A dozen pints with my mates and a curry… that will be my taste of freedom

Sunday, April 5 Honor Blackman, my favourite Bond girl as sassy Pussy Galore, died today, aged 94, at her home in Lewes, East Sussex, three miles from my village of Newick. A statement said: ‘Honor died peacefully, from natural causes, at home, surrounded by her family.’ By very sad coincidence, a great friend of mine … Read more

A devilishly spicy taste of Paradise

Paradise 61 Rupert Street, London Rating: It’s a bold move, naming a restaurant Paradise. What with all those images of eternal bliss, celestial perfection and heavenly libations whisked from the tears of an angel. Not, of course, as dumb as calling it Flavour Bastard. That Soho place went the way of all flesh. Closed down … Read more

Taste the sunshine: Ainsley Harriott’s Mediterranean Cookbook

Taste the sunshine: Ainsley Harriott’s Mediterranean Cookbook By Ainsley Harriot For The Mail On Sunday Published: 00:02 BST, 22 March 2020 | Updated: 00:02 BST, 22 March 2020 For my new TV series Ainsley’s Mediterranean Cookbook, I went on a journey to explore the history of Mediterranean cooking and the routes the ingredients themselves have … Read more

For Mother’s Day, Olly Smith recommends looking for taste not price when buying your bubbles

It’s Mother’s Day and my motto is: let taste triumph over price tag! Try these options for fun and affordable fizz By Olly Smith Event for The Mail on Sunday Published: 22:01 BST, 21 March 2020 | Updated: 22:01 BST, 21 March 2020 Mother’s Day is here and what better way to show her you … Read more