Posted by jennynoowyn on March 5, 2014 · Leave a Comment
L’ENTREPOT, HACKNEY What goes together better than food and wine? Nothing right? So to me, it makes complete sense for an independent wine merchant like Borough Wines, known in London for their excellently edited wine selection, to open an adjoining rustic French eatery. It also leaves me questioning why more boutique wine sellers aren’t doing … Continue reading →
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Posted by jennynoowyn on October 18, 2013 · Leave a Comment
About 5 years ago (to my delight) I stumbled across Adelaide based eBay seller Claire Inc. who had the most exquisite taste in designer vintage clothing. Belinda Humprhis, the founder of Claire Inc. has since grown the business into an online fashion destination for shrewd, well-dressed ladies searching for high-end vintage clothing – admittedly she … Continue reading →
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Posted by jennynoowyn on October 19, 2011 · 5 Comments
OK, I am well aware that I have not written a blog post for over 6 months and this could be because I’m either lazy or in need of a holiday – I probably need a holiday. The idea compelled me trawl through iPhoto to reminisce of holidays gone by and remember the amazing food … Continue reading →
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Posted by jennynoowyn on April 10, 2011 · 2 Comments
A visit to Australia always means a visit to one of its countless wine regions and a visit to any wine region normally calls for visits to numerous local foodie icons. This year, on our Barossa Valley wine-drinking odyssey the first pit stop on the foodie schedule was Maggie Beer’s Farm Shop. This off-the-beaten-track foodie … Continue reading →
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