Sukhothai Confidential
Romance Amalfi Coast
Agriturismo Villa Maria in Minori is owned by Vincenzo Manzo and his wife Maria. The property is almost totally self-sufficient, with olive tress and home-grown vegetables such as lemon, lettuce, zucchini, cucumber and cherry tomato. Their homemade charcuterie, including cured pork and salami with wild herbs, is exceptional and so tasty. Mamma Marie’s cooking is hearty and delicious. … Read more
Bonjourno Rome
Bonjourno, Rome!
This is springtime. I arrived late afternoon in the colorful Piazza Campo dei Fiori in Rome with great excitement and expectation. I had researched Roman cuisine for weeks and couldn’t wait to try it. I want to eat like a Roman in Rome! … Read more
Yakitori Tokyo
I like to walk along the colorful backstreet stalls under the railway near the Imperial Hotel. A good time is between 5-8 pm, when office workers are scurrying to catch their trains home and sometimes break their stride to perch on a streetside stool for a quick beer and yakitori and bit of gossip. … Read more
The 2010 World Cup at The Sukhothai
The South African Embassy in Bangkok celebrated the official opening of The 2010 World Cup at The Sukhothai Bangkok last Friday evening. We were very proud to hand over a golden chocolate World Cup trophy to His Excellency Ambassador Gibson. … Read more
Japan Revealed
Two months ago in March I was asked by my company to go to Sendai city in Miyagi region, north of Japan. The reason was to help with the grand opening of our new Leading Hotel of The World Onsen Resort & Spa “Chikusenso” situated in the tiny village of Mt. Zao 1 hours drive from Sendai. … Read more
Arros “rice”
I have always wanted to learn and see a real Spaniard cook authentic Paella in my kitchen. So I took the challenge and asked my dear Spanish friend Nora to demonstrate once for all at my home. I could not wait any longer! Nora came over with her real paella pan or caldero and she is original from Almeria situated in middle of the beautiful region of Andalucia. … Read more
Lunch with JJ Prüm - the worlds greatest Riesling
Hi,
I had a very enjoyable lunch yesterday in Celadon with friends of mine Dr Katharina Prüm from Joh Jos Prüm and Mr Wilhelm Steifensand from the legendary Valckenberg Merchant and Winery. … Read more
