We’re sitting on the bouncy grass on the cliffs above Ballyandreen Strand watching the waves crashing onto the rocks below. 

This year we’ve changed the emphasis somewhat so the proper title is A Food and Drinks Literacy Festival at Ballymaloe.

It’s crazily busy at Litfest HQ – the fifth Ballymaloe Litfest is underway.

On a recent visit to London I got to Palomar in Rupert Street in the heart of Theatreland.  I’ve been wanting to go for ages but could never get a table.