Visit Limski Kanal in Istria, Croatia – for a seafood feast
Read about our trip to Istria, the northernmost province of Croatia. We managed to tear ourselves away from the sunlounger to visit Limski Kanal. Limski …
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Visiting Oenolpi winery Zakynthos – Wine tasting in Greece
On the Greek Island of Zakynthos (Zante), I visited the Oenolpi winery and was intrigued to find that there are some serious wine makers, producing …
How to make delicious Greek stuffed tomatoes – in Zakynthos
Today I ate the most delicious stuffed tomatoes, aubergine and peppers, with a filling of rice, herbs and local Greek cheese. They were cooked by …
Cakes outside the mosque in Sidon – Lebanon
Anyone who’s travelled in the Middle East seems to come back with tales of the legendary hospitality that is engrained in the Arab and Muslim …
Wine tasting at Chateau Musar – in Lebanon
Unless you’re a wine connoisseur, you may not realize that Lebanon produces some world class wines, that rival the best of Bordeaux. On my recent …
Mankoushe for breakfast – in Lebanon
What did you have for breakfast in Lebanon? Mine was a Mankoushe or Lebanese flatbread topped with Gebnee (cheese) and salad. The Lebanese eat Mankoushe, …
Savoyard food specialities to enjoy from the French Alps
If you’ve been ski-ing in the Alps recently you’ll have enjoyed, like me, some of the food specialities of the region. It’s simple mountain fare, …
The Mason’s arms, Knowstone – a Michelin star restaurant in Devon
How could you tell that the Mason’s Arms at Knowstone in Devon has a Michelin star although it looks like any other picturesque thatched Devon inn? …
Dinner at the Stag Inn at Rackenford – in Devon
If you’re driving through North Devon, perhaps heading for the beautiful beaches of north and west Devon, then stop for dinner at the Stag Inn …
Roast guinea pig in Peru – a local specialty to try?
Depending on your point of view you may find the delicacy of roast guinea pig in Peru as a horrid way of treating our squeaking …
How to find a real Greek taverna in Zakynthos, Greece
Are you looking for a real Greek taverna in Zakynthos, also known as Zante? Allow us to recommend a place we found. It lives up …