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When you think of the word ‘epic’ what comes to mind? Lord of the Rings, perhaps, or the Iliad of Homer. Gladiator, the Grand Canyon, Star Wars, battling gods, goddess and heroes, the Great Barrier Reef? All complete with a…

When in Philadelphia I found myself with a thirst; a thirst for something alcoholic, something with a bit of a burn, to fortify the mind and whet the appetite for boozy Cheesesteak Sandwiches. There are a few food and drink…

The name Philadelphia conjures up a number of images, ideas, things. The steps from Rocky, the spreadable, much loved, cheese (actually made in Wisconsin!), the Liberty Bell. As I say, lots of things. However, what I like most about Philadelphia…

From the very spawning of the idea of doing a coast to coast Food Tour of the United States, a trip to Maryland to sample the crab was present. The state is renowned for its blue crab, callinectes sapidus, and…

If you know me you’ll know that it is my solemn and most fervent view that French cooking is the finest in the world. British, obviously I adore, Indian holds a dear spot, but French, yes French, is my passion….

Have you ever been ‘meat drunk’? The phrase I use refers to that sensation you feel having consumed vast quantities of bleeding, meaty protein. That pricking of perspiration, revolution of the room. The haze that comes over you, the fluttering…

In the week of August 13-19th 2012, tens of thousands of people flocked to Memphis. The reason? To celebrate the 35th anniversary of the death of Elvis Presley. This week, known as Elvis Week, was filled with events glorifying the…