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 Sowerby2026-02-03 18:55:012026-02-03 19:01:55My Italian food trail – the ancient Umbrian ‘pea’ Roveja
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Neil Sowerby2026-02-03 14:14:542026-02-03 14:15:03It’s a Zin! But what version of this enigmatic Californian red will turn up?
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Neil Sowerby2026-01-27 11:54:242026-01-28 16:44:37All the winners from the MFDF Awards 2025 on a night celebrating community 
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Neil Sowerby2026-01-20 10:41:402026-01-20 10:44:13A slice of my sweet, sweet sausage? You’ll be tasting a very Catalan dish
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Neil Sowerby2026-01-12 21:01:102026-01-12 21:03:47Hot lemons! Lonely Planet’s ready Med answer to those January blues
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Neil Sowerby2025-12-22 18:52:282025-12-22 21:14:36East Neuk is unique – that’s why I’m dreaming of a Fife Christmas