Valparaiso is a mess. But it’s a beautiful and magnificent mess. Known as the ‘Jewel of the Pacific’ Valparaiso is one of Chile’s most favoured destinations, people from all over the world visiting, especially Argentinians. Discover, enjoy, savour, the far-out architecture of this World Heritage City, stroll along its narrow streets, showcasing some of the…

In Japan the old dictum – you eat with your eyes is a culinary must. For Japanese cooks and chefs – presenting your food in an artistic, stunning, beautiful, way is as important as cooking food that is delicious, and balanced in its flavours and textures.

Photo By: Steve Collins

Alexander Calder changed the course of modern art with his whimsical, three-dimensional kinetic sculptures and paintings. Dubbed ”mobiles” by the French artist Marcel Duchamp, Calder used industrial materials for his boldly abstract shapes, hanging in perfect lyrical balances. The use of bold colours and abstract shapes so evident in his paintings and prints. Calder, an…

Tasting Notes Fabulous steak dinner for two. This is a symphony of bold flavours – the steak juicy with that rich beef taste, the veggies sweet and luscious, the potatoes creamy, the salad fresh and bright, a complement to the richness of the steak, the fruit salad bright and light. What You Need 1 pound…

Time to Savour the Crisp, Crackly Goodness of Whole Grilled Fish And here are some recipes for grilled fish.

Endless sandy white beaches, blue seas, tropical rainforests atop mountains, the world’s largest carnival, shanty towns. Welcome to Rio de Janeiro – one of the most exciting and fascinating cities in the world. Magnificent beaches – one of Rio’s hallmarks – are abundant. Ipanema World famous – Ipanema Beach – popularized by the song “The…

 Laura Hernandez has a penchant for doing things in a big way. Her paintings are big canvasses, her personality is big and bold, her subject matter is big and bold. So it should not come as a surprise that one of her museum shows was big and bold. The show – Omnia – travelled for…

Tasting Notes This dinner serves two. Bold flavours – slightly spicy, chilli sauce, mixed with mirin, a sweet Japanese vinegar, soya sauce adding that salty component, a bit of sesame oil, bringing it all together. The tuna, rich and succulent, the noodles and red onions slightly crunchy, the scallions providing a nice earthy taste. Simple,…