Last gasp grill with WORLFOODS

There’s still time to get out the BBQ. In fact the weatherperson is suggesting we’re in for a spell of fine weather for a while. But of course you can’t usually trust the forecasts so keep the kitchen on standby

Te Pa Wines

On the edge of New Zealand’s Marlborough valley, an ancient land is proving a happy home for some very modern winemaking. Alan Kingsbury investigates the arrival of ‘te Pā’ wines to the UK market and is impressed by their quality and individuality.

A Lidl surprise for all of us

I liked Lidl before it was cool. Honestly I did. Streatham was one of the first places in London to get a Lidl. That’s because at the time it was Lidl policy to open in deprived areas where property was cheap and the locals even more so.

Chakra. Notting Hill

Prices are, as to be expected, higher than average but so is the cooking and the folks who live on the Hill can afford it after all. If I lived up there, I’d definitely be back to try somemore of what’s on the menu.