you should go to Pompeii
If you have never been to Pompeii, we can recommend it. Be warned, though, you will not find it to be an uplifting experience. But you will find it to be moving,
soundbites
Soundbites and the three-word slogan have become the norm in most of our communication. They pervade our television news and our newspapers. They even influence our entertainment.
the curse of the bass player
Have you ever wondered why people who play bass guitars are the way that they are? Perhaps this story may help to explain.
do not buy a Jawbone UP, or buy from Selfridges
Whilst Karenne and I were in London in July this year, I bought two Jawbone UP2 devices from Selfridges. What a mistake that was.
how to prove you are a fool
‘Tis better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than open one’s mouth and remove all doubt. Samuel Johnson
espresso fredo
Whilst I was in Italy this year, I was introduced to the most marvellous iced coffee. What I discovered was “espresso fredo”, or cold espresso coffee.
I do not get the Apple Watch
I have been living with an Apple Watch for the last 2 months, and I just do not understand what all the fuss is about.
sous vide rump steak
A steak that tastes of steak, cooked to your exact taste, perhaps served with a sauce, or herb butter, accompanied by a salad sounds simple. Getting it all right is not difficult, but getting it right consistently is somewhat harder.
the best kitchen appliance I ever bought
So what is sous vide cooking? Simply, it is cooking sealed food in a precisely controlled water bath, and this post discusses it.
graffiti or street art?
Until an epiphany in Paris earlier this year, I thought that street art was a politically correct, apologist euphemism for graffiti.