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Barbecue At home I am completely surrounded by lovely antipodean neighbours ( 2 Australians and a Kiwi ) and so am in the perfect position to announce that Barbecue season is officially open! The Barbecue Bible Buy Now I will admit to being a latecomer to the joys of the barbie. As a vegetarian I have spent too many years munching on badly cooked sweetcorn while listening to the ecstatic moaning of those tucking into chops and hamburger to really appreciate the nuances of grilling!  However all that changed when I discovered a seminal publication from the US grandiosely entitled 'The Barbecue Bible'. The author is, apparently, the undisputed King of the Grill and 500 is a lot of recipes, including vegetarian dishes, salads and some great puddings too. In the interests of transparency this book is definitely meat-centric, however it has so many wonderful additions including sauces and marinades, fish and ...

Greetings! Please excuse this week's early mailing but I suddenly realised that if you haven't re-subscribed to our Newsletter then this will be my very last opportunity to say adieu and thank you very much indeed for your patronage and for allowing me into your home every Saturday - it has been a privilege and I am most grateful. For those sticking with me - yay! - and for those that have been too busy, the 'last chance' button is at the bottom of this page so please press it so that we may keep in touch! Parole Boards - Second Chances I am a big believer in second chances and therefore pleased to have the opportunity to work with one of HM Prisons which offers educational courses in metalwork, painting and bricklaying etc to those that have paid their debt and are about to re-enter society. Not only does this offer the opportunity to learn new skills but re-adjusts participants to the structure of regular employment and...

Hue & Cry - and Data Protection! This week I am celebrating inspirational, bold and vibrant colour however before I do I have been informed that I must ask you a huge favour. The new General Data Protection Regulation kicks in on May 25th and therefore I am forced to request that, should you wish to continue to receive my weekly missive, you  re-subscribe  to the newsletter with a simply click at the bottom of this page. To be honest I don't really understand why however I am not one to stand in the way of progress! I thoroughly enjoy writing to you each week and I would be devastated to lose you - plus it would mean that I am simply talking to myself which would be very sad indeed!! So on with the show and my thoughts on colour..............   Oddly I used to be rather frightened of it and became the king of navy blue and grey, however as I get older I have learned to embrace it to the extent that when asked by a fantastic menswear designer recently...