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Back in the late 90’s I was traveling through Southern Italy en-route to Turkey and had the good fortune to meet a family of organic Olive farmers. They were about to start their annual Olive harvest and invited me and my travel companion to help with the task in exchange for food, board and as … Read more
I have just returned from a short trip to Iceland… A magical place that has long been on my bucket list of dream destinations. My infatuation with hot springs and my desire to witness the northern Lights (Aurora borealis) has made this small island alluring for many years. It was like stepping onto another planet! Iceland … Read more
For many the word chocolate conjures up images of sweet indulgence and decadent desserts. There are a few strange folk for whom chocolate holds no allure but, for the majority of us, the weakness for chocolate is a love affair laced with guilt. Unfortunately the association we have of chocolate as an unhealthy or fattening sweet … Read more
I have just returned from a trip into the lush humid heart of Sri Lanka’s premier spice growing region. A mountainous inland area, densely forested and nourished by fast flowing streams and lingering moist clouds. Here in these fertile lands farmers were busy harvesting ripe peppercorns and spreading them to dry in the sun. … Read more