Balancing act is key to the presentation of food

Valerie O’Connor sings the praises of asparagus which, despite its unseemly olfactory side effect, is a wonderful addition to your kitchen.

It’s said that we eat with our eyes, my son said he tried this and it was messy and painful , not to mention that it didn’t work.

If I get a plate of food and it’s all beige, or shades of brown or white, I instantly feel a little bit down and as if the food I’m presented with isn’t going to make me feel good at all.