PM
IRISH SPUD PIX
There is something about our Irish love for potatoes as well as a tragic past but we still like our traditional recipes even if not as fancy as our french friends.
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September 19, 2025 at 10:22 AM
BACK TO BASICS
A savory tart or pie has to be one of the most simply declicious things to eat and a basic quiche whether eaten hot or cold will never disappoint.
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September 12, 2025 at 3:25 PM
ITALIAN WOBBLE
Pannacotta has become one of the most fashionable desserts but it is a surprisingly recent arrival in the culinary charts.
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September 6, 2025 at 9:38 AM
CURE FOR ALL
Charcuterie has to be one area of cooking that will never fall out of favour with the choice and quality as good as ever.
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August 29, 2025 at 2:56 PM
FISH STAKES
I have always had an issue with fish prejudice in cooking as all seafood has its merits and the lowly perceived ones also deserve their plaice on a plate.
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August 22, 2025 at 9:41 AM
SUNSHINE COAST
Ratatouille is one dish that sums up the cuisine of southern France and the Med but some recipes cook it for far too long losing those vibrant colours, texture and flavours.
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August 15, 2025 at 11:39 AM