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Blog trip, Europe, Food & Drink

Traditional South Tyrol food and wine with a gastronomic twist

September 25, 2014 by Zoe Dawes 12 Comments
“You may not remember the name, but you will certainly remember the experience.” So said Karl Meir as we stood outside his large wooden farm house, gazing across the green ribbon of Val di Vizze/Pfitschertal in South Tyrol (aka Alta Adige), sheltered by steely grey mountains and ancient trees. South Tyrol valley...
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Caribbean, Food & Drink, Holiday

Top 4 Saint Lucia foodie favs

September 18, 2014 by Guest Author 2 Comments
Home of spices, cocoa, rum and a taste of Creole, Saint Lucia has an infusion of flavours to tempt any palate. The small island packs in a punch into its cuisine as well as entertaining food celebrations including the Friday night Jump Up street party and the Anse La Raye...
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Blog trip, Europe, Food & Drink

There’s much more to South Tyrol than the mighty Dolomites

September 2, 2014 by Zoe Dawes 11 Comments
Quirky Travel Question: where in Europe is South Tyrol? Now be honest. No quick checking on Google. How many of you answered Austria? That was my immediate thought when I received an invitation to visit South Tyrol (also known as Alto Adige or Südtirol). However, I soon learnt that it’s actually in...
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Europe, Food & Drink, Top Tips

A tasty trio of Europe’s culinary delights

July 29, 2014 by Guest Author 9 Comments
After the weather, food and drink are probably the subjects you will be talking about most after your holiday. As one of the most accessible ways to sample a country’s culture, eating and drinking is not only a pleasure but a requirement of any well-rounded holiday. While a lot of...
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Blog trip, Europe, Food & Drink

3 great reasons to travel with ‘My Ferry Link’ to France

June 14, 2014 by Zoe Dawes 10 Comments
“How would you like your steak, Madame?”  Now that is not a question you might expect to be asked on a ferry.  But on a recent return trip from Dover to Calais with My Ferry Link I discovered that the French connection goes further than the flag flying proudly from the...
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Best recipe for perfect English Pancakes by Zoe Dawes
Food & Drink, Personal, Top Tips

The best recipe for perfect English pancakes – thanks Mum

March 4, 2014 by Zoe Dawes 3 Comments
Pancake Day (or Shrove Tuesday for some): what’s not to love? The simple joy of eating freshly cooked English pancakes topped with sugar and lemon, rolled into a cylinder and cut into four easy to eat scrumptious segments. And gone in seconds … Well, that’s how we do it, because...
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Blog trip, Food & Drink, North America

The extraordinary pleasure of eating out in Quebec City

August 4, 2013 by Zoe Dawes 9 Comments
Quebec City Market “To make a short story long” to quote Robert Lancup, (see below for who he), here is the tale of a few of the many unforgettable dining experiences I had during my stay in Québec City, one North America’s, oldest towns.  Food is at the heart of this...
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