In July 1993, the New York Times published a cartoon by Peter Steiner of a dog sitting on a chair in front of a computer with his paw on the keyboard, saying to his doggy friend on the floor beside him: “On the Internet, nobody knows you’re a dog.” Although the cartoon did not receive […]
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Gerard Bertrand wines and a jazz dinner at Chateau L’Hospitalet
Gerard Bertrand is sometimes referred to as “the man who saved the Languedoc”. A bold claim, perhaps… but at a time when the region (particularly the Pays d’Oc) was known principally for producing cheap, bulk wines, he set about convincing consumers that the region could make quality wine that deserved to be taken seriously. Given […]
Click here for a full portionExploring Grenada’s tree-to-bar cocoa estates
The islands of the Caribbean are a bit like a box of Quality street – everyone is somebody’s favourite, and every one is a little different. Mustique is know for being the playground of the rich, the famous and the royals. Jamaica is known as being the cradle of reggae music. Antigua famously has a […]
Click here for a full portionBeef, broccoli and udon noodle stir fry from “The Japanese Larder” by Luiz Hara
When I was six months old, my parents took a trip to Japan. I was my mom’s first child, but my dad’s fifth – so she was understandably worried about leaving me behind whereas he had learnt that babies are not made of pixie wings and are pretty resilient if left with loving relatives! And so for a few weeks I stayed with […]
Click here for a full portionThe Foyle Hotel Eatery: dining on Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way
I had awoken in my cosy hotel bed in Derry to the sound of raindrops pattering on the window. As I sat snuggled in my fluffy robe sipping a hot chocolate and watching grey clouds scud across the sky above the Peace Bridge, I did vaguely wonder if this really was the best day for […]
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