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Here you'll find a collection of past articles I've published - mainly for Decanter, but also for magazines such as Sainsbury's Magazine and BBC Homes and Antiques

 

Recent articles

  Daniel Boulud: America's favourite Frenchman sets out to conquer London
Jul 8, 2010
The recently opened Bar Boulud in Knightsbridge - the latest outpost in Daniel Boulud's burgeoning empire - has attracted rave reviews but what is the man behind it really like and how does he think he'll adjust to being in London? Here's what he said when I interviewed him a few months ago for Decanter magazine
  A Tuscan olive oil harvest
Mar 13, 2010
A report on a trip to Tuscany I made last November to report on the olive oil harvest at Fattoria La Vialla.
  Five easy ways to impress your family and friends this New Year's Eve
Dec 30, 2009
A re-run of an article I wrote this time last year for Decanter with some ingenious ideas from The Old Convent in Co. Tipperary which would work well for New Year entertaining.
  Christmas pairings with port, sherry and madeira
Dec 3, 2009
A selection of ideas - some classic, others a little more off-beat.
  How to buy the best chocolate
Oct 14, 2009

What to look for and why more isn't necessarily better when it comes to cocoa solids
  Chocolate and Fine Wine Matching
Oct 13, 2009
It's Chocolate Week, in case it has escaped your notice, so here's a reminder of a brilliant tasting I attended with winemaker - and chocolatier - Roberto Bava a couple of years ago which gave some fascinating insights into chocolate and wine pairing.
  Possibly the best barbecue in the world . . . All you need to know about asado
Sep 9, 2009
Make the best of the last barbecues of the year by refining your technique and learning to barbecue like an Argentinian
  What are the best wine matches for shellfish?
Aug 14, 2009
Can any contenders beat the classics? I explore the options with chef and food writer Mark Hix
  Why mineral waters taste different
Jan 9, 2009
You may have a preference for fizzy or still but does your appreciation of mineral water go much beyond that? With the recession in full swing maybe 2009 is the year to forgo more expensive drinks and become a water connoisseur . . .
  Appreciating oysters
Dec 5, 2008

If you're planning to serve oysters this Christmas you might not be aware what a rare treat they may become after this summer's oyster 'plague'. Or just how different oysters from different waters taste. I discussed all these things and more earlier this year when I interviewed Robin Hancock of Wright Brothers, London's leading oyster supplier.
 
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