Nostalgia and Discovery: A Culinary Journey

This chapter explores childhood mealtime memories, highlighting family dinners and the warmth created by beloved dishes like stews and baked treats. It tracks the speaker's evolution from simple university cooking to a burgeoning fascination with wine, sparked by early experiences in an off-license. The narrative intertwines personal memories with professional growth in the wine and spirits industry, emphasizing the cultural joys discovered along the way.