How are you all doing??
Are you hanging on in there?? I’m sorry. The world went a bit mad and I went and hid for a bit. I didn’t think you would notice. I met with Laura this week. SheR
PR in Hospitality – why is it still a young man’s game?
I made a decision to not “do” International Women’s Day this year. It was starting to feel a bit odd posting a picture of myself saying to followers “just reminding you tha
To Post Or Not To Post…
I’ve been a bit silent on the blog which may strike some as odd since we very definitely have a lot to talk about. The original plan had been to post a kind of monthly update on
Don’t lose your authenticity Jo!
What happens when everything changes but you're told to stay the same? In this post, I share some honest reflections on fear, identity, and moving forward as we prepare to leave ou
To all those who benefit from the joys of dining out….
This one took a while to write, not because I didn’t know what to say, but because I’ve been afraid to say it. After this week’s article by Jason Atherton and the deafening s
End of an era…..
It’s nearly time to say goodbye to our tiny North Street shop—the one that started it all. Over 12 years ago, Stu and I opened The Greedy Pig simply so we could spend more time
Deep Fried Oysters: The Making of a Food Memory
I thought I knew oysters, until Paul deep-fried one. In this post, I take you behind the scenes of our Blue Grass Bistro night: the prep, the chaos, the quiet moments with a coffee
Beyond the Jam Jar: The Sweetness of Summer Captured
Apricots, fennel, and bay: who knew they’d capture the taste of summer so perfectly? In this post, I share how we’ve been preserving the season here at The Swine, even when fri
We Did It 🥳: The Swine That Dines CrowdFunder Surpassed Its Goal
We did it! We smashed our CrowdFunder goal! I’m honestly still a bit speechless. The love and support from our little community (and beyond!) has been overwhelming. In this post,
Stu: Culinary Maestro to Reluctant Cookery Show Host
Ever seen a chef squirm in front of a camera? We have! Get the behind-the-scenes scoop on Stu's unexpected cooking show debut and discover how his passion for food won over Jo's he
