Greetings everyone from Egypt! So our trip has finally started and we are 5 days into our stay in the land of the pharaohs. After getting over the initial shock of the dirt, rubbish, beggars and such of Cairo – we are having an amazing time. Unbeknown to me we have learnt that Egypt actually…
I admit it – I don’t have any patience. This is why my cellar is under lock and key 14,204km away from where I am. So far this technique is working and I am slowly starting to build up a nice collection of bottles. However recently I was given a bottle of the illustrious Dom…
The evolution of the wine world has seen it become not only a sphere for the uber-sophisticated older crowd but now copious amounts of 20 something’s, like myself have immersed themselves in this fascinating world. The only difference between the two groups comes down to the amount of dosh you have to invest in the…
I never thought I would find myself out of all places, drinking the illustrious Chateau Margaux in the United Arab Emirates. Not only that but trying vintages over 20 years old! So when my boss asked if I wouldn’t mind attending on my day off, I gave a sigh and said – ‘if I have…
I heart Champagne, it is the one drink I would choose to be locked in a room with and still feel happy even under the dire circumstances of no light, food or company. It is the drink of celebrations, and those beautiful tiny little diamonds streaming up from the bottom of the glass are the…
I love cooking, though I have to admit I am a bit of an amateur and usually stick very close to the recipe book. Since coming to the Middle East and wanting to learn more about the Arabic culture I have been dabbling in some absolutely delish and easy recipes. My favourite has to be…