Beer

Sliced homemade raisin bread on a white plate.

Irish Recollections (May Include Year-old Soda Bread)

Ireland holds a special place in my heart: my first restaurant job was in an...
Plate of creamy pasta with herbs and a glass of beer on a wooden table.

Going Global, Eating Local (London Style)

As you know, my diet is built on a foundation of local food (to the...
Signboard of 'The Victoria' pub with a painted portrait of a woman.

Winding Down at the Local Pub(s)

As the years go by, I have grown to truly savor chance meetings with locals...
Historic Gothic cathedral with intricate stonework under a blue sky.

Away-from-home Eating: Pleasures and Perils

Pleasures, sure; that one's obvious. But perhaps "perils" is too strong a word? Maybe "pitfalls"?...