Provocative and irreverent, the gambling multimillionaire David Walsh has built a breathtaking art gallery – billed as "subversive Disneyland" – on his vineyard outside Hobart in Tasmania

"Please see reception if you are planning a pool party or a ritualistic orgy." The advice is typical of David Walsh's irreverence. Walsh is the owner of eight designer glass-and-steel guest pavilions and a vineyard outside Hobart, Tasmania. 

Cheese and red wine may seem the ultimate no-brainer, but the two clash almost as often as they hit it off. Particular culprits are stinky French cheeses such as époisses, brie matured to the stage where it's oozing off the board and strong blues, all of which can totally skew a subtle and elegant red.

When you've overdone it the night, or week, before, comfort food is always a good idea. And it's an even better one when it's good for you, too

This salad has the amazing quality of tasting both healthy and comforting, just at a time when you need a little miracle. Serves four.

It may not look up to much, but horseradish's formidable punch is a welcome addition to the home cook's winter armoury

It's not often this column comes with a safety warning, but I'm making an exception today. You're probably going to need goggles, or at the very least a well-ventilated room. Brace yourselves to tackle the fiery, sinus-piercing, eye-watering root, horseradish.