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Monthly Archives: December 2014
A Manila Christmas Carol
Lechon roasting on an open fire, Parum-papum-pum, spinning slowly over glowing coals until glossy copper skin snaps and cracks like toffee, promising juicy, fragrant flesh beneath. The traffic churns, thick and smoky … Continue reading
Tea & Tranquility
“When tea becomes ritual, it takes its place at the heart of our ability to see greatness in small things.” ~ Muriel Barbery, The Elegance of the Hedgehog. It is almost Christmas and the streets and shopping malls of Makati … Continue reading
Posted in Food & Wine, Lifestyle, Philippines
Tagged afternoon tea, Blackbird, cucumber sandwiches, macaroons, Nielsen Tower, scones
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Flirting with Chocolate
“All you need is love. but a little chocolate now and again doesn’t hurt” – Charles M. Schulz A coquettish breeze. Turquoise skies smudged with wispy clouds. A broad deck overlooking bare, craggy hills and milky blue bays, sailboats, sunshine … Continue reading
Posted in Food & Wine, New Zealand
Tagged cacao, chocolate, Christchurch, Governor's Bay, She Universe Cafe, truffles
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Amuse Bouche
‘New Zealand’ suggests sheep and hobbits and rugby. It whispers of kiwis – birds and fruit – and an on-going feud with Australia as to who invented the pavlova. It rumbles about earthquakes and volcanoes. It mumbles Sauvignon Blanc and … Continue reading
Posted in New Zealand, Travel
Tagged Akaroa, Christchurch, Diamond Harbour, hobbits, Keri Hulme, Lyttleton, New Zealand
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