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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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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
ROYAL VISIT
There are two counties in Ireland with Kerry and Meath both claiming regal status and both holiday havens for plenty to see, do and eat.
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August 8, 2025 at 1:36 PM
SHARE THE FOOD LOVE
There is nothing nicer than making a gift showing the extra effort gone into it and food gifts are most appreciated. If you have a skill that can be shared then one is obliged to give it away.
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August 1, 2025 at 12:23 PM
ALL RISE FOR SOUFFLES
Savory souffles are not a popular as the sweet ones but this famous dish from the Roux brothers rises above them all.
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July 25, 2025 at 4:03 PM
ISLANDS IN THE CREAM
Snow eggs or floating islands were a nouvelle cuisine favourite but this classic dessert rarely takes to the water now.
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July 18, 2025 at 11:35 AM
KING JAMES
We have had celebrity chefs for centuries now but nothing like the level we see these days and Jamie Oliver is the one who has written the play/cookbook literally.
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July 11, 2025 at 9:54 AM
PERFECT PITCH
Some classic dishes simply cannot be improved upon being faultless from their beginning. Tournedos Rossini is one such recipe and should be on every gourmets bucket list.
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July 4, 2025 at 2:40 PM
SWEET SUMMER HEAT
It is mostly cold desserts we eat in summer but there is one warm dish that really works anytime of year and that is a simple fruit gratin that never disappoints.
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June 27, 2025 at 11:06 AM