Fiona Beckett
@fibeckett.bsky.social
Bristol-based former Guardian wine writer. Food and wine pairing geek. Publisher matchingfoodandwine.com and Eat This, Drink That on Substack fionabeckett.substack.com. @fibeckett_winematcher on insta
I met her a couple of times and she was such a lovely, warm, person. She touched everyone she met as you can see from the tributes from fellow chefs
November 24, 2025 at 5:01 PM
I met her a couple of times and she was such a lovely, warm, person. She touched everyone she met as you can see from the tributes from fellow chefs
Are you suggesting I buy my followers? If so that is a totally unjustified slur.
November 1, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Are you suggesting I buy my followers? If so that is a totally unjustified slur.
I think the trick is to have the odd glass rather than take it right through a meal. Do keep trying!
October 16, 2025 at 5:12 PM
I think the trick is to have the odd glass rather than take it right through a meal. Do keep trying!
Not maybe with the lighter dishes - I'd still go for riesling or viognier but with anything meaty for sure!
October 6, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Not maybe with the lighter dishes - I'd still go for riesling or viognier but with anything meaty for sure!
Certainly anything mushroom or truffle-related!
September 17, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Certainly anything mushroom or truffle-related!
That's how I approach a good bottle!
September 17, 2025 at 9:19 AM
That's how I approach a good bottle!
I think a lot of people would take the view that it was 'too good'. Not mine btw!
September 16, 2025 at 1:41 PM
I think a lot of people would take the view that it was 'too good'. Not mine btw!
Glad you agree. And yes the stracotto did take the edge off it.
September 16, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Glad you agree. And yes the stracotto did take the edge off it.