Category Archives: travel
Goats & glace
To say that fresh goats cheese will last days in the fridge is about as ambitious as saying a tub of hand made ice cream will survive the journey home. Especially when both delectable treats come from La Ferme des … Continue reading
Rosé coloured glasses
A grape grower in Provence needs more than a good nose. Being nocturnal helps, as does a farmer’s patience, hard work and instinct. Membership in the local wine co-op is also a distinct advantage, providing for families an economic embrace … Continue reading
My third Act
The Guardian has a section on ‘A new start after 60’ which I read with interest, but at the same time wonder about all the stories that have been lived but not necessarily published. I would love to hear yours! … Continue reading
Hugs from Hungary
Apple picking is old news but good. When the Autumnal leaves were a fire of colour against sunny blue skies in mid October, Sean and I packed a picnic and rode the old Russian rattler to Pomaz just outside of … Continue reading
Bread and blossom
The royal rouse to ‘let them eat cake’ was not the last time someone would lose their head over a serious miscalculation of taste. The crumbs of political commentary have been left trailing all over Budapest and while the language … Continue reading
Pigs might fly!
Miss Piggy has some serious competition. Who would have thought a rummaging redhead, more interested in food than fashion, or a platinum blonde, frizzed with disarming disco curls, would suddenly dethrone the muppet queen? But that’s show business for you. … Continue reading
Buds, butter and bull’s blood
The best thing about living in heaven is that you really know you’re alive. As is the Hungarian empire, where a culinary coup is currently establishing a new world order. The British Bakeoff may have a touch of ( Paul … Continue reading
Market nirvana
I feel like I just died and went to heaven. After two weeks in Budapest I have found the market to end all markets. An absolute treasure trove of people and produce, timeless, like encountering Van Gough’s potato eaters at … Continue reading
The Magic Pudding
Canada failed the coffee test. Although the breakfasts, the bacon and the cowboys did somewhat make up for it. But the need from our commonwealth cousins was high, with craving culminating from a whirlwind 30 day travel fest. First there … Continue reading
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