Dining James Martin style.
A total surprise and I couldn’t understand why the sous-chef had been so insistent that I had a haircut. An early birthday (and Christmas) present. A special dinner cooked by James Martin and his team at the lavishly posh…
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Winter warmer with a touch of the exotic.
Lamb tajine is one of the easiest dishes to make, freeze in portions and bung in the microwave when the weather is really cold and miserable – just like last weekend. With 1.5kg lamb, I created 18 meals. Thanks to…
Bees change lives worldwide.
Blind Ugandan beekeeper Ojok Simon was one of the winners of the international Holman prize in 2017 (along with me). His award-winning project was teaching his blind country-fellows how to keep bees and achieve more financial independence. Sadly and…
Terrific talk
Just down the road in Stubbington: about 100 eager listeners to my latest talk from the local U3A group. Brilliant news: I’m now able to stand for at least an hour which is great progress since falling down the stairs…
Pewter crafting.
Yes, you read it right! Even a blind person can make wonderful things in this forgiving metal (if you have the guidance and support of a Master Craftsperson like Fleur to help www.fleurgrenier.co.uk). I can’t share the photos as yesterday…
The Wayward Bus by John Steinbeck.
A recommended read. Rural life in California after the war amidst a motley selection of travellers thrown together and tackling a disaster. Lots of emotional undertones, conflict and passion but no naughty bits! Fabulous writing that is quick and to-the-point. …
Improving the NHS.
They’re asking for our ideas: Here’s a starter-for-10: stop being process driven but bring back management that drives forward positive health outcomes for patients. I worry about a drive towards digital in the NHS until they’ve got their humanity…
Cook-along.
A kitchen marathon last week to fill the freezer for ages to come, all thanks to the indomitable help of Karen and the great ingredients from Dave the Butcher’s of Highlands Road. Together over a few hours we created two…
The Assisted Dying Debate.
The whole idea of “assisted dying” relies on equal choice but that’s nowhere near the truth for many of us. By the very legal definition, everyone directly concerned will be a disabled person (<6 months to live with a (terminal)…
The real meaning of rehabilitation.
Not long ago, I wrote about being beaten by two spring onions. After falling down the stairs and fracturing yet another vertebra, it was just too painful to stand in the kitchen and chop them. Good news, just over 12…