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Recent articles

Mushroom ‘caviar’ and California sparkling wine (in: Match of the Week) May 12, 2008: But then mushroom caviar would go with practically anything . . .

What to drink with squirrel (in: News and Views) May 11, 2008: No kidding, they’re apparently flying off the shelves in a Northumberland butcher’s shop!

Wines for some tricky Chinese dishes (in: Weekend Wine Matching - NEW) May 10, 2008: Suggested pairings for Mark Hix’ Chinese-inspired recipes in the Independent today and advice on which one to leave un-matched

Should restaurants offer a ‘soft drinks list’ along with their wine list? (in: News and Views) May 9, 2008: And could this be a coming trend?

Pairing well matured cheese with great Pinot Noir (in: Tips, Trends and Techniques) May 7, 2008: And other gastronomic highlights of a knock-out dinnner at The Greenhouse

Matching wine and artichokes (in: Top Picks) May 6, 2008: Not the impossible task it might appear

Chicken salad and real apple juice (in: Match of the Week) May 5, 2008: Simple pleasures . . .

Which wine to match with Rowley Leigh’s roast duck and peas (in: Weekend Wine Matching - NEW) May 4, 2008: Sometimes I wonder when we get to drink our best wines, food has become so fiddly and complicated so it’s a welcome relief to see a recipe like Rowley Leigh’s in the FT this weekend for a simply roast duck with peas.

Wines to match Gordon Ramsay’s seafood stews (in: Weekend Wine Matching - NEW) May 3, 2008: Just as meat-based stews call for a more robust, rustic wine than simply grilled or roast meat so do seafood stews in comparison with simply prepared fish.

Why I changed my mind about eating foie gras (in: Published Articles) May 2, 2008: I went to the Gers expecting to be reassured about the ethics of eating foie gras. I came away resolved not to eat it again.