Matching Wine With Food. Pairings, UK & World Wine Reviews

Food & Wine is my passion – and luckily also my job.

Add to this my love of great rugby – and the idea for a Food & Wine pairing website was born over a pint of Guinness for some and a glass of Argentinian Malbec for me at Twickenham. If you’ve ever wondered about what wine you should – or even better – could! – pair with various foods – then Love Wine Food will give you with a wide range of suggestions from around the World to tempt and experiment with.

If you’ve bought some pheasant and no idea what wine to drink with it – or you’ve been given a heavenly bottle of Barbaresco and want to find the best recipe to show it off – you’ve come to the right place! If you’d like to get in touch , I’d love to hear from you! Do take a look at our range of Wine Tours for 2026 And my book Watercress, Willow & Wine, a celebration of recipes and wines from English vineyards is now released and available to order now.

Cindy-Marie Harvey

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Travelling the Wine World. Author of Watercress, Willow & Wine. Shortlisted for Fortnum & Mason Awards

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Mar 23

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Monday morning in Venice.
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#Venice #earlymorningwalk #goodforthesoul

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Mar 22

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A small turbot for dinner last night at the always incredible @gattoneroburano
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#localfish #turbot #venicelagoon

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Mar 22

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Buongiorno Burano.
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#winetour #venetianlagoon #burano

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Mar 21

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Something soothing to start your Saturday. Avian companions on my morning walk on the Island of Burano, Venetian lagoon.
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#nature #calming #nativevenice

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Mar 20

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Finally got to see the new cellars at @pieropanwines in Soave. Simply stunning. Full write up with tasting notes next week over on substack. But these concrete eggs. Wow, just Wow!!
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#winetour #winegeekandhappy #soave @liberty_wines

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Mar 20

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Start of the weekend on wine tour on the Venetian Lagoon.
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#burano #lagoonlife #vogare

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Mar 19

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Lake Garda. Bliss.
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#winetour #italianlakes

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Mar 18

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Wandering around Trento. Frescoes & Fountains.
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#winetour #trentino

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Mar 16

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First day of our Veneto Wine tour, getting into a Lugana state of mind with glass of this delicious Riserva from Hottone. Good depth and minerality.
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#lugana #venetowines @signorvino

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Mar 16

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Early morning walk around the backstreets of Verona. Yours truly glorying in the blue skies & sun , locals still dressed in duvet coats lest they catch a "colpa d'aire", which as all Italians know can be lethal!
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#verona #winetour #loveitaly

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Mar 9

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View from my temporary desk this morning catching up on emails. Loving the Chateau Life on the Left Bank!
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#chateaulife #bordeauxstjulien #winetravel

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Mar 8

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Early morning Sunday mooch around the streets of Bordeaux, watching the city wake up. Atmospherically misty to start with on the Pont de Pierre, but sun valiently trying to appear for first day of our Bordeaux wine tour.
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#winetravel #bordeaux #watchingthecitywakeup

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Feb 19

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Over on substack, my Review of a fabulous Greek Restaurant, in the most unexpected of places, Guildford!
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#greekwine #guildford #restaurantreview
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Feb 14

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Revamping how to celebrate Valentine's Day. Super excited to receive my Radicchio Not Roses box from @natoora

Now off to think of some recipes!
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#radicchionotroses

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Jan 28

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A fabulous evening at the wonderful, welcoming bistro @auvieuxcomptoir in Paris. Delicious snails dripping in garlic butter, onglet perfectly cooked blue, and an impeccable Paris Brest. As always a lovely buzzy atmosphere with super friendly service.

On the vinous front, (a tempting range on the wine list!) , a glass of Crozes Hermitage Blanc for PJ, and Menetou Salon pour moi. Then a delectable Gevrey Chambertin from Domaine Trappet, youthful with nervy energy, bursting with raspberry and crunchy texture of cranberries -heaven! Oh, and the Armagnac, a perfect end!

Not our first visit and certainly won't be the last. (Paris for dinner on a Tuesday - great start to the week!)
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#dinnerinparis #neighbourhoodbistro #hospitality

A fabulous evening at the wonderful, welcoming bistro @auvieuxcomptoir in Paris. Delicious snails dripping in garlic butter, onglet perfectly cooked blue, and an impeccable Paris Brest. As always a lovely buzzy atmosphere with super friendly service.

On the vinous front, (a tempting range on the wine list!) , a glass of Crozes Hermitage Blanc for PJ, and Menetou Salon pour moi. Then a delectable Gevrey Chambertin from Domaine Trappet, youthful with nervy energy, bursting with raspberry and crunchy texture of cranberries -heaven! Oh, and the Armagnac, a perfect end!

Not our first visit and certainly won`t be the last. (Paris for dinner on a Tuesday - great start to the week!)
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Jan 26

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Burns Night at home called for a new malt to try, so delighted to open the Seven Wood from @jurawhisky
Aged in ex bourbon American white oak, before finishing off in French oak from six different regions. Very appealing on the nose, spice & orange undertones on the palate,with a discreet slightly sweet chocolate finish.

Of course, there had to be Haggis, so @macsweenhaggis was crumbled, rolled into small balls, coated with oats and pan fried till outside crispy. Decided to have a year away from the trad neeps & tatties, so instead roasted squash & shallots with earthy lentils, topped with haggis meatballs. A good alternative.

Pudding was simple, fresh raspberries dipped in chocolate, served with frozen kefir, oaty biscuits and bee pollen. Was perfect with the Jura!
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#haggis #burnsnight #singlemalt

Burns Night at home called for a new malt to try, so delighted to open the Seven Wood from @jurawhisky
Aged in ex bourbon American white oak, before finishing off in French oak from six different regions. Very appealing on the nose, spice & orange undertones on the palate,with a discreet slightly sweet chocolate finish.

Of course, there had to be Haggis, so @macsweenhaggis was crumbled, rolled into small balls, coated with oats and pan fried till outside crispy. Decided to have a year away from the trad neeps & tatties, so instead roasted squash & shallots with earthy lentils, topped with haggis meatballs. A good alternative.

Pudding was simple, fresh raspberries dipped in chocolate, served with frozen kefir, oaty biscuits and bee pollen. Was perfect with the Jura!
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Jan 8

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Perhaps not quite the joy of Padington's Marmalade Day, but oh the utterly fabulous discovery this week of the first blood oranges of the year in our local market in Petersfield.

The citrus season is such a bright spot in the sometimes dark days of January,. The intemse uplifting aromas that spring from the flesh as you cut into the dark hues ranging from crimson to carmine. The sweet fresh juice that reminds me of happy mornings in Sicily, with its radiant colour.

Such an optimistic way to start the day!
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#citrusseason #bloodoranges #startthedaywithasmile

Perhaps not quite the joy of Padington`s Marmalade Day, but oh the utterly fabulous discovery this week of the first blood oranges of the year in our local market in Petersfield.

The citrus season is such a bright spot in the sometimes dark days of January,. The intemse uplifting aromas that spring from the flesh as you cut into the dark hues ranging from crimson to carmine. The sweet fresh juice that reminds me of happy mornings in Sicily, with its radiant colour.

Such an optimistic way to start the day!
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Jan 6

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Using up the festive cheeses is a delight -so a #WFH lunch today of chesnut mushrooms pan fried in butter with smushed roasted garlic, lots of crumbled @colstonbassettdairy Stilton , some left over tarragon leaves to give a fresh pop -utterly delicious!
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#loveyourleftovers #stiltoncheese #delightinthesmallthings

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Jan 6

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Yesterday was one of my saddest days of the year ( and yes am aware that 2026 is a mere 6 days old!) -taking down of the Christmas tree.

But cheered by the memory of many cosy evenings curled up watching her twinkling lights. Also oddly soothed by the ritual of packing away her decorations, so many of them bought on our travels, so each one tenderly wrapped in paper whilst reflecting on past holidays. Plus do love the reassuring feeling of good traditions, putting the decorations away for another year, knowing how excited I will be to open and unwrap them all in another 329 days.
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#christmastraditions #realtree #happyandsadatthesametime

Yesterday was one of my saddest days of the year ( and yes am aware that 2026 is a mere 6 days old!) -taking down of the Christmas tree.

But cheered by the memory of many cosy evenings curled up watching her twinkling lights. Also oddly soothed by the ritual of packing away her decorations, so many of them bought on our travels, so each one tenderly wrapped in paper whilst reflecting on past holidays. Plus do love the reassuring feeling of good traditions, putting the decorations away for another year, knowing how excited I will be to open and unwrap them all in another 329 days.
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Jan 5

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Morning walk in the snow.

Good start to the week.
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#petersfield #goodformentalhealth #lightandshade

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Jan 3

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As seen this morning in @waitrose .

Just wrong!

Still 90 days till Easter.

Why wishing our lives away? What's wrong with seasonality of expectation -the joy of looking forward to that first Hot Cross Bun, the first Jersey Royal of the season - this world of instant gratification, just please can we stop !
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#liveinthemoment #dontwishyourlifeaway

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Jan 2

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Starting off the New Year as mean to go on!

Last night opened this Gevrey Chambertin 2018 from @maisonjosephdrouhin

Silky, elegance. Superb with slow roasted lamb dotted with an indecent amount of garlic & dauphinois potatoes
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#burgundywine #pinotcentral #newyearsresolutions

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Jan 1

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As we welcome in the New Year, it's also a time for quiet reflection on 2025, both the good and the bad.

Thus to inspire hope for 2026 , an image from one of my happiest days of last year, swimming for hours in this beautiful sun dappled blue sea in Sicily. I take this with me into the New Year to remind me that the simplest things in nature have the power to calm, to refocus, to ground us and to remember the important things in life.

Wishing you all a wonderful New Year full of love, peace and laughter.
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As we welcome in the New Year, it`s also a time for quiet reflection on 2025, both the good and the bad.

Thus to inspire hope for 2026 , an image from one of my happiest days of last year, swimming for hours in this beautiful sun dappled blue sea in Sicily. I take this with me into the New Year to remind me that the simplest things in nature have the power to calm, to refocus, to ground us and to remember the important things in life.

Wishing you all a wonderful New Year full of love, peace and laughter.
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Dec 13

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One of absolute favourite days of the year - delivery of this years EVOO from Selvapiana in Chianti Rufina! Quite simply the best olive oil ever!

(Jumping for joy in the kitchen as make some bread to drizzle over! )
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@selvapiana_fattoria #newseasonoliveoil #evoo #missingitaly @liberty_wines

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Dec 12

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Perfection on a plate for lunch.

Steak tartare at @restaurantsixpetersfield
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#steaktartare #supportlocal #impromptulunch

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Dec 9

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As the festivities loom ever closer, here at LWF we are looking forward to our exciting 2026 wine tours. They will be here before we know it!

So today, just a bit about our first tour in February, staying in the beautiful, medieval town of Rye, in a delightful hotel, complete with log fire and welcoming bar, ideal for some r&r after hard days wine tasting! Plus Rye is great place to mooch around their many quirky independent shops.

Wine visits are just a skip over the border in Kent , taking in the utterly fabulous world class wines at Simpsons, taste Organic fizz at Oxney, enjoy Pinot Noir with a cosy lunch at Charles Palmer Vineyards. Finish this wonderful array of wines with a tasting of the elegant wines at Gusbourne and ending with the Single Vineyard wines at Chapel Down.

If you are still stuck for a present for your wine loving other half, why not join us on this fabulous tour of English Wines in Kent. For full details, DM your email address
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@simpsonswine @oxneyorganicestate @charlespalmervineyards @gusbourne_wine @chapeldown

As the festivities loom ever closer, here at LWF we are looking forward to our exciting 2026 wine tours. They will be here before we know it!

So today, just a bit about our first tour in February, staying in the beautiful, medieval town of Rye, in a delightful hotel, complete with log fire and welcoming bar, ideal for some r&r after hard days wine tasting! Plus Rye is great place to mooch around their many quirky independent shops.

Wine visits are just a skip over the border in Kent , taking in the utterly fabulous world class wines at Simpsons, taste Organic fizz at Oxney, enjoy Pinot Noir with a cosy lunch at Charles Palmer Vineyards. Finish this wonderful array of wines with a tasting of the elegant wines at Gusbourne and ending with the Single Vineyard wines at Chapel Down.

If you are still stuck for a present for your wine loving other half, why not join us on this fabulous tour of English Wines in Kent. For full details, DM your email address
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Dec 3

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First festive visit to @fortnums
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#deckthehalls #fortnumsatchristmas #purejoy

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Dec 2

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Festive London.
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#decemberishere #festivevibes #londonstjames

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Dec 1

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Glorious views of Glencoe yesterday. Even some snow on the peaks!
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#scotlandlover #alba #mountains

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Nov 30

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Thanks to an impromptu visit to the @highlandbookshop (amazing selection of books, wish lived closer!) , picked up a copy of the new Ann Cleeves -the return of Jimmy Perez. Can think of no better book to read whilst snuggled in my cabin on board @caledoniansleeper . Wee dram of single malt , the perfect evening!
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#orkney #anncleeves #tartannoir

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Nov 30

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My beloved Scotland. Yes you have amazing Langoustines, mussels, salmon, venison and more. But sat on the @caledoniansleeper with a Tunnocks Wafer? That's sheer bliss!
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#tunnockscaramelwafer #sleepertrain #caledonia

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Nov 30

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Well worth the journey from Hampshire to the Highlands to see Eddi Reader in concert! Train to London then Caledonian sleeper from Euston then down to Loch Fyne to stay overlooking the harbour. Concert in Tarbert Village Hall. Perfect size venue!

Not just her exquisite soaring voice, but the brilliant band as well, plus fabulous stories - amazing evening!!

Now fortified by haggis & black pudding, time for a chilly but sunny walk by the loch before the sleeper back to London (532 miles from home to here apparently!)

Thank you @sadeniar @eddireader for a fabulous evening of music & laughter!
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Well worth the journey from Hampshire to the Highlands to see Eddi Reader in concert! Train to London then Caledonian sleeper from Euston then down to Loch Fyne to stay overlooking the harbour. Concert in Tarbert Village Hall. Perfect size venue!

Not just her exquisite soaring voice, but the brilliant band as well, plus fabulous stories - amazing evening!!

Now fortified by haggis & black pudding, time for a chilly but sunny walk by the loch before the sleeper back to London (532 miles from home to here apparently!)

Thank you @sadeniar @eddireader for a fabulous evening of music & laughter!
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Nov 29

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Watching sunrise in Scotland.
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#scotlandlover #caledonia #caledoniasleeper

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Nov 25

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WFH lunch is fun to play around with, so a tweak on an old favourite today.
Toss carrot batons in olive oil, sumac, cumin &maple syrup. Roast for 35 mins.
Drain @belazu_co chickpeas, coat with smoked paprika & pinch of celery salt plus EVOO, roast for 20 mins.
Mix hummus (it's Tuesday lunchtime, of course i did not make my own!), with greek yoghurt.
Layered all up with crushed pistachios, chopped flat leaf parsley & poppy seeds.
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WFH lunch is fun to play around with, so a tweak on an old favourite today.
Toss carrot batons in olive oil, sumac, cumin &maple syrup. Roast for 35 mins.
Drain @belazu_co chickpeas, coat with smoked paprika & pinch of celery salt plus EVOO, roast for 20 mins.
Mix hummus (it`s Tuesday lunchtime, of course i did not make my own!), with greek yoghurt.
Layered all up with crushed pistachios, chopped flat leaf parsley & poppy seeds.
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Nov 25

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Busy designing a German Wine Tour for Private clients yesterday, so last night seemed appropriate to open a bottle of Riesling!

One of my favourite white grape varieties, this was very drinkable, lovely fresh fruit, lively but balanced acidity. Nothing too complicated but ideal for a Monday evening! Made by @weingut_robert_weil for @waitrose and good value at £12.50 -thanks to @mikejnorth in Petersfield branch for the recommendation
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Busy designing a German Wine Tour for Private clients yesterday, so last night seemed appropriate to open a bottle of Riesling!

One of my favourite white grape varieties, this was very drinkable, lovely fresh fruit, lively but balanced acidity. Nothing too complicated but ideal for a Monday evening! Made by @weingut_robert_weil for @waitrose and good value at £12.50 -thanks to @mikejnorth in Petersfield branch for the recommendation
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Nov 24

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Know should not be swayed by labels, but the beauty of this on a bottle of Langhe Arneis - irresistable!

This white wine named Srej, from Piemonte dialect meaning a wood of oak trees, is from the Arneis grape variety. Lovely notes of pears on the nose, slight hint of hazelnut on the finish. Beautiful expression of Arneis.

Made by @robertosarottowinery and available from @waitrose
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Know should not be swayed by labels, but the beauty of this on a bottle of Langhe Arneis - irresistable!

This white wine named Srej, from Piemonte dialect meaning a wood of oak trees, is from the Arneis grape variety. Lovely notes of pears on the nose, slight hint of hazelnut on the finish. Beautiful expression of Arneis.

Made by @robertosarottowinery and available from @waitrose
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Nov 16

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It's a Sherry type of Sunday .
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#sherry #manzanilla #sundaykindoffeeling #lovewinefood #lazysundays

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Nov 15

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Grand Bateau Bordeaux Blanc from Chateau Beychevelle. Refreshing, crisp. Textbook. Ideal for welcoming in a weekend of Rugby.

Good value at just under £13 from local indie wine merchant @thegeneralwine
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#wine #bordeauxblanc #lovewinefood #sauvignon #fridaynightwine @beychevelle1855

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Nov 13

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Throwback Thursday.

Going through photos, hunting for one particular one, and came across this frozen puddle that I snapped back in January on a morning walk. Roll on the cold weather!
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#throwbackthursday #coldweatherplease #lovewinefood #mothernature #beautyinnature #photographylovers

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Nov 13

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A week of contrasts. After the crisp Piemontese white earlier this week, last night's wine at LWF HQ was the sumptuous Brune & Blonde Cote Rotie from @domaineguigal

Mostly Syrah with just a splash (4%) of Viognier , this velvety Rhone red was the perfect choice for a rainy, dark November evening.

From vineyards perilously perched on the steep slopes above the banks of the Rhone river, this small appellation produces some of the most glorious, intense, seductive wines. Lovely notes of blackberries, hint of vanilla and warming spices. Autumn, we welcome you!
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#winereview #rhonewine #lovewinefood #wineforautumn #syrah #coterotie #guigal #hardworkreapsitsrewards #drinkwinemadebynicepeople @explore.rhonevalley

A week of contrasts. After the crisp Piemontese white earlier this week, last night`s wine at LWF HQ was the sumptuous Brune & Blonde Cote Rotie from @domaineguigal

Mostly Syrah with just a splash (4%) of Viognier , this velvety Rhone red was the perfect choice for a rainy, dark November evening.

From vineyards perilously perched on the steep slopes above the banks of the Rhone river, this small appellation produces some of the most glorious, intense, seductive wines. Lovely notes of blackberries, hint of vanilla and warming spices. Autumn, we welcome you!
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#winereview #rhonewine #lovewinefood #wineforautumn #syrah #coterotie #guigal #hardworkreapsitsrewards #drinkwinemadebynicepeople @explore.rhonevalley ...

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