Food and Drink

In praise of the A303, England’s holiday highway

Above: far better than a service station: Crown & Victoria, Tintinhull, Somerset We had a magical…
In praise of the Crown & Victoria, Tintinhull

Our days of stopping at a Little Chef for lunch when heading for the West Country…
Can you save the world and enjoy organic food?

Dominic Lawson’s Independent column recently raised a crucial question: can you enjoy organic food and help…
Fresh breath costs more at WH Smith

I doubt that anyone shops around for the cheapest mints. But perhaps we should, given my…
Little Chef lives to fry again

Anyone wanting an all day breakfast on the road can relax again: Little Chef has been…
Banana bother at Tesco

I was reminded tonight why I stopped buying fruit in Tesco. Luckily, I spotted this rotting…
Shock horror: I recommend a British service station

I usually avoid motorway service stations. The food is dreadful and overpriced. The facilities are grim…
Going organic

Do you automatically bin sales leaflets that drop through your letter box? I usually do. But…
Who says entertaining is hard work?

We enjoyed slaving away over a hot stove this Christmas and New Year. Thank you, Marks…