Never too early for a slice of Christmas cake. We devoured most of this at our Alliance meeting this afternoon. Rich yet not too dense fruity cake, moist with brandy. … Continue reading The Twelve Cakes of Christmas – Day 2
Never too early for a slice of Christmas cake. We devoured most of this at our Alliance meeting this afternoon. Rich yet not too dense fruity cake, moist with brandy. … Continue reading The Twelve Cakes of Christmas – Day 2
It’s that time of year again: Christmas is coming, the cue for my ‘The Twelve Shoes of Christmas‘ series of blog posts, with a new pair of shoes for each … Continue reading The Twelve Cakes of Christmas – Day 1
“I have always traveled with the sky/and the silence” From ‘Freedom’s Faces’ by Amina Said Africa. The word itself is so evocative of exotic skies, unfamiliar landscapes, the cradle of … Continue reading #14 El Djem, A quiet miracle – Tunisia
“The world is like that — incomprehensible and full of surprises.” Jorge Amado, Gabriela, Clavo y Canela In the aftermath of the marvellous Olympics and Paralympics in Rio, I thought … Continue reading #13 Time for a party: Carnival and more in Brazil