"feed me, I starve"

Greg, My ‘glamping’ foodie buddy

I first met Greg Todd on a sheep field in the Brecon Beacons back in July 2006.
A group of us went to ‘Glamp’ (glamorous camping) and it was such a blast, that I’ve been back a good 4-5 times. Greg is the master chef at these events. He unpacks a virtual kitchen, complete with a fantastic modified paella dish that sits in his webber . In this dish he has been known to create seafood paellas. He also has a South African poike pot, which is a cast iron cauldron on legs that can sit in the fire. Massive stews and risottos are thus conjured. Camping creates an insatiable appetite for no real reason that I can figure other than a lot of fresh air, so Greg is the ultimate buddy. We all want to help, but somehow our efforts pale in comparison to Greg’s. See below for a step by step on the webber. Read more…

massive seafood stew on Portobello Rd

Like Miltons description of Hell, but for Shrimps. Boiling, steaming fragrant heaven by my standards

seafood at the cow
A Saturday afternoon at the Cow on Westbourne Park Rd is such a treat! Owned by Tom Conran, it looks and feels like a wee Irish pub by the sea. Sip Guinness, slurp on native Oysters and shuck prawns. All delicious, fresh and bountiful. Makes for an impromptu feast with friends. And the Fish soup is to die for!
great clams

clams on the beach in Sagres, Portugal

Seafood linguine in Naples

The most delectable seafood linguine on the shore of Naples, was my first and best meal during my stay.