This is not strictly wine related. There was wine. There was food. There was little to no technology. There was a lot of nature and billions upon billions of butterflies. There was even a meteor. This was the birthday 5-day escape to Turon Gates. Turon National Park, located in Central Tablelands of New South Wales …
Continue reading Escape from reality, farewell 2022 and welcome 2023
How do you make your salmon? Pan-fired? BBQ? Smoked? Do you ever poach? I tried poaching a while ago and haven't done it in a while, purely because life got in the way and I've gotten too busy to experiment in the kitchen. I struggle to follow a recipe, something always needs to change, even …
Long day of traveling, hot and somewhat humid weather plus hours of exploring around begged for something quick and simple. What's quicker and easier than a BBQ and salad? Salad mixed leaves, about 2 handfuls, torn by hand a twig or two of mint, parsley, and coriander, chopped 1 very ripe, unrefrigerated tomato (so you …
Continue reading Recipe: Simple Dinner of Pork Chops & Salad
On a cold and frosty early morning, before the sun awoke a woman wakes up in Paris. Everything is quiet, and the small family hotel is still asleep. It is hard to get going today. A late night with plenty of local delights, a very comfortable bed that swallows you whole and does not let …
Last time I waxed lyrical on the subject of Riesling...well, I spent a weekend drinking, slurping, swirling and sniffing Riesling. We talked about it, discussed and analysed...and I'm more in love with the grape then ever before. The morning of Saturday 15 October started with the opportunity to taste...514 Rieslings! Australia, New Zealand, Canada, USA, …
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What is it you find yourself asking? French native crossing of Petit Syrah and Peloursin, propagated by Dr Durif (I would also name a vine after myself!). In it's native land of France, it was not considered to be a grape of high quality and you'll be hard pressed to find it these days. It …
It is a glorious Sunday in Sydney. The sun is shining. People are happy. Well, at least the neighbours are playing happy with guests in their backyard. I'm sure there will be plenty of unhappy people today but let's not spoil the moment. It is Sunday. A beautiful day by any account. I am inside. …
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