"Alcohol makes other people less tedious"

Things inherited #willowpattern #staffordshirepottery

"They say their jasmine has a distinct scent because like grapes used in wine, it matters where it's grown: here in the hills where the Mediterranean meets the southern Alps"

Good morning Bluesky!

Paranoia biscuit

3 May: feast date of the translation of St. Patrick's Arm #otd according to the Franciscan Thomas de Hibernia in his 1254 x 1274 Promptuarium Morale S. Scripturae (Ulster Museum, a 15th century 'hand' shrine)

The week in wine news: Beyoncé and Jay-Z looking at buying Margaux's Château Palmer? Champagne house in debt concerns; Cognac embarks on vine-pull; French wine stats sobering; Larrivet Haut-Brion launches Gen-Z label; Oysters in wine tanks and more: www.wine-searcher.com/m/2026/05/ja...

Sylvie Alezard, at the chocolate shop in Margaux-Cantenac confided that a tour guide came by her establishment two weeks ago with two "American stars" to buy some chocolate from her. She admitted she doesn't believe the rumor but hopes that they liked the chocolates and that they'll come back. 😆

On a trip into town I took a moment to admire this newly restored facade with its fine example of typical Roussillon "cayrou" - a mix of local terracotta brick and cobblestones.

For oft, when on my couch I lie In vacant or in pensive mood, ..

Staying on Twitter because the engagement is better is like going to a KKK crossburning for the networking opportunities

I'm sad to see this type of comment, but as a reminder: social media is just that - social. Which means posting and replying. It will "take off" when you do.

Chapel Down sold more than a million bottles of its English sparkling wine for the first time last year, placing the country’s biggest winemaker on track to achieve its ambition of capturing 1 per cent of the global champagne market by 2035.

For all my Philadelphia friends

Ace Red Hand this week

A fine selection of greens, including lots of mint for tea from the Arab vendors.

Another treat on the market...a cargolade, or snails in tomato and garlic.

And look at these beauties...cakes fruit, pastries. But they are not what they appear! They are all made in almond paste.

Today's haul from the market - organic fava beans - straight in the pot tonight.

King Charles at State Dinner: “You recently commented, Mr. President, that if it were not for the United States, European countries would be speaking German. Dare I say that if it wasn't for us, you'd be speaking French”

Give it to them Charlie

Just been blocked by someone who blocks on average 2 accounts per minute. Who are these people...and why??

A 2022 biodynamic wine coming in at 15° which is clearly too much, but delicious.

Mr M has a thing for old ceramics and has just acquired two celadon bowls from the Jepara shipwreck. It was discovered just north of the Central Javan coast after local fishermen discovered ceramic shards in the area, which were found to be Song porcelain. (10th century) Amazing old things.

The Persistence of Memory, by Salvador Dalí, 1931, 📸 by David Ramos

#Berlin the latest destination to launch a rewards scheme for #responsible #tourism behaviour, offering perks from local partners to visitors who have a positive #impact on the city instead of imposing fines. Is it too much to ask? traveltomorrow.com/berlin-rewar... via @TravelTomorrowX #community

Pour les francophones(clue: it's about wine 😆 www.instagram.com/reel/DXmdjSs...

Still haven't chosen a new phone. The more I look the more confused I get. And the prices 😳 !!

SCOOP: "Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a blend' 🤔

Welsh Rarebit (Rabbit) from the 1860s

Today's poppies

"The trick is simply to order the drink you can’t pronounce." Apparently 😂😂😂 (well that's one way to do it)

Can't we just have some normal weather?

It's not always fancy, shiny stainless steel

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Tripe. It has to be tripe.

" a naked lunch at the limit of omnivorous tolerance where three essential taste elements; sheer salt, rich fat, and bold as brass umami forge a complementary explosion of taste"

"If you’re looking for a sign from God as to whether hanging out with the richest man on Earth is right for you, pay attention when he sends you not one plague, but two." Holy shit Noah Hawley is good (and this very clearly demonstrates that he understands the Alien assignment).

Spicy beef and vegetables, spicy couscous, and 15.5° wine 🔥😵‍💫💥

"The volume of wine produced in the UK is forecast to keep rising. The industry has previously said it expects annual production to reach 25m-29m bottles by 2032 and has forecast that the retail value of English and Welsh wines could reach £1bn by 2040.

I fully believe that when you move to another country you should adopt its culture and cuisine. But, believe me, I got VERY EXCITED yesterday when I found a shop selling Branston Pickle.

Is it possible to eat too many raspberries?

Afternoon in the back yard

Has anyone else seen that ghastly AI advert for AI translations of your website? Shoot me now ....

"they play such ugly football" says Mr. M.

If you see this, quote with a pic of you in glasses (Hi!)

I'd never heard of doing this before but it sounds definitely like my kind of thing and I'm going to have to try it #spudlove

"in numerous legacy regions, there is a pushback from winemakers who want stricter rules, who believe that the traditional appellations have become too mired in the past, too lax on quality standards, and lacked a commitment to terroir..." by jason wilson

"possibly the largest fine yet against lawyers for passing off artificial-intelligence slop as sound legal reasoning — “a notorious outlier in both degree and volume” of A.I. hallucinations, Magistrate Judge Mark D. Clarke wrote with the acidic tone of a pinot noir turned to vinegar."