by Alan Rogers | 10th Apr 2018 | Wining & Dining
What else is mankind destroying now, I hear you ask. Oh just the planet – and everything that lives in it. The destructive effect of the palm oil industry has been highlighted in recent years. Its extraction and production is associated with deforestation, habitat...
by Alan Rogers | 25th Mar 2018 | Wining & Dining
A few years ago, it was thought that organic food was consumed by only the wealthy and by hippies. But now, most of us realise the benefits of eating organically for our health and the environment. The latest Organic Market report shows that sales for organic produce...
by Alan Rogers | 11th Feb 2018 | Wining & Dining
Valentine’s Day is almost upon us – and whether that fills you with dread or delight, there is no escaping it. How can you, with love hearts adorning card shops, supermarkets and even pet shops. Yep, it’s happening, sweetie. Now I love food and fizz AND I also love my...
by Alan Rogers | 1st Oct 2017 | Lifestyle PLUS, Wining & Dining
Cat cafés have never been so popular. What’s not to love about enjoying coffee and cake and playing with an adorable moggy during a relaxing afternoon? It’s no wonder that the number of cat cafés in the UK currently sits at 20 – and they’re increasing at a...
by Alan Rogers | 30th Sep 2017 | Wining & Dining
You can’t have failed to notice the increasing sight of customized food vans and trucks popping up on our streets, markets or disused warehouses. And I bet you’re constantly tempted by the tantalising aromas emanating from these stationary vehicles as they...
by Alan Rogers | 28th Sep 2017 | Wining & Dining
You can’t have failed to have heard of craft beers. Even if you’re not a fan of beer in general, I bet you’ve been tempted to try a craft beer, not just because it sounds so arty and niche, but because of its tantalisingly different flavour and attractively decorated...