HEAR THE SIZZLE OR WATCH THE STEAM: Could Local Restaurants Be Missing a Trick Online in their Marketing? My primary objective with the sizzle videos is simple: To try to convince local restaurants in my area to at least consider a different way of marketing food online. This project was never really about becoming “another […]

Like any frame of snooker, the underdog is always the one that unexpectedly produces something out of the blue and ends up being a star in the making… Food is no different. Something that you think may not work becomes a bit of a splash and a bit of a surprise on the tastebuds… A […]

I have read two of Bill Beswick’s books, and the key takeaway that has always resonated with me is the idea of growth and it’s what you do for others along your journey that is just as important in sport and life – and it’s not just about winning the titles. You must ensure that […]

BIG BREAK was the fantastic snooker TV gameshow of the 90s that wowed audiences not only with the potting prowess of some of the top pros and amateurs but also with the comedic and likeable faces of Jim Davidson and JOHN VIRGO. Host McGuinness quoted online in Express as saying: “I am absolutely delighted to […]

HOT POT SARDINES – THE £1 GEM OUT OF THE BLUE… Some dishes announce themselves before you even cook them. Others arrive completely out of nowhere. This was definitely the second category. A humble £1 tin of sardines was marinated in jam, soy sauce, garlic, and chillies before being dropped into the wok with onions […]

The 2026 World Shoe Shining Championships once again brought together some of the finest shoe care specialists on the planet, with finalists from Japan, France and Finland earning the right to compete at the prestigious London Super Trunk Show. From the Saphir Facebook page: “Congratulations to Atsuhiro Yoshidomi (@boston_yoshidomi) of @boston_reolds for winning the world […]

A REVIEW OF COMPETE BY DAN ABRAHAMS AND HOW IT HAS AN UNCANNY PARALLEL WITH THE FILM MUSIC OF EMINEM IN LOSE YOURSELF AND 8 MILE… TWO DIFFERENT MEDIUMS… One explanation of how to stay in the zone and compete to the best of your ability. In the music video – lose yourself, by Eminem […]

Can the UK find a British WU YIZE? Or is it too late? Is this the rise of China Snooker Power? There are a couple to mention including Stan Moody and Oliver Sykes – but the game needs more clubs, more openings, more sponsorship, more funding, and more opportunities than I believe is currently being […]

Sweet, tender, NOT too spicey for those who don’t like lots of heat, and just the right textures… Jammy Pork: When a Fluke Turns Into a Finish…You take advantage and get the result… Not every great result is planned. Sometimes, like a fluke in snooker, something unexpected lands in your favour. But the real skill […]

Winter Warmers for Snooker on a Budget: Can You Still Eat Well Without Spending a Fortune? Yes. WOK Cooking is healthy and quick… One of the unexpected benefits of developing the Winter Warmers for Snooker has been understanding the real cost of cooking—not just the finished dish, but the ingredients, the planning, and what you […]