Whenever I return home to South Africa for a holiday, I keep a little mental list in mind of the restaurants that I would like to visit – some for the view; some for the cuisine; some for theambience. But, of course, between family demands and trying to find a few days of peace […]
Click here for a full portionSweetcorn, chicken and chipotle soup
There are some words in the English language that arrive briskly and on time; sensibly dressed; do their job quietly, and move on. Words like safe, sorry, train, paper, sun, yard, end. But then you get the other words. You know, words that flit into your speech like exotic tropical dragonflies, in sequinned ballgowns, 6-inch red […]
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Venice fountain – July 2009
Click here for a full portionA beer and seafood pairing evening at Liberty with Bittersweet
There is nothing like a canter through your blog’s drafts folder for reminding you just how badly you have fallen behind with posting about events you have been to. The list of “yet to be blogged” events includes the fab Wines of South Africa FIFA World Cup event in the summer; the London International Wine Fair; an evening […]
Click here for a full portionBanana choc-chip muffins – the Muffins of Evil
Looks all demure, doesn’t it, sitting there on its pretty plate with its beribboned cutlery. Wouldn’t harm a fly, an innocent little muffin like that. Nothing evil about it at all, right? Hah. Think fishnet stockings and lacy suspenders under a sober business suit; a tattoo under a school uniform; a fluffy kitten with […]
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Show me the way – Chamonix, January 2011
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