I grow my own, brave the kitchen heat and know my woozy way around a wine list. Welcome to my post-lockdown world…

You may call it a blog if you must. It’s certainly a change of direction I’ve been putting off through years of journalistic hyper-activity. The lockdowns have made me reassess the food and drink I really care about. I feel refreshed and free of restraint. Even so. Please excuse the solipsistic sounding neilsowerby.co.uk. It’s not just about me. More the discoveries I want to share. Read more…

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Gomo meets Bullgogi – a tale of two Koreans fermenting their own cool culinary K-Pop

I taste glorious kimchi in Glasgow and get down to some serious Korean grilling in Manchester
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Lichen the taste – Black Stone Flower delivers a punch in Chettinad Chicken

Neil Sowerby relishes a delightful Indian ingredient he'd never encountered before
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Dream dining at the Pentonbridge Inn (and a curious Cumbrian trail there)

Chris Archer's Michelin starred cuisine has put the Pentonbridge Inn on the map … and there's so much else to relish in Cumbria
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Pickled Onion Monster Munch Beurre Blanc, Mr Springsteen?

Monster Munch meets Bruce Springsteen at Kirkby Burton's Norman's Neighbourhood Kitchen

Capreolus – distilling the ethereal essence of the mighty quince

Exploring the remarkable spirit world of Capreolus Distillery
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In their own words: why female head chefs are flourishing around Manchester…

I speak to eight female head chefs about their rise in a male-dominated industry
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