The story so far: After a long drive from London, we had finally arrived in northern Provence, spending our first afternoon exploring the lovely Coustellet farmer’s market. Our next stop was the hilltop village of Menerbes where we enjoyed a truffle-tastic lunch at the Maison de la Truffe et du Vin; followed by a visit to the Ochre Conservatory […]
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Moorish tiles in the Casa do Alentejo, Lisbon – October 2012
Click here for a full portionEasy cheesy Brussels sprout gratin
**STOP PRESS** The Randomizer.org has spoken and chosen the winner of the Bluebasil gourmet brownies giveaway – and the winner is EMMA HOWARD! Congratulations, Emma – we will be in touch soon via e-mail to arrange for delivery of your prize! ** Over the summer, I spent a weekend in Paris and met up […]
Click here for a full portionSimon Rogan @ The Cube by Electrolux
I had been wanting to visit the Cube by Electrolux since it opened earlier this year but one way or another, travel and other commitments conspired against me. And when I did finally get a chance to go, it was in the same week as the “Bosigate” drama broke. For those of you not […]
Click here for a full portionFabulous Ferrara – Italian UNESCO district Part 2
It’s always interesting to look back after a visit and try to recall your first impressions of a city. My first impression of London was of a hot summer’s day and a teenager’s love for the tremendous buzz of Oxford Street on a Saturday afternoon. My first impression of Nice was of a maniacal taxi […]
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Red vine leaves – Alentejo, Portugal, October 2012
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