The watchers – Barcelona, March 2008
Click here for a full portionCurried vegetable potjiekos
A colleague of mine recently returned from a week of watching FIFA 2010 World Cup football in South Africa. He said the football was so-so, but he loved the country – and the food. Because he stayed with friends rather than in a hotel, he really got to eat what the locals ate. The first […]
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Me and my shadow – London, June 2008
Click here for a full portionZucchini, tomato pesto & Parmesan tart
About thirteen years ago, I travelled to the USA with three of my dear friends Paul (he of the Famous Butternut Soup), Duncan and Adrian. Most of my friends who had been to the USA had been to New York, Las Vegas or San Francisco, all home to a multitude of tourist attractions. But […]
Click here for a full portionFrancesco Mazzei at Pizza Express
Call me easily pleased, but I think Pizza Express gets a raw deal. When I suggest going to a branch of this ubiquitous chain of Italian restaurants for a quick meal, my husband Nick pulls a face and refuses – and he is not alone. But can somebody please explain to me why people get so sniffy […]
Click here for a full portionBelvidere Manor, Knysna
South Africa’s Garden Route coastal road between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth is over-endowed with all sorts of things – natural beauty, exceptional beaches, outstanding restaurants, and a myriad of towns where visitors can stop, stay and find novel ways to occupy themselves. I have recommended dozens of restaurants, B&Bs and other activities over […]
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