bordeaux revisited …
In 1994, in the days before children and saggy tummies, I was lucky enough to visit Bordeaux et environs and…
a very cheesy affair …
When the opportunity for an English cheese & wine tasting came up at Harvey-Nichols, my palate did a somersault at…
half-term happiness …
Prompted by several news articles of a 20% slump in champagne sales and promises of lower prices in the run…
a sign of the wines …
When the last blog entry dates back to some 7 months ago, one has to come up with an appropriately…
ooh la loire …
If you like rillette, you will love Hardouin. Whether it is worth a special trip to Vouvray to purchase it…
bokehlicious …
What happens when you combine an old pastime (getting phissed on nice wines) with a new hobby (photography) … well,…
a very bubbly affair …
Lily Bollinger once said about champagne: “I drink it when I’m happy and when I’m sad. Sometimes I drink it…
adios my little tiger …
I’ve made the executive decision to retire my trusty Mac Mini. It has served me well, but now it is…
tapastastic …
It is 9.30 a.m. in the morning. Under a blue and cloudless sky, a low Catalan sun easily melts away…
la dolce vita …
Apparently, if you toss a coin over your shoulder into the Trevi fountain, you will return to the Eternal City…