All across Spain and indeed many other European wine regions there was much excitement about the quality of the grapes in the 2019 harvest. This was thanks to good summer weather and, mostly imporantly, favourable autumn weather which allowed growers to pick grapes at optimum ripeness. Now it’s over to the winemakers to make the […]
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Copy editing a new book on the history of Spanish food
Last summer I was asked to collaborate with Spanish food expert María José Sevilla who is writing a book on the history of Spanish food. I have been helping her as a copy editor for an extensive and fascinating book which will be published in 2018. Her book traces the history of Spanish food through […]
English wines for asparagus
The British asparagus season is well under way. See my selection of some of the best English wines to enjoy with asparagus and ideas for food matching in the latest issue of Great British Food magazine. Click on the PDF below: English wines for asparagus
Languedoc-Roussillon: fine wine and food in the deep south
In June this year I visited the Languedoc-Roussillon region to learn more about the wine and food of France’s largest wine region. Find out what the Languedoc-Roussion offers – from fine sparkling, red and sweet wines and delicious local gastronomy to charming Roman cities, ancient fortresses, scenic fishing ports and a stunning interior – by reading my […]
Verona Blog 2: Risotto all’Amarone
Risotto all’Amarone recipe… By Gabriele Ferron For four people: 400g Vialone Nano rice or good quality risotto rice 900ml chicken stock 300ml Amarone* (just under half a bottle) 30g red onion, finely chopped 40g extra virgin olive oil 60g parmesan cheese (or Monte Veronese) A knob of butter Seasoning as required Method: Fry the onion […]