Chidhood memories of the village swing…
Where I grew up every village had a swing, large or small every child had access to one. Some would carry you over a small stream, others across a sandy pit but all of them provided us with hours of entertainment.
Fast forward to the era of health and safety and […]
John Le Carre gives his verdict on the new Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy film….
I recently blogged about the new film based on Le Carre’s classic novel of the same name, Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy. Now in my opinion 9 out of 10 remakes are rubbish so I was particularly interested to hear what the great […]
A new venture…
I’ve been busy working on a new project for the last couple of months, a website for bodybuilders and gym enthusiasts of all ages and abilities. The site has been designed by myself and my friend who is a serious competetive bodybuilder. We are hoping to create an online community for bodybuilders in […]
A damp squib to start the new year…
2010 was, overall one to forget for yours truly. It wasn’t all bad but in general terms I’ve had much better and so I looked forward to the new year in modest anticipation. I say modest because I do not believe matters fundamently change because of a new […]
The essential daytime beverage..
Notice I wrote ‘daytime’! Professional kitchens are a hard place to spend your working life, bollockings are the norm. You’re either taking one or giving one but either way you’re getting a dose of stress you could do without.
When you’re a commis you take turns with the kitchen porter to make the […]
Back in business….
After months of cleaning, planning, blood, sweat and tears one of the hotels in our group is finally ready to open its doors followng a devastating flood late last year. The doors aren’t quite fully open just yet, there is still work to be done but one of the kitchens is now ready […]
Take a look….
Just to let you know I’ve hopped over to Silk Road Gourmet for the day courtesy of Laura and ruined her blog with my writing
Actually, it’s a brilliantly crafted piece and I expect it to be made into a film starring someone famous
Thanks Laura!
Your chance to win a great prize….
Laura Kelley at Silk Road Gourmet has come up with the brilliant idea of holding a competition to find the best cook’s apron on the planet. I have been given the ultimate honour of being asked to judge the competition so all of you get photographing your favourite kitchen […]
Feeling low? Need advice, comfort and support?
Just something to put a little smile on everyone’s faces (I hope!) when there isn’t much to smile about….
Here’s one for the ladies. Never let it be said that men aren’t sympathetic to your needs. No madam! We don’t get nearly enough thanks for our listening qualities and it’s […]
Just like starting over….
Apologies if it’s been a little quiet this end, I’ve just got back from the Lake District where I’ve been assesing the flood damage and it doesn’t make for an inspiring picture. I find it annoying that nobody finds this newsworthy anymore. The knock on effect of this flood is still and […]