Rejoice in sun and rain: it's summer! The British summer has been living up to its rollercoaster reputation. Our barbecues are rusting more than rustling up dinner, and the plentiful rain has been troublesome for soft fruit growers. But it’s not … [Read more...]
Cambridge in June: spring lamb and summer strawberries
[This article was one of a series of Crumbs on the Table monthly food columns published in Weekend (editor, Alice Ryan), the Saturday supplement of the Cambridge News.] … [Read more...]
A Maytime tea celebration
“Point me to the nearest garden, beach and tea shop” May is the most liberated of months. It throws off all restraints to burst voluptuous into blossom and leaf. It’s also the month of bank holidays, when we migrate towards green space and … [Read more...]
Cambridge in March: English asparagus and rhubarb
Skip to recipes This has been one confused winter: daffodils rehearsing in December, snowdrops extending their run into March, then actual snow just as the daffs get into full costume. It’s as though winter had stage-fright and only roused itself … [Read more...]
Serious dining loosens its collar at Benedicts: restaurant review
If you live in or plan to visit Norwich (UK), you may be interested in reading about Benedicts, an excitingly serious, yet informal and relaxing, independent restaurant I reviewed and photographed for olive magazine. … [Read more...]
Cambridge in November: wild venison and walnuts
November is like the little girl in the nursery rhyme. When it’s good, it’s very good – but it also has its less endearing side. A country walk may be an ideal way to spend a weekend when November’s at her best, but when she’s got her pouty face on, … [Read more...]