Beach fun (slightly illegal) on Toronto Island
Now the boat is wrapped up for the winter, I’m looking back fondly on another summer of sailing. Continue reading “ISLAND LIFE”
ISLAND LIFE
CRUISING A POLYNESIAN PARADISE
Island of Moorea behind the Paul Gauguin
The Society Islands of French Polynesia offer some of the world’s most stunning scenery and natural beauty. Continue reading “CRUISING A POLYNESIAN PARADISE”
FOOLS AND COULIS
Raspberry fool topped with a swirl of blackberry coulis, fresh berries and a cookie
Disaster. Diane phones from the airport in England. On a flying visit to see her ailing mum, she hasn’t had time to get out to the Chatsworth farm shop in Derbyshire and replenish our supplies of fruit coulis. Continue reading “FOOLS AND COULIS”
THE BENEFITS OF BLOGGING
Some of the benefits of writing a regular blog have been quite pleasantly unexpected… such as a new television series in the works. Continue reading “THE BENEFITS OF BLOGGING”
VOYAGE TO THE LAND OF FIRE AND ICE
Colouful clapboard houses in Valparaiso
Cruising around the Horn of South America from Chile to Argentina. Continue reading “VOYAGE TO THE LAND OF FIRE AND ICE”
AUTUMN GLORY
A hint of fall in the leaves at the Forks of the Credit, Ontario
The leaves are starting to turn gold and red and amber and yellow. It’s a sure sign of winter’s proximity. Ideas for a new television series start to come together. Continue reading “AUTUMN GLORY”
HOT BEACHES, COOL WEDDINGS
Perfect beach for strolling … or weddings
There’s nothing more romantic than a beach wedding, especially in the Caribbean. Continue reading “HOT BEACHES, COOL WEDDINGS”
IN COD WE TRUST
DIARY: Taking a new look at the age old issues around the cod fisheries in Canada’s Atlantic provinces as they begin to recover.
RECIPE: Newfoundland’s favourite, cod au gratin. Continue reading “IN COD WE TRUST”
Gentlemans Portion 