Tales From Topographic Kitchens

A feast of writing about food, eating and cookbooks in one easy-to-access place. Winner of the Guild of Food Writers Award for best online food writing 2020. Written by Fortnum & Mason's Cookery Writer of the Year 2022.

"Can we indulge and also respect?” asks Kevin Vaughn in his excellent piece, 'What Should the Future of Travel Journalism Look Like?' I thought long and hard before deciding that I would add a ‘travel section’ to this newsletter after reading it. Topographic Kitchens goes on holiday is tongue in cheek because most of the time my posts will not be about places I have 'gone away to' in the traditional sense.

My award-winning recipe column is published across Iliffe Media print and digital newspapers in the East of England. Here's where you'll find details of the books and other media that inspired each recipe.

A paywalled series of mini-reviews of books about food and cooking.

I have a monthly 2-hour slot on Suffolk Sound Radio with host Karen Cannard where I discuss food culture, books and food writing, and interview local (and not-so) people doing interesting things. This section will contain links to the books, people, and events I mention on air. and a catch-up link that works for seven days post-show. The station is keen to attract presenters and behind-the-scenes volunteers from diverse backgrounds. Please get in touch via info@suffolksound.