Breathe easy

Although this blog is devoted to examining the science behind food issues, I am keen not to lose sight of the fact that eating and drinking with friends can be one of life's great pleasures.  So I wanted to celebrate the fact that eating out in England has just got a lot more pleasant - and safer - with the introduction of the smoking ban.

By the way,  I was delighted to learn this week that my blog's a finalist for a New Statesman New Media Award in the Information and Openness category. The ceremony's later this month, so I'll let you know how it goes. Please keep your comments coming. They've definitely helped to contribute to the blog's success.