Drinking quite a lot of Burgundy recently, probably in the wake of my trip and must say the quality is far less patchy than it was five years ago. Still in love with NZ Sauv B but like to drink it as fresh as possible, most of the 2003s are in now but you still ...
Tasting NotesMy veteran espresso machine is about to peg out after 5 years hard labour in the hands of a hardcase coffeeholic. I can really recommend this make, it’s called Briel (the model is “Chamonix”) and though it doesn’t look very fancy, its tough engine – a goodly sized pump – allows it to make decent ...
Books & EquipmentGot a gift of a French barbary duck. Now I’m not a fan of the barbary kind, I much prefer Aylesbury (big white, fluffy, yellow-wellied Donald) or Gressingham – that is if I can’t get teal or mallard but this one was delicious. I’m not mad about pink duck either, unless it’s a pan-fried breast. ...
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