

There is a story about Suleiman the Magnificent and red wine that goes like this…. During the 1550s, Suleiman the...
(Sunflowers, circe 1888 – Vincent Van Gogh) “Cooking is an art and patience is a virtue… Careful shopping, fresh...
I have been reading Bernard Berenson’s The Venetian Painters of the Renaissance (published in 1894) and I came across this piece which...
Well, it has been a busy few days entertaining and therefore cooking so haven’t been busy on the blog....
“Our deepest fear is that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It...
Hello friends After what I would describe as “a year to forget” I am pleased to announce that...
Here is a little piece by Lawrence Durrell from his wonderful book Reflections on a Marine Venus – A...
I love the relationship between wine and food. When the right wine meets the right food, something magical happens. Here are a...
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.