Category Archives: Food & Wine

The Science of Rice

Posted on 12 March 2014 by sheg4184

“The greatest gift they’ll get this year is life”  ~Bob Geldof, Do they know it’s Christmas? As an Anglo-Australian, I grew up on a diet of meat and three veg. Potatoes were my staple carbohydrate, and rice was simply Calrose. … Continue reading →

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Mr. Ferguson: A Force in the Philippines

Posted on 19 February 2014 by sheg4184

Robbie Ferguson moved to Manila just over a year ago, with his partner Olivia and their two kids. A stocky, blond Glaswegian with merry blue eyes, a ready grin, and an accent you can cut with a knife, I occasionally … Continue reading →

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Celadon Rocks!

Posted on 12 February 2014 by sheg4184

One of my favourite locations for dinner is the strip of restaurants on Lopez Drive, on the perimeter of Power Plant Mall opposite Rockwell Club, with its outdoor dining and a great selection of Italian, Spanish, Filipino and Japanese food. … Continue reading →

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Being Australian

Posted on 31 January 2014 by sheg4184

Australia’s national Day is January 26th. It is also the same day that the First Fleet landed in Australia in 1788, holds laden with convicted felons, to establish a penal colony far from the rectitude of upper class Britons. Perhaps … Continue reading →

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‘The Heart of England’

Posted on 27 December 2013 by sheg4184

“Strange to see how a good dinner and feasting reconciles everybody.”         ~Samuel Pepys Christmas is a time for feasting, and there has certainly been plenty this year, as we have wined and dined on a daily basis with those of … Continue reading →

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The Cuisine of Korea: food as medicine

Posted on 18 December 2013 by sheg4184

Korea :  land of mountains, forests, Communism and kimchi. Korean cuisine has a history dating back centuries. Since 300BC, it has been heavily influenced by the Chinese, particularly in regards to its medicinal aspects. According to Taoist philosophy, health is … Continue reading →

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Simple Pleasures

Posted on 3 December 2013 by sheg4184

“Wine is one of the most civilized things in the world and one of the most natural things of the world that has been brought to the greatest perfection, and it offers a greater range for enjoyment and appreciation than, … Continue reading →

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The Farm at San Benito: from fumes to fresh air

Posted on 20 November 2013 by sheg4184

“Today’s… choices affect your future health. Our bodies may be hardy, but recurring abuse leads to disease and illness. The good news is that it’s never too late to rejuvenate.” So who has ever spent time at a health farm? … Continue reading →

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Dreaming of Tuscany…

Posted on 15 November 2013 by sheg4184

Italy: the land of art, architecture and ancient culture, poetry, pasta and wine; of long, lazy, summer lunches at rough wooden tables strewn with wine bottles and the detritus of a simple feast; of broad, shady terraces overlooking vine-draped hills … Continue reading →

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Looking for Greener Pastures

Posted on 9 November 2013 by sheg4184

Robby Goco has a magic touch when it comes to restaurants:  owner and Head Chef of Cyma (eight outlets across the Philippines); Charlie’s Grind & Grill; Achiote, and now, his latest venture, Green Pastures. Green Pastures opened in September, in … Continue reading →

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