I am not a fan of the current trend towards oversized portions in our restaurants. As one generation removed from those who lived through the war, I’ve was brought up with the adage “waste not want not” ringing in my ears. So, it grieves me to see vast quantities of food going to waste. Or could that be waist?

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There was a time when chilli con carne would have been looked at askance here in the North East of Scotland. “Fit’s ‘at mince deein’ wi ‘at beans in it?” You can just about hear it! Read More...

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