The Myth of Persephone and the Pomegranate
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Who is buried in Louis XVII’s tomb?
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Closed in 1804, the cemetery attached to the Church of Sainte-Marguerite in the 11th Arrondissement in Paris, contains a...
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A little about the court cuisine of the Hapsburgs of Spain
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The Hapsburg Emperor Charles V (Carlos I) of Spain ruled over an empire over which it is said,...
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Bartolomeo Scappi – the master cook
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One of my many loved books in my library is a translated copy of The Opera of Bartolomeo Scappi (1570) subtitled The...
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Chartreuse – a snippet of history
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Last night my husband and I were discussing colours and the colour chartreuse was mentioned. I should mention that...
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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 on the Croatian language
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By way of an introduction into some more history pieces I am going to write, I thought I...
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The Alchemical laboratory of Francesco I de Medici
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Francesco I de Medici (Florence, 1541-1587) commissioned a special Studiolo within the Palazzo Vecchio. The decoration was in part...
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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?