Sooo this week I had the pleasure of hosting a two panel’s on food writing as part of the @britishlibrary Food Season. On Thursday night we had eight of the most interesting people read pieces of writing that meant something to them - some from their own writing, some from their favourite writers - and we talked through what each piece meant to them. @ruby.tandoh @marie_mitchell_ @angelahuii @chefdomtaylor @jeremyleeqv @cynthia.uma @oliahercules It was a very moving, joyful and thought provoking night. What struck me most was how differently each person approached the brief (wait NO there was not brief!) — we had everything from Anthony Bourdain, to a chapter from a manga book, to an MP for Tottenham it was such a beautiful reminder of just how far food writing can stretch, and how powerful it can be. Last night we had the legends table, and wow if that wasn’t my dream dinner party, I don’t know what could top it. We celebrated Claudia Roden, Ken Hom and Anna del Conte, each one of them responsible for bringing the food and flavours of their homelands to the UK and integral to shaping the food scene today. It was a pinch me moment and so special to have Ken and Claudia with us. Anna was much missed (at home in Dorset, she turns 100 next week!) but represented beautifully by @angelacooking as well as her daughter and granddaughter who joined us and gave permission for the showing of a stunning film. Honestly they say don’t meet your heroes, but I truly recommend holding a dinner party with them inside a library. What I enjoyed the most was hearing them talk so warmly about one another, it was truly special. Oh and Angela and I were bestowed baby legend status. Big love to @britishlibrary and co-directors of the food season @the_history_cook @angela_clutton @melissafood and @joe.allen.food for giving us the stage. And heartfelt thanks to our wonderful panel on both evenings! WOW I'm still buzzing. Can we do it all over again? #britishlibrary #britishlibraryfoodseason #legendstable #claudiaroden #annadelconte #kenhom #foodstories