Tales of the Tides - The Vernal Springs - a new novel inspired by the Gower Peninsula - now available as an ebook or paperback from Kindle/Amazon.co.uk - narrates a child's discovery of the diversity of life found on seashores at low tide - with numerous illustrations.#storytime

5* review from Toronto of Tales of the Tides. ‘This book not only tells a poignant tale of a lonely boy trying to overcome his fear of bullies at school, it brings to life secrets of rock pools at the seashore. The story has hidden depths ...most enjoyable..’

Some delicious oysters and clams ⁦Colin Pressdee⁩ last night washed away with plenty of Chateau Cassemichere.

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The supermoon rising over London last night. A beautiful yet eerie omen over a silent city sheltering from the virus.

Tales of the Tides - The Vernal Springs Is now in bookshops everywhere and on line To preview the book or order click: austinmacauley.com/book/tales-tid…

Pickled walnut and tomato ketchup Heat half a jar of pickled walnuts - crushed - with their juice with a 400g tin of chopped tomatoes. Reduce juice - liquidise and sieve. Adjust with a little sugar, salt and vinegar. Bottle hot and seal. For cold/hot meat, fish, cheese, veggies.

I have just sent the Chancellor Sir Jeremy Hunt MP - supported by major charities - a letter asking him to postpone the government's 20% increase in energy bills on 1 April. The letter is at attached (plus supplementary explanation) please read and feel free to share

This is for all aspiring writers out there: My first book was turned down by 14 publishers! Don't stop. Never quit You keep writing!

Cheers for the follow Chef. You should enjoy Devil's Recipe - food, restaurant life, fun and frustration, whith a smattering of sex! Colin

Rabbi Sacks: religion is not the primary cause of violence and war. War is won by weapons, peace is won by ideas #marr #marrshow

Congratulations Jamie Oliver for his warm tribute at Marguerite Patten's funeral today. Also to Anne Dolamore Rosemary Moon Judith Gunton

Hey, Oast House looks great. Will be there next time in Manchester!

Had many very happy times on The Helford River. Wonderful oysters from Porth Navas. Long ago George Perry Smith's food at the Riverside.

Cardiff this Sunday at Riverside Market. St David's Day gig with hot Welshcakes mulled cider delicious meats and veggi dishes. See you there

Look forward to seeing old and new friends at Riverside Farmers Market this Sunday loads of free food tastings at St David's Day party

St David's day celebration on Sunday. Hot Welsh cakes, mulled cider, loads of free food tastings and lively music. Come and enjoy the market

I hope a few or more might have picked up my voice on BBC R4 Food Programme last Sundat /Tuesday talking Whisky with Sleila Dillon!

LIVE view only of the fire - telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/09/0…

To quote a great Alsace House - the only thing wrong with Sylvaner is the name - few know or appreciate this delicious grape variety