Archive for March 2015
Foraging day in the beautiful Langhe
Hunting for wild herbs in a garden and vineyard, then cooking our finds for a 5-course meal: this was the programme of an amazing foraging and cooking workshop in the beautiful Langhe area of Piedmont that I attended last Saturday. Leading the 8-strong group was French botanist Francois Couplan, an authority on wild herbs, author…
Read MoreFat tales from the top…The Kitchen Table at Bubbledogs
The other night I had a culinary experience to remember. It was one of the richest meals I had in ages, a truly epicurean feast which has been followed by many a green juice and a strict general detox. But when I fall, I fall graciously. This was a 12 course tasting meal in a…
Read MoreBerlin, city of surprises and fabulous brunches
I just got back from three extraordinary days in Berlin. I explored the city on a bicycle, went to a famous tourism fair, saw some long time friends and made many new ones. I also had some of the best brunches in my life, a rather tasty Korean dinner and found a fabulous food market.…
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