British ‘Bake off’ queen Mary Berry is causing a stir with her declaration that the dining room is dead. Not so say I, and many others, as I get the table ready for the festive season. Continue reading “IS THE DINING ROOM DEAD?”
Plaza Independencia in Montevideo
Uruguay’s capital is an eclectic mixture of beautiful beaches, grand plazas, wonderful parrillas and decaying mansions that would look at home in Havana. In other words, Montevideo is a feast for both the stomach and eyes. Continue reading “FEASTING ON MONTEVIDEO”
I’m already dreaming of pie when we take one of London’s ubiquitous black cabs to the Chelsea Physic Garden. I know nothing about the garden, but we’ve been offered a free tour and lunch afterwards and the chef’s reputation proceeds him. Continue reading “CHELSEA’S HIDDEN GARDEN”
The beach at Puerto Madryn
After rounding Cape Horn and heading north up the coast of Argentina, we are looking forward to a wonderful day in the Patagonian province of Chabut. However, the local port authorities have another idea. Continue reading “PALAVER IN PUERTO MADRYN”
Gentlemans Portion 