The Myth of Persephone and the Pomegranate
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The Mediterranean – An Introductory First Blog
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The Mediterranean Sea, sometimes referred to as ‘the Great Sea’ or the Middle Sea’ is bordered by 22 countries,...
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The curious sculpture of Ancient Rome’s “Man of the Forests” – Venice
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Standing just a few steps from the Church of Santa Maria dei Miracoli, the Façade of Palazzo Bembo-Boldù is...
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The story behind Chateau D’Estournel
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The unusual Cos D’Estournel lies just north of the Château Lafite-Rothschild in the famous Médoc district of Bordeaux, and...
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Some thoughts of Francesco Liberati on those who handle wine!!
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Francesco Liberati wrote his Il perfetto maestro di casa in 1670 within which details the hierarchical structure of an affluent household...
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A lock in Milan designed by Leonardo da Vinci
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The lock at the end of Via San Marco, below Viale Monte Grappa, once marked the arrival point for...
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A Genoan confectionary store that Verdi knew
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If Guiseppe Verdi and the Duchess of Parma were alive today, and they strayed into the Via Soziglia...
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Wine and medicine
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The relationship between wine and medicine in the Renaissance is interesting and has its foundations in the ancient texts...
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A little history about 14th century Venetian taverns and inns
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A variety of taverns and inns in fourteenth century Venice catered to clienteles of differing social stations, offering clues about modes...

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.
Recent Posts
- Saving Caravaggio by Neil Griffiths – an interesting read!
- A Stolen Caravaggio
- An ode to play – A painting by Pieter Bruegel
- The pelican fountain that becomes a fountain of wine….
- A Donatello head of Virgil’s horse, Palazzo Carafa, Naples
- Codex Gigas or The Bible written by the Devil!!
- A lock in Milan designed by Leonardo da Vinci
- Who was the Marquis of Pombal?