I must apologize to all my readers that have not had the pleasure yet of living in or visiting China because this blog is dedicated to those of us expatriates who have had the enlightening experience of seeing our Chinese friends (especially girl friends) wolfing down enormous amounts of food at least 3 times a … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: October 2011
SIMPLICITY IS THE ULTIMATE CHALLENGE
“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” — Leonardo da Vinci In cooking, simplicity is the ultimate sign of perfection but it is also the hardest thing to achieve perfectly. There is a Zen philosophy that states “it is more important to emphasize what there isn’t rather than what there is” When you think of it, the … Continue reading
Dining Out – A fantasy fulfilled
“Entering the room aromatic, heady aromas drift in from the kitchen. In anticipation of savouring something marvellous that will soon greet my taste buds, my mouth waters as I look forward to the fine meal ahead. A glass of wine is offered and I smile and greet the host. Arriving to the table I find … Continue reading
