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• The Purple Haze of Provence

  

  It’s like solidified ultra-violet rays. Lavender coats the hills of Provence in shades of blue, indigo and violet. Corduroy streaks the hills, pausing at cypres... Read more

  Posted on 11 August 2012 DESTINATIONS, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• Les Voleurs

  All I can remember are a pair of tanned legs, dark shorts, white socks and runners leaping out the door. The next image is of two strapping youths leaping the... Read more

  Posted on 05 August 2012 DESTINATIONS, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• A Golden Wine Triangle - The Best Red, White and Rosé in the Southern Rhone

  

  map from www.vins-rhone.com When I first visited Provence, I had no idea the Rhone appelation stretched down so far south. I had assumed that the Cotes de... Read more

  Posted on 31 July 2012 DESTINATIONS, FOOD & DRINK

• Tours Défectueux and Tourist Traps

  

  I've just introduced my eldest son to the brilliance of John Cleese. Some people are proud of their children for their academic achievements, their physical... Read more

  Posted on 25 July 2012 DESTINATIONS, DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK

• Fatty Liver

  

  This morning, the collection included a Muscadet, a Picpoul and a Chablis from our oyster wine-match experiment. Then, of course there was the Tavel - a palate... Read more

  Posted on 19 July 2012 DESTINATIONS, FOOD & DRINK

• Saint Remy - the Market, the Yellow House and Green Zebras

  

  Saint Remy de Provence is famous for being the place where Vincent Van Gogh tried to regain sanity. Unfortunately, it seems it did not work (He shot himself a... Read more

  Posted on 16 July 2012 DESTINATIONS, DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK

• Tarascon - the Maman of Markets

  

  Each market in France seems to have its own personality. It’s odd, because often, I see the same vendors in different market squares on different days, and yet... Read more

  Posted on 13 July 2012 DESTINATIONS, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• On Taste, Or Goût.

  

  “So French.” It’s a compliment. For just about any other nation, it would probably be accompanied by a roll of the eyes and a groan – “So Australian.”, “So... Read more

  Posted on 11 July 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Je Suis Bête

  

  Je suis bête. Mais, c’est bien.It’s my first morning in France for a few years. Yesterday, my arrival played as a comedy of errors, and unfortunately some... Read more

  Posted on 09 July 2012 DESTINATIONS, LANGUAGES, TRAVEL

• Ma Bouche Dans Le Rhône

  

  Just a little prepping before it starts. On Saturday, I will land in Provence and open my mouth. I'll be there for a whole month. By the end of that time,... Read more

  Posted on 05 July 2012 DESTINATIONS, FOOD & DRINK, SELF EXPRESSION

• Cooking with Mary

  

  Watching Mary cook is a wonderful thing. There are no measuring bowls, no gadgets, no timers, and no timing. Lunch may be at 12:30, or at three. Read more

  Posted on 01 July 2012 FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE, RECIPES

• The Holiday Bubble - Les Maldives

  

  I know, I've been gone for a while. I've been trapped in that holiday bubble, and known that as soon as I start writing about it, the visions will fall out of m... Read more

  Posted on 25 June 2012 DESTINATIONS, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• Not for Vegetarians - Asado

  

  'Did you like your dinner last night Mama? ' 'Best in a while, darling. ' 'What did you eat? ' 'Kids... ' Very funny, no? But true. Last night I ate kid. Not a... Read more

  Posted on 10 June 2012 DESTINATIONS, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• A Little Whine...

  

  Where the wine world makes sense…. Wine is an integral part of a good restaurant’s offering. The drinks list is a great source of profit, and so, it is allowed... Read more

  Posted on 07 June 2012 DESTINATIONS, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• It's All a Matter of Taste - The Ivy

  

  Have you ever found yourself in a famous restaurant, packed to the gunnels with shiny happy people, smiling and chatting, clinking glasses, twirling hair, eatin... Read more

  Posted on 03 June 2012 DESTINATIONS, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• Amman, Food, Rainbows and Salt

  

  When I returned from Jordan, inivitably, people asked me if I enjoyed my holiday, and what my highlights were. "Amman," I would say, "I could live there, I... Read more

  Posted on 27 May 2012 DESTINATIONS, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• Among Friends - Fooderati Arabia

  

  Friday is a sacred day in Dubai, and not just for those who pray. Less than half the workforce enjoy a 5-day week - for many, Friday is the only day off. Read more

  Posted on 22 May 2012 FOOD & DRINK, TRAVEL

• When Running Hot Water is a Luxury I Could Live Without - Wadi Rum

  

  I must confess, I'm a little five-star. I think living in Dubai has done it to me - the surreal world where even mall toilets are glossy and four-star hotels... Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2012 DESTINATIONS

• Zuma - a Dubai Constant

  

  Zuma's still got it, or so it would appear. Seven pm on the dot passed us by, and so we arrived at 7:10, for our early sitting, and already the venue was... Read more

  Posted on 12 May 2012 DESTINATIONS, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• Drinking up Jordan

  

  One evening a few weeks ago, I found myself sitting before a Palestinian and a Circassian in a Lebanese restaurant in the Jordanian capital with my Australian... Read more

  Posted on 09 May 2012 DESTINATIONS, DRINK, FOOD & DRINK, TRAVEL