Charlie Watts – a rarity. The world of rock n’ roll – full of egos so big it’s owners can’t get through regular doors, behaviour worse than those of spoiled kindergarten kids, attitudes in the disgusting and sick category. Charlie Watts was anything but that. He was a man for all seasons, reasons, a true…

Meet Keanu Reeves. Talent galore, great actor, director, musician, wealthy, lonely, super private, major Hollywood star. But there is more to this 56-year old Canadian. He breaks the mold of the traditional Hollywood star persona. He marches to his own drummer. And being his own drummer means helping those in needs, showering the everyday unsung…

TERRIFIC VEGETARIAN DINNER – WHITE BEANS, SWISS CHARD WITH CHEESE, SALAD AND TOAST This is a fast vegetarian dinner for two. It’s easy to make and we served it with a refreshing salad and buttered toast. Tasting NotesThe white beans were rich and hearty, the chard had a nice earthy taste to it. The garlic…

Tasting Notes This serves four. It’s finger lickin’ good. A deep, rich, satisfying, chicken broth, brimming with fresh veggies, and for extra flavour and punch – Asian ingredients. What You Need 3 small bok choy. 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. 1 garlic clove. 4 tablespoons of soya sauce. 2 tablespoons fish sauce. If you don’t have…

James Blunt is multi-talkented. He sings, writes music, plays a variety of musical instruments and is a record producer. But he wasn’t a musician to begin with. He served in the British Army as a reconnaissance officer during the bloody war in Kosovo in 19999. Five years later – in 2004 – he rose to…

Meet Bob Horsfall. For 27 years Bob has been married to Camilla Dietrich. When they got married – neither had done any travelling. So they promised each other – let’s discover, explore, and enjoy the world. And they sure did. Each year they took a trip – Korea, Crete, Morocco, Mexico, Japan, Tobago, Malta, Cambodia.…

Meet Alan Mendelsohn. Once he travelled the world – asking questions, meeting the known, meeting the unknown. It was a passion of his, a magnificent obessession. It started when he was only 24 years. And even today it’s still with him – this constant life thread – travelling, roaming the world, but in a different…

Hydrangeas. Stunning in their infinite colours and combinations. Think you’ve seen them all? Click on the picture for some new variations and why people – not just gardeners – are smitten by them.

Leonard Cohen novelist-poet was active in the literary arts for more than 20 before turning his talent to the musical arts. At age 33, Montreal-born Cohen, turned to music, a career that vaulted him into the top musical talent category. He won numerous literary awards, a precursor to the many musical awards he was to…