As Freedom Day dawns and lockdown restrictions are eased we can (look forward to getting back to normal and enjoying the pleasures of life we have been denied for the past 15 months, hopefully anyway. We say hopefully because ‘Independence Day’ in 2020 didn’t end up the way we all hoped, but there is genuinely […]

Could it actually happen? Dare we dream? Is the unlikely about to become likely? After all, we have waited so long haven’t we? No, we are not talking about ‘Freedom Day’ on 19th July but the little matter of a European Championship final in a few days time. And what a final it’s going to […]

Is it really coming home? Could the impossible become possible? Are 55 years of hurt about to be erased? Well, if you listen to the majority of the Great British Public at the moment, the answers to these cryptic (only if you don’t understand or care football that is) questions is undoubtedly yes. Then, if […]

When I heard it was National Picnic Week I thought great, a chance to indulge in my favourite snack with its delicious combination of peanuts, raisins, wafer, caramel and chocolate. It has just the right texture and tastes substantial without the sickly gooeyness of, say, a Cadbury’s caramel. I’ve always liked picnic bars but must […]

It’s a rivalry which stretches back centuries. Whether it was Emperor Hadrian (not even English!) building a wall to keep the marauding Scots out, the invasion of King Edward the First’s army which led to the legend of ‘Braveheart’ William Wallace and the subsequent defeat of the English at Bannockburn by Robert the Bruce, it’s […]

The Euros kick off today and the joy of such tournaments is not only wall to wall football but also the chance to learn a bit more about the countries taking part. Even if you don’t like the beautiful game, why you can still try out foodie footy challenge for Euro 21 and by happy […]

In terms of double acts, it’s right up there with Morecambe and Wise or Ant and Dec for our younger readers. In terms of what Britain has given the world, it stands proudly alongside Shakespeare and cricket. We refer, of course, to Fish and Chips which, quite rightly, now has its own national day. The […]

Everyone loves a great origin story. One such story concerns the humble hamburger. For over a century the origins of the hamburger have been disputed more hotly than a flame grill barbeque but one thing seems clear – the name has nothing to do with the ingredients. Nowhere has it ever been suggested that ham, […]

Considering it’s a superfood, the mighty tomato has had a pretty lousy press over the centuries. Up until 200 years ago it was wrongly regarded as poisonous by some because it is part of the nightshade family. And for centuries it’s been a go to weapon for anyone wishing to voice their displeasure at artistic […]