jofazer wrote:

> Has anyone got any advice as to get into food journilism etc without
> going to college?

Learning to spell would be a good start. Like "journalism," for
instance. It's part of learning to write, which is kind of important
for an aspiring "food critic."

> My dad ( who has about 40 years experience in
> licence trade ) and me about 10 years in food and drink industry were
> discussing this over a bottle of wine and love to be one of these
> people who get paid to eat in various places and then say what they
> think!!

You still need to learn how to write. "My dad and me" don't discuss
anything in proper English. "My dad and I" do. The above sentence
is so riddled with grammatical errors that it would appear that a
remedial course in English composition would be at the top of an
aspiring "food critic's" priorities.

Mind you, if you have a functioning palate and can actually be
articulate about the various qualities of food and drink, you'd
have something with which to work. It also helps to acquire a
good reputation among others who respect good writing and
critiques about food and drink.

Otherwise, relax, don't worry, and don't quit your day job.
--
dgs