“The only constant in life is change”, said Greek philosopher Herakleitos, a good half century before the birth of Christ – and nothing seems to have changed since (if you’ll pardon the pun). And if you are in any doubt about the truth of his statement, just pick up and leaf through a vintage […]
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There are not that many similarities between Cape Town and Dubai. The one is set in a desert; the other is surrounded by some of the lushest green farmland in South Africa; the one is pretty much as flat as a pancake, while the other boasts a ruddy great mountain in the middle of […]
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TerraVentoux vineyards, Provence – June 2012
Click here for a full portionAnnouncing the July Monthly Mingle – a Taste of Yellow for Barbara
In September 2006, Barbara Harris of Winos and Foodies was challenged to complete a meme detailing “5 things to eat before you die”. The last on her list was the following: “My 87th Birthday Cake – I used to say I wanted to live until I’m 100 but I’ll settle for 87.” This was particularly […]
Click here for a full portionLemon & Limoncello granita and a tribute to Barbara Harris
It’s a funny old place, the Internet. This weekend, I was reminded of what an alien and lonely environment it seemed when I took my first tentative steps online back in 2004 when I started this blog. My nephew, aged 9, had been watching me in fascination for a few days as I posted […]
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Glitter Baobab tree – Port Elizabeth – June 2012
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