It was with sadness that I heard of the recent death of P.D. James, the iconic and much celebrated British writer of crime fiction. I cannot remember when I first discovered her crime novels but it seems like they have been with me and part of my literary ‘history’...
I first came across this wonderful book when in Athens. I had wandered into an antique/curios store, as is my habit, and caught sight of a small pile of books in the corner on the floor – irresistibly intriguing. Right on the bottom of the pile was this book and as...
Honoré de Balzac (1799-1850) was a prolific French author who both indulged and abstained from food in equal measures. Indeed, his love of food at mealtimes was described by his friend Léon Gozlan: “is lips quivered, his eyes lit up with delight, his hands shook with pleasure on seeing a pyramid of...
Welcome to my love affair with the food, wine, history and culture of the Mediterranean, past and present. Here you will find not only recipes, drinks and fabulous products, but the history of the food and culture of the Mediterranean.
My purpose is to get you to explore and experience new tastes and along the way to immerse yourself in the wonderful history of this diverse and wonderful region – from Venice to Istanbul, Rome to Dubrovnik, Athens to Crete and all places in between and in the surrounds. Be prepared to be surprised, delighted and enthralled as you take this trip with me.
