Michael Broadbent for many is the modern patron saint of wine. In 2002, in the Decanter magazine, he listed the ten most important things that he had learned on wine. Two quotes stick to mind. Drink good wine with every meal. Half a bottle of good wine is more interesting - and better for you - than six bottles of plonk. Be honest and rely on your own tasting; avoid the … [Read more...]
Beat your fear – how I overcame my phobia of cheese
Phobias are irrational and unexplainable. Cheese until a few years ago was my achilles heel. Few people could understand how someone who could be so obsessed with food and wine had a 'fear of cheese'. This was not an allergy but rather real fear. I recall a day when I was still at school and a friend had placed a piece of cheese in my school bag as a joke. I never used that … [Read more...]
Street food dishes in London – FT.com
Street food dishes in London - FT.com. If you are heading to London, here is a list of five street food dishes worth trying. … [Read more...]
Kokuban – a great Japanese place in Brussels
Brussels is not just the heart of Europe, it is also a place with many hidden culinary surprises. You just need to know what you are looking for. Japan has a special place in our hearts especially given the fact that my wife and I spent our honeymoon there and long to return back every time we remember that experience. So we are always on the lookout for Japanese places to … [Read more...]
A promise to myself
From time to time, i have toyed with the idea of starting a blog. But there was always a reason to procrastinate. For some time, I blogged at brincs@wordpress.com but that is no more. I decided to delete that blog because it was not regular and also had haphazard content. This time, I want to test myself and see whether I can discipline myself to post on a regular basis. I will … [Read more...]
