My public speaking challenge

My public speaking challenge

Regular readers will know about my fear of public speaking and how I am trying to overcome it with the help of Cambridge Speakers Club, a Toastmasters International organisation. I used to freeze and dry up and feel so panic stricken, but I am gradually becoming more...
When did food become so complicated?

When did food become so complicated?

If, like me, you watched Newsnight last night with journalist Mi chael Pollan being quizzed about his latest book, In Defence of Food, did you also wonder why food has become so complicated? For example, who eats butter any more? Is it made from the right kind of fat,...
Who will inherit Nigella’s fortune?

Who will inherit Nigella’s fortune?

As someone who has helped Nigella Lawson amass her millions by tuning in to watch the Domestic Goddess demonstrate her culinary skills, as well as buying her latest Nigella Express cookbook – the pear and chocolate pudding is to die for – I was fascinated...
News at 10 and sex trafficking tonight

News at 10 and sex trafficking tonight

Do be sure to watch ITN’s News at 10 this evening and see their dangerous undercover investigative work on sex trafficking in Eastern Europe, it’s a highly lucrative trade. I’ve just seen a trailer and it is going to be really gripping and...
Tony Juniper to leave FoE

Tony Juniper to leave FoE

I don’t imagine it will be too long before Tony Juniper lands a top new job which will enable him to continue promoting green issues. The Friends of the the Earth will find him a hard act to follow after he steps down as director from the green group later this...