Rice like grapes has thousands of different varieties, but just as with grapes only a relatively small number make it onto the supermarket shelves. Indeed like grapes certain types of rice grow better in different parts of the world than others. For example, the chardonnay grape produces its magic in Burgundy, France and the Risotto rice ‘struts its stuff’ in the Pavia region of Northern Italy. Is all Risotto rice the same? Not if you are a chef or a foodie. Read more
By Veggie Tom
I’ve eaten my body weight in risotto! Read more
I’ve tasted Sainsbury’s Tomberries should you put a pack in the trolley or leave them on the shelf? Read more
Ever asked for a Bourbon and been poured a Jack Daniel’s instead? It’s a common mistake: JD is actually a Tennessee whiskey, while bourbon is synonymous with Kentucky – all but a couple of brands of bourbon are made there, and Kentucky is the only state allowed to put its name on the bottle. Read more
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I’ve tasted Pudology’s dairy and gluten-free puds… should you put one in the trolley or leave them on the shelf?
It may seem Irish to most drinkers, that in Ireland it’s whiskey, and in Scotland it’s whisky. Is it simply the same brown spirit with a different spelling or are we talking about two very different whiskies?
By Veggie Tom
I’ve tasted Linda McCartney’s new microwave pot meals… should you put one in the trolley or leave them on the shelf?
I’ve tasted Asda’s Extra Special Islay 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky … should you put a bottle in the trolley or leave it on the shelf?
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I’ve tasted Waitrose Paneer Masala… should you put a pack in the trolley or leave it on the shelf?
By Veggie Tom
I’ve tasted Linda McCartney Vegetarian Sausages… should you put a pack in the trolley or leave them on the shelf?