Only a few hours remain as many uncork their champagne bottles to bid farewell to 2016 and welcome the New Year. We are sure that many will be hoping that 2017 will be better on many fronts particularly given the global experiences and challenges that we have all witnessed in the past year. On a global level, 2016 will be remembered as one that has brought about tumultuous … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2016
Weekly roundup of great reads on food and wine #100
Whey too popular? Foodies angered by crowds at London cheese festival: It was billed as a “fromage-themed extravaganza” but a cheese festival at London’s historic Borough Market left a bad taste in the mouth of many foodies who complained of dangerous overcrowding. More than 18,000 people on Facebook indicated they were going to the free event which took place on Wednesday … [Read more...]
Auction of aprons signed by Massimo Bottura in aid of Food for Soul
If you would like to give a food lover something he would cherish while donating to charity you might be interested in bidding for five aprons signed by top chef Massimo Bottura. The auction which started last week and which ends on 18 December is organised by Giblor's in collaboration with eBay to raise funds for the organisation Food for Soul. They are auctioning five … [Read more...]
Empowering women: Parabere Forum launches crowdfunding campaign to raise 5000 euros
Parabere Forum, the non profit organisation that aims to raise awareness about women in the food and wine business has launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise 5,000 euros. After the success of the first two events that took place in Bilbao and Bari, Parabere will organise the third Forum in Barcelona in March 2017. Maria Canabal, president of Parabere Forum, a … [Read more...]
Ron Finley: Saving the garden that inspired a community
A few months ago Ron Finley and I were at a roof top garden restaurant in Copenhagen on a cold, stormy night. As torrential rain pounded the glass structure while lightening flashes illuminated the dark skies and the rest of the diners expected to be struck by lightning any moment, Finley was struck with the beauty of the rain-soaked garden lit up by Mother Nature. Beauty is … [Read more...]
