The Dordogne region of south-western France holds a treasure trove of things to see and do. As our wine correspondent Jim Walker notes, it is also home to some superb but, sadly, […]
DRINKING IN THE DORDOGNE (PART 1)
HUNTING THE NORTHERN LIGHTS
Look up, way up, into the inky dark sky. Faint at first and then brighter ghostly images appear, moving strangely across the heavens. The Northern Lights, the aurora borealis, are putting on a […]
DO MEN FEAR VEGGIES?
Yes, new research shows it’s true … men do fear veggies. Men choose meat over veggies every time. But as we move towards a more healthful regime. Some of us carnivores have […]
‘TIS THE SEASON TO BE CRUISING
With lots of great holiday cruises to the palm-fringed beaches of the Caribbean and the historic Christmas markets of Europe, why not put a family voyage under the tree this year?
WEIRD ENGLISH BREAKFASTS
I’ve just returned from a quick visit to the old country and been re-introduced to pasta for breakfast and discovered deep fried poached eggs. Weird but delicious.
EULOGY FOR A WINERY
Being in the wine business provides one with the opportunity to enjoy some very, very good bottles. But, as our wine correspondent Jim Walker reports, better still, it gives one the chance […]
LAST OF THE SUMMER SALADS
As we head into autumn while hoping for another glorious Indian summer-like fall, it’s one last chance to taste the rich, ripeness of fresh local tomatoes in three quite different salads—Caprese, village […]
DON’T WEIGH ANCHOR WITHOUT IT
There’s usually nothing more carefree than sailing away on a luxury cruise. And once people have selected their ship, destination and travel dates, there’s nothing else to worry about until the trip […]
ENGLAND’S FAVOURITE TAKE AWAYS
Tikka masala and butter chicken have supplanted fish and chips as England’s top take away (what we call take out in North America) and they’re delicious.
TORONTO STRONG
The recent murderous rampage along Toronto’s Danforth Avenue, in the heart of Greektown, was a tragedy, but does it have anything to do with gun control or terrorism?
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