Author Archives: sheg4184

Imelda: Rumour Has It…

Posted on 20 March 2012 by sheg4184

Much enamoured of Carlos Celdran’s Intramuros tour last year, I finally got my act together and booked a place on his long-running tour of the Cultural Centre of the Philippine complex: ‘Livin’ La Vida Imelda’. Unfortunately it turned out to … Continue reading →

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5 Things I Love about the Philippines

Posted on 18 March 2012 by sheg4184

A moment of reflection on a quiet Sunday afternoon led to five things I love about the Philippines… 1. Security In the malls, hotels, schools and apartment buildings of Manila, I love being met by security guards who scan under … Continue reading →

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Simply Gnocchi

Posted on 16 March 2012 by sheg4184

Grappa’s in Greenbelt 3 is my favourite Italian restaurant in Metro Manila. Grappa’s originated in Hong Kong, and now has a very attractive second home in Makati. It is spacious without that canteen quality, and the service is excellent: we … Continue reading →

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The Lane Vineyard: an afternoon to savour

Posted on 9 March 2012 by sheg4184

High above Adelaide, in the once dry yellow paddocks behind Hahndorf, The Lane Vineyard Restaurant perches like an eyrie above rolling hills now blanketed in lush velvety green vines. A huge panoramic view lies before us as we stand on … Continue reading →

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L’Affinage: the Latest Fashion in Cheesemaking

Posted on 5 March 2012 by sheg4184

By pure coincidence I was quizzing the staff at ‘Smelly Cheese’ in the Adelaide Central Market when the invitation arrived. Did I fancy going to a wine and cheese event, sponsored by Smelly Cheese? Did I? Of course! By 6.30pm … Continue reading →

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The Rising Sun Inn

Posted on 1 March 2012 by sheg4184

Tucked beneath a canopy of leafy green trees, the Rising Sun Inn has nestled into this suburban Kensington side-street for almost 170 years, and this small bluestone cottage with lead glass windows, open fireplaces, a small, intimate bar and a … Continue reading →

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A Treasure Trove of Dickens’ Women

Posted on 26 February 2012 by sheg4184

The Adelaide Festival Centre (a ‘mini-me Sydney Opera House) was completed in 1973, three months before the iconic Opera House opened in New South Wales. Lying on the banks of the River Torrens, the Festival Centre consists of three main … Continue reading →

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Diamond in the Rough

Posted on 23 February 2012 by sheg4184

It has become a tradition, whenever we are in Adelaide, to spend Tuesday mornings at the Central Market with my aunt, my cousin and her two small daughters. Together we wander through the alleys lined with greengrocers, gourmet cheeses and … Continue reading →

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Adelaide’s Own Willy Wonka

Posted on 20 February 2012 by sheg4184

‘It is well-established that humans have an innate preference for sweetness and every culture has some sweet food source.” So says food historian Allison James. For many, that source of sweetness is confectionary or, more specifically, chocolate. I don’t have … Continue reading →

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Eating with the Seasons at Restaurant 101

Posted on 10 February 2012 by sheg4184

Eating in our time has got complicated. So says food historian Michael Pollan. The latest food trend attempts to uncomplicate things by going back to basics: eat locally grown produce and eat with the seasons. Restaurant 101 is backing this … Continue reading →

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