“But I don’t want to go among mad people,” Alice remarked. “Oh, you can’t help that,” said the Cat: “we’re all mad here. I’m mad. You’re mad.” “How do you know I’m mad?” said Alice. “You must be,” said the Cat, “or you wouldn’t have come here.” ― Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland And indeed … Continue reading
Are you intrigued by Japanese food but unsure if sushi is really for you? Okonomi-yaki may be just the thing for you, as it uses ingredients that are also known and widely used in Western cooking. What is okonomi-yaki, you ask? It’s a Japanese savoury dish, often compared to an omelette or a pancake, whose origins date back to … Continue reading
Street art is as fascinating as it is controversial. Some consider it vandalism, and although I may agree in some cases, I disagree with this cultural phenomenon being put in such a judgmental umbrella category, and/or being dismissed as an unavoidable form of urban decay. As a free and “obvious” platform for reaching the public, and a way of … Continue reading
When I saw the first squirrel, the little girl in me giggled and jumped up and down clapping her hands. It was a magical moment. As you walk further into the park, more and more come out of their hiding, probably in the hope of food. They are part of the backdrop. And they are … Continue reading
When it comes to restaurants/cafes I generally think there’s nothing new under the sun. Nowadays not a lot of new places make it in the still tough economical climate, and opening a new venue is almost always about the how, not the what. On the other hand I like being pleasently surprised. I like fresh, I like … Continue reading
Postcards from the Country 