Ghim Moh
I don’t intend to write too many (more) posts about various holidays so, to keep relevant, here’s a bit of local news. I have returned from my sojourn to find that Ghim… Read More
How Not to Look Like a D*ck in a Smart Sushi Restaurant
** SINCE POSTING THIS ENTRY, THIS ARTICLE HAS ALSO RUN IN EXPAT LIVING (JANUARY 2015). See PRESS page** Japan, as far as I can make out, is one of those places that people… Read More
From the Capital of Chic to the Capital of Kitsch
The foie gras I ate in France is still churning in my tummy (now rather wobbily, after such an extended holiday)…I’ve had a few days here in Sing…and I’m off again. This… Read More
Lucie’s Lemon Pud
I posted this picture on instagram shortly after troughing my way through several, and was flooded with emails from people asking for the recipe. Absolutely not mine, this comes courtesy of the… Read More
Paris City Guide
Following on from my recent London Lobang City Guide, I thought it might be time for another. Paris. I love this city. The women living here really do dress exceptionally stylishly, they choose… Read More
In Paris Where…
Mangetout does not mean ‘eat everything’ Rue du Pont is not French for ‘rude to point’ A scarf isn’t only for winter Pain doesn’t hurt …and butter is only at breakfast.… Read More
Stinging Nettle Soup
It doesn’t sound wildly tempting but if you are staying somewhere really rural with a glut of nettles, this is a fun thing to pick and make, it tastes good and, what’s… Read More





















