Monthly Archives: August 2012

Grouse about Burgundy.

Very generous friends of mine recently invited me to join them for a grouse dinner at White’s club in St James’. Having ordered a very fine Chablis to accompany our starters (delicious smoked eel with a fiery but creamy horseradish sauce) the conversation … Continue reading

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Through a glass darkly?

Through a glass darkly? (Or where are my specs?)   Last night I hosted a ’shepherd’s pie and claret’ supper, something which has become a summer ritual, for nine of my closest ‘August bachelor’ friends. Only this year I intentionally did not … Continue reading

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Wine & the art of seduction – Victoria Moore

Wine & the art of seduction – Victoria Moore ‘Does it matter what wine is poured when the intention is to seduce? And if so, what bottles might it be good to open? I ask these questions because I was … Continue reading

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