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Farr on food: Spitroast and mulled wine for panto night

Today heralds the fifteenth annual Pantomime Evening in Pinner, second only to Pinner Fair in the local calendar, but much preferred by many. Read

Farr on food: Getting to the heart of northern cuisine

I have always understood the north/south divide that exists in our country, friendly rivalry usually, and especially epicurean tastes. Read

Farr on food: Cooking with the milk of human kindness

Milk has long been recognised as one of our most complete foods and is a particularly good source of calcium, protein and vitamins. Read

Farr on food: remembering the fifth of november

Just over 400 years ago, a group of young men plotted to blow up the Houses of Parliament. The people had become tired of being persecuted by the government (don't start!), and this group of 13 included the mercenary Guy Fawkes, sometimes known as Guido Fawkes, Britain's most notorious traitor. Read

Farr on food: Glorious autumn - time for apples

The clocks have now gone back, and any fine day will now come as a bonus, perhaps the same could have been said throughout the summer! Read

Farr on food: Don't invite me to your pagan party!

It's that time of year again. Grotesque masks, pranks, harmless (probably?) trick or treating, all to celebrate a pagan festival. I don't like it. Read

Farr on food: Catch and cook your own supper

After spending a week in August, in what some call God's own county, with somewhat dismal weather conditions, I was heartened to hear that the now not unusual Indian Summer had lifted the gloom. Read

Farr on food: Chocolate is the ideal mood food

Being a chef, my opinions are often sought about the potential benefits of certain types of food and beverages. Read

Farr on food: Bringing in the new

While gathering material for my new book, I have been trawling the Farr archives. Read

Farr on food: Kedgeree - all the Raj

We delve into the past once more for this week's subject. Kedgeree is known to have of originated in India, in the days of the British Raj. Read

Farr on Food: Oggie, oggie oggie

During my recent to the west country, I found myself in need of refreshment. After a row with my mildmannered sat nav, I found myself going in the wrong direction, heading north into Somerset rather than southwest as I had intended. Read

Farr on food: Getting help to add international flavour

At Friends, we are regularly visited by folk from all round the globe. Read

Farr on food: Puddings like they used to make them - I think!

Reminiscing with some guests in the restaurant the other day, I learnt something new. (I've said it before but it bears repeating - the education process never stops!) Read

Farr on food: Sandal-wearing veggies are a thing of yesterday

When I first ventured into the catering industry, things were a little different than they are today. Classic cookery ruled, nouvelle cuisine had not been invented, and vegetarians were gentlemen with long hair and sandals. Read

Farr on food: I hope I'm not boar-ing you

Wild boar is always popular at Friends. Less popular is my comment that they are locally caught! However, what we eat is a bit of Read

Farr on Food: Let's go back to basics

There have been some comments recently about the amount of food waste in the domestic environment. Read

Farr on food: Tastes like a sea breeze

Samphire is an ingredient that features on the menu at Friends from time to time. It is sometimes referred to as 'sea asparagus' because, when inspected closely, although not related, it resembles miniature asparagus spears. Read

Farr on food: Seafood guide - best fresh

As I eagerly await the start of the game season, there is still time to think about another of my favourite genres of food: seafood. Having been chef in charge of the fish section in three top London establishments, I have acquired some knowledge of the subject. Read

Farr on food: I'm not a fan of smoothies - or telesales people

Is it me, or is everyone else plagued by over-zealous telesales people? Read

Farr on food: Mood food to boost your love life

My opinions are often sought about the potential benefits of certain types of food and beverages. Read

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