Iceland Airwaves 2016: Bjork sings with strings
You could hear an icicle melting in anticipation of Bjork coming on stage last Saturday. Headlining the five-day 17th Iceland Airwaves music festival, fans of all ages gathered in the … Continue reading
Made with Sun and Castelão
Located in Palmela on the Setubal peninsula, less than an hour by road from Lisbon, the vineyard and winery of Pegos Claros sits quietly. There are no big signs, … Continue reading
Michelangelo results out. Great winners in South Africa
In August I spent five days tasting some terrific wine close to Stellenbosch in South Africa. It was all of eleven years since I had judged at this competition, at the … Continue reading
New Zealand’s convincing wines
A recent tasting of New Zealand wines in Dublin was preceded by a tutored masterclass on Chardonnay for trade and press given by Master of Wine Martin Moran (on right … Continue reading
More than a good walk
Nine not to be missed public Irish gardens | Irish Examiner 6 days ago … From Fota to Ballymaloe, we have an abundance of colourful walks to explore with the whole family, says Roz … Continue reading
The Languedoc – Wake up and smell the lavender
See my article on this beautiful area of France in this weekend’s Irish Times. Pic: The market at Gignac (Roz Crowley)
Madrid with a Madrileno
It’s hard to beat being shown around by someone who has lived in a city for years. A visit to Madrid in May of last year to visit my friend … Continue reading
A Weekend in Renvyle House. Hours in Kylemore.
130 years of hospitality in Renvyle was a good excuse to join friends at the weekend in this welcoming hotel on the wild shores of Connemara. Renvyle House has an … Continue reading
Day trip to London
One of the mast charming tea shops in London, and one of the oldest, Maison Bertaux is cramped and quirky, colourful and sometimes noisy. People get talking easily to those on … Continue reading
Krakow – a quick visit
It was almost summer when I got to Krakow a few years ago. The snowy blanket of winter had given way to flowering trees and shrubs. Pope Benedict’s recent visit … Continue reading
Cookbook reviews Christmas 2012
The Cake Café Bake Book by Michelle Darmody. The most original design of a cookbook of the year, most surprising is the lack of photographs – not one – and … Continue reading
Early supper in Dingle
Early supper in Dingle in June was a welcome escape from the constant driving rain typical of the brutal summer in Ireland in 2012. Out of the Blue served the … Continue reading
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