Last EMBER at the Old Library, Cardiff

If you’ve read our first blog post then you know how much we like John Cook’s vegetable cooking. Since our final Arbennig meal we’ve been to the first DIRT pop-up and two others, each with a different menu. We caught John’s guest session on the Two Anchors grill at Sticky Fingers street food, netting cheese…

Dirty Does Devon: Matt Pritchard at Riverford Field Kitchen

“An evening with BBC TV’s Matt Pritchard” said the email from Riverford Field Kitchen. Seemed a bit odd to be chasing this local boy down the M5 to Devon but, having eaten there many times, we jumped at the chance to sample Riverford’s legendary veg. in the hands of the vivacious vegan. Riverford’s organic vegetable…

Pride of Asador 44

by M. NotLeafy. Edited & proofread by Mme. Occasionally I have the opportunity to dine at someone else’s expense while on business, but not usually in my home town. Luckily I have a regular business contact, Mr. K, who is a food aficionado but clearly not a devotee of Jason Rayner because he is based…

Pizza Mind: Eating and ethos – an interview with Dusty Knuckle

Bread is one of the most fundamental and wonderful of foods. Its popularity has certainly stood the test of time and it’s one of the first things to sell out when holiday shop closures or adverse weather threaten.  The first time you bite down on a piece of real bread is a memorable experience and…

How an end became three beginnings

Have you felt the pain of favourite restaurant loss? You find that place, it’s reasonably priced, you love the food, it feels comfortable and the staff are friendly. They get to know you and do your favourites just how you want them. You start having birthdays and anniversaries there. Each visit is like easing into…