Table Talk
Alcohol and Islam
An English novelist travels the Muslim world in search of a drink
Resistance is futile
Acceptance can be an act of protest. Not a submissive, passive surrender.
Sticky situation
Everyone’s Sticky Toffee Pudding recipe was different. All were revolting
Keep your shirt on
Don your white shirt with a flash of scarlet à la the fashion bitches
The wines of Israel
Israel’s wine heartland is now suffering from rocket attacks
Barking up the wrong tree
Insta-obsessed diners can’t see the food for the reels
Open season
I’m trying to stick to wild game, venison and native beef— and monogamy too
Fine art versus luxury goods
The auction houses’ love expensive brands
Best bets for Cheltenham
My racing tips for Cheltenham
Is a guaranteed sale fair?
Auction house practices may be distorting the picture