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Gastronomic Istria April 2009
slideshow of a week of fine dining and fine wine drinking. slideshow of a week of fine dining and fine wine drinking.
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Tasting Istria - pig to pršut
The weather on our third day was a disappointment, after the previous day reminded us that Summer was on it's way. The heavy rain that followed us from Livade to Buzet ruined our day, the day we were due to go truffle hunting. As we were having lunch...
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Tasting Istria - signature food and wine
We were warmly greeted at Konoba Astarea by chef Nino Kernjus . Konoba Astarea is a traditional inn run by the Kernjus family, located in the small village of in Brtonigla, near Buje. Nino Ker njus O nce again, slo w-cooking took place , as our meals...
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Get an Eiffel of Blackpool
As one in five of us are likely to stay in the UK, for our summer holidays, this year, seasides towns are doing their upmost to woe us. Forget the re-branding of Margate (The Apprentice 2009), and say a warm Bonjour to Blackpool. Blackpool is reinventing...
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Tasting Istria - from sea to plate
Next on our gastronomical tour was the tiny fishing village of Banjole, specifically the small tavern “Batelina”. T ravel bloggers ready to eat. Batelina is a seafood restaurant owned by chef David Skoko. Soon after sitting comfortably, our table was...
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Tasting Istria - one bite one sip
When I think about Eastern European food, images of heavy stews, boiled potatoes and slabs of flavourless meats come to mind. However, a four day trip to Istria showed me I had much to learn. Gastronomic Istria Food features very prominently in Istrian...
A fairy tale ending
Well, as I thought despite the money and might of Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, Jade came fifth. For Jade, it wasn't 'my time', while it was a 'fairy tale' ending for Norway's Alexander Rybak: To find out what else comes out of Norway, visit the Norway official...
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Travelling With Kids
The Summer holidays are fast approaching, and friends and family with children are already panicking about what to do with the little darlings for six weeks. A friend of mine is planning a trip to the US, to show off her new baby girl to her in-laws,...
Excited about Eurovision
I don't know about you but I am looking forward to Eurovision 2009. Now before you think I am a person without much of a life, let me tell you why I am a fan: 1) you get a quick tour of many European countries, including Moscow this year,2) Jade. Andy...
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P1010286 Hester
Hester at the Batana museum in Rovinji, Istria. Hester at the Batana museum in Rovinji, Istria.
