Xanthe Clay
@xantheclay.bsky.social
Food writer. Trustee Andre Simon Awards. Academy Chair (UK & Ireland) World’s 50 Best Restaurants. Judge on the Irish Food Writing Awards. Former President of the Guild of Food Writers. Somewhat bemused.
@nicmiller.bsky.social look what’s just arrived 🥰thank you for the tip. X
May 30, 2025 at 6:20 PM
@nicmiller.bsky.social look what’s just arrived 🥰thank you for the tip. X
Leigh woods. Apparently you can infuse a broth with Turkey Tail fungus.
March 4, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Leigh woods. Apparently you can infuse a broth with Turkey Tail fungus.
More cheeringly, I seem to have a new child.
March 3, 2025 at 12:19 PM
More cheeringly, I seem to have a new child.
Comparing the new Leon potato waffles to the supermarket version. Feeling depressed.
March 3, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Comparing the new Leon potato waffles to the supermarket version. Feeling depressed.
26 mayonnaises on test
February 4, 2025 at 9:51 PM
26 mayonnaises on test
Apparently, according to Bobby Groves from Chiltern Firehouse, the French and the Irish open oysters from the side, the Brits from the hinge.
December 10, 2024 at 4:54 PM
Apparently, according to Bobby Groves from Chiltern Firehouse, the French and the Irish open oysters from the side, the Brits from the hinge.
Lingo glucose monitor on
December 7, 2024 at 7:32 PM
Lingo glucose monitor on
Really were. Although a lot of the good old chocs had been lost already. The current ones look a bit small, bashed and sad once unwrapped
December 6, 2024 at 1:39 PM
Really were. Although a lot of the good old chocs had been lost already. The current ones look a bit small, bashed and sad once unwrapped
Overcome with nostalgia. Then and now.
December 6, 2024 at 1:34 PM
Overcome with nostalgia. Then and now.
It’s a long time since I’ve bought Quality Street. And I’m glad the new wrappers are recyclable. But… feeling nostalgic for the bling.
December 5, 2024 at 10:43 PM
It’s a long time since I’ve bought Quality Street. And I’m glad the new wrappers are recyclable. But… feeling nostalgic for the bling.
Lovely panto alternative: Ballet Shoes at The National Theatre
December 4, 2024 at 10:47 PM
Lovely panto alternative: Ballet Shoes at The National Theatre
Heading in to @telegraphnews.bsky.social to (wo)man the lines for the Christmas Charity Appeal now - call 0800 117 118 to donate and I’ll throw in all the cooking tips you like ❤️🙏
December 1, 2024 at 1:56 PM
Heading in to @telegraphnews.bsky.social to (wo)man the lines for the Christmas Charity Appeal now - call 0800 117 118 to donate and I’ll throw in all the cooking tips you like ❤️🙏
Waiting for the next train to London. Not fancying my chances of a seat.
December 1, 2024 at 11:55 AM
Waiting for the next train to London. Not fancying my chances of a seat.
Brandy creams tasted ✔️with the help of the razor sharp palate of @mimiavery.bsky.social (who picked out calvados at ten yards)
November 30, 2024 at 5:09 PM
Brandy creams tasted ✔️with the help of the razor sharp palate of @mimiavery.bsky.social (who picked out calvados at ten yards)
Excellent cake tin
November 30, 2024 at 12:50 PM
Excellent cake tin
Isata Kanneh-Mason and Sheku Kanneh-Mason playing a v cool gig tonight in Bristol - challenging the stuffy image of classical concerts. Shostakovich and my first Christmas tune of the year.
November 27, 2024 at 11:48 PM
Isata Kanneh-Mason and Sheku Kanneh-Mason playing a v cool gig tonight in Bristol - challenging the stuffy image of classical concerts. Shostakovich and my first Christmas tune of the year.
Gravy Pantone, as described by my tasting buddy @meghoughtongilmour.bsky.social
November 26, 2024 at 7:40 PM
Gravy Pantone, as described by my tasting buddy @meghoughtongilmour.bsky.social
Who loves enamelware? 🙋♀️
Booty from Bogotà market.
Booty from Bogotà market.
November 24, 2024 at 2:08 PM
Who loves enamelware? 🙋♀️
Booty from Bogotà market.
Booty from Bogotà market.
Empanadas de pipián, tamal de pipián, and salpicón (incredible slushy of local wild raspberry - mora de Castilla - and pineapple) - Popayan specialities in Bogotà
November 22, 2024 at 10:17 PM
Empanadas de pipián, tamal de pipián, and salpicón (incredible slushy of local wild raspberry - mora de Castilla - and pineapple) - Popayan specialities in Bogotà
Also: is it just me or could the Botero horses be the inspiration for My Little Pony?
November 21, 2024 at 1:59 PM
Also: is it just me or could the Botero horses be the inspiration for My Little Pony?
A voluptuous pear. At the Botero museum in Bogotà.
November 21, 2024 at 1:40 PM
A voluptuous pear. At the Botero museum in Bogotà.