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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Neil Sowerby2025-11-17 20:39:132025-11-18 16:20:32Why the marvellous Marble Arch mustn’t be squeezed out by this high rise hell
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Neil Sowerby2025-11-04 16:01:192025-11-05 09:39:26Pigeon ice cream oliebol? Welcome to the wizard van der Kroft’s magical lair
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Neil Sowerby2025-10-31 12:30:562025-10-31 15:12:27Unveiled: the fantastic 2025 MFDF Awards shortlist – cast your votes now
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Neil Sowerby2025-10-17 14:24:522025-10-21 12:23:27Gomo meets Bullgogi – a tale of two Koreans fermenting their own cool culinary K-Pop
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Neil Sowerby2025-10-14 18:29:002025-10-14 18:33:43Lichen the taste – Black Stone Flower delivers a punch in Chettinad Chicken
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Neil Sowerby2025-08-24 16:11:332025-09-03 12:43:59Dream dining at the Pentonbridge Inn (and a curious Cumbrian trail there)