The joys of doing your own food photography (and the bloopers that get missed sometimes) When I first decided to start writing recipe books, there were so many questions. How were all the elements going to come together, especially the food styling and photos. Out of financial necessity of creating a book on a spaghetti…
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Writing a Gluten Free recipe book
Gluten Free – the recipe writing challenge When it was suggested to me by my brother that I should write a Gluten Free recipe book, I must admit I did look a bit askance. (And honestly, it was not because he is a Collingwood supporter.) Whilst I love a challenge, this one initially seemed…
Holm Oak – beautiful wine, beautiful location
Holm Oak – a premium location with a premium product. Two Rieslings – back to back tasting – a rare treat. by Ben Nuttall (WSET® Level 3 Award in Wines and Spirits) Nestled in a quiet bend of the Tamar river lies the beautifully located cellar door and vineyard of Holm Oak. If you happen to have…
Riesling – a wine with huge variety
Riesling – a wine which captures so many styles and tastes. by Ben Nuttall (WSET® Level 3 Award in Wines and Spirits) A little bit about Riesling To start this blog I want to clarify something to anyone who just cringed. Riesling is not only a super sweet variety. It is not only the Moselle/Crouchen Riesling/Spatlese…
Tasmanian vineyards – Moore’s Hill Estate
Moore’s Hill – great location and atmosphere by Ben Nuttall (WSET® Level 3 Award in Wines and Spirits) Professional learning in Bordeaux, at Millesima Fine Wine Merchants Going for something a little Moore. I have recently spent a very pleasurable winter’s afternoon at a little vineyard in the Tamar Valley and I think the…



