‘Time’ for beer
The Art of Ageing Beer Although a historic art the I first came across aging beers was in Antwerp. Hidden in a side street is a bar called the Kulminator,…
Back to the Bar
Back to the Bar (socially distanced pub) This year has been a curve ball for the hospitality sector. Thinking ‘outside the box’ to survive is the norm, from home deliveries…
Local Marmalade With Cheese? yes!
One of the pleasures of living in Norfolk is the great local produce and lock down has given me the chance to indulge in it. I have always had a…
Local Cheese & Cow Cuddling
I have been sharing my love of cheese with you now for a little while, in my last article I said I would give you some more details of my…
Cheese Events Launched!!!
Cheese Events Launched Sunday 9th February at the Assembly House as part of the Cheese & Wine Event. In the beautiful surroundings of the Assembly House and with the…
The Assembly House; Local Cheese and Happy Cows
In this blog I talk about my recent visit to the Assembly House. Then some very happy cows at Fen Farm that makes award winning local cheese, Baron Bigod. There…
The Old Bank Seasonal & Local Food Plus Thai and Sushi Reviews
The smell of woodsmoke has started to perinate the air as we approach autumn. My planning for the Norwich CAMRA beer festival, World Beer Bar, this October are in the…
A Visit to Brewkery – A Social Enterprise Helping People With Learning Difficulties
There are a number of inspirational people in this fine region, last week I was invited along to a project that has been started to support people with learning difficulties.…
Curry Houses & Beer Faults
Having survived the hottest day of the year, what do you do? Go for a curry of course. 3 of Norwich’s curry houses are in the National Curry finals, so…
St Peters Brewery, Pickerings and Cheeseman
Norfolk and Suffolk have a number of food and drinks producers that have become firm family favourites. They have something in them that triggers fond memories yet even they have…