Category Archives: Honey

Ca me donne la peche….just peachy.

Posted on May 21, 2013 by

Peaches are forever associated with superlatives, be it with regard to a ravishingly  beautiful person, an exotic vehicle or a perfect uppercut. The expression of  this perfection is often quantified in terms of “peachiness”. Having skin like a peach is … Continue reading →

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A cute accent…..

Posted on March 11, 2013 by

Corn Flakes have appeared in my life again after many years absence.  I had them for breakfast this morning, admittedly in a sort of de- constructed, self conscious “foodie” way, but they were very good and served to reawaken childhood … Continue reading →

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Fire up the de Lorean….

Posted on January 30, 2013 by

We arrived home without the expected three explosive flashes that accompany the moment of return from voyages back to the future. The sharp intake of breath as we entered our glacial stone house created more of a whimper than a bang. … Continue reading →

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A taste of honey….

Posted on September 21, 2012 by

Details of dreams, on occasions, stay clear in my mind long after I have started my waking day.  Yesterday’s remnant was honey covered piano keys which, at the time, seemed to be such a perfect  recollection of the bliss that … Continue reading →

Posted in 2012, Digital photography, Dreams, Expectation, figs, food, Food and Photography, Food photographer, Fruit, harmony, Honey, Photography, photography course, Photography holiday, Still life, Uncategorized, Writing | 28 Comments

Tagine recipe that I forgot to post,,,,

Posted on June 16, 2012 by

The key to a tagine, in my view, is the Chermoula. If possible make it the day before, marinade whatever meat you’re using in the chermoula in the morning and give it a first cooking that evening so that the … Continue reading →

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Je suis absolument “Hank Marvin” et je pourrait tuer pour un “Ruby Murray”

Posted on October 6, 2011 by

These are the words Parisian restaurateurs would be hearing if the rugby world cup was taking place in France. Ethnic food is the lifeblood of English cuisine. Take away, an apposite word indeed, the Indian, Chinese, Thai, Korean, Mexican, Italian, Spanish, Lebanese et al, … Continue reading →

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