By day, I’m Aaron, and I work as a doctor in the NHS. But by night..
..I’m still working as a doctor in the NHS ( – well on some days at least!). But at all other waking (and possibly non-waking) times, I’m a dedicated lover of writing and all things food.
For me, food is more than just what’s on a plate; it’s a reflection of ourselves, our families, our communities, our identities, our values, our economics, our politics, and our environment. There’s a story and context behind every dish we eat, and my blog – 1 Dish 4 The Road – aims to explore this, dish by dish.
The blog has evolved, and over time I’ve discovered that I really love mixing it up a bit, fusing food-writing with various other genres. But whether I’m using fiction, biography, poetry, travel or humour – or whether I’m reflecting on religion, racism, politics or ecology – food remains firmly at the heart of this blog.
Food from my Ashkenazi Jewish heritage is especially important and nostalgic for me, and I’m delighted to have written pieces on this for the wonderful Vittles newsletter (in ‘Culinary Dead Ends‘ and ‘The Match Day Ritual’), and an article (‘Meat & Milk’) for the ‘Kitchens’ zine from the award-winning Lecker podcast.
I also count myself lucky to live in London: its many communities make it a wonderfully diverse foodscape, from its cafes and restaurants, to its markets and stores. So whether it’s about eating in or out, do come and join me for the ride. Hope you enjoy!..
If you like to get in touch, please drop me an email on: 1dish4theroad@gmail.com
And for more foodie chat or photos, feel free to find me on: Twitter @1dish4theroad or Instagram @1dish4theroad
Finally, please note that this blog is completely non-commercial, and for all my restaurant articles, it’s always 100% independent – no invites, no freebies, no accepting of payment. Just me and my pen…
