
Apples
Seasons of mist and mellow fruitfulness. The apples are ripe and ready for eating.

Buddhist retreat in the City
A tranquil retreat with lovely people

Ethiopian food
Delicious Ethiopian casserole with Njeera near the Elephant and Castle

Côtes de Gascogne
Newspapers have made a big deal about this wine. It’s fine but not exceptional.

Latest wines
My latest 5 wines are all red, including a Ribera del Duero, Bordeaux, Gamay from Cotes Lyonnais, a Cotes du Rhone and a South African Pinot Noir

Shiitake mushrooms
Shiitake mushrooms are wildly popular in Japan where they are said to have medicinal properties
Daumas Gassac

Borough Food Market
The best fish and chips in town

Firefighters
The Firefighters statue near St Pauls Cathedral is a moving tribute to the bravery of this emergency service

Lewes Castle
Lewes Castle is a striking reminder of the town’s medieval heritage

Chinese New Year: Hins
We celebrated Chinese New Year at Hins in Hove. The Year of the Rabbit has arrived