I know it’s the weekend and you may have more potent drinks on your mind, but fancy a cup of char? After all, tea did conquer the world…China, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Japan, India, England, Russia, Tibet, and even beer-swilling Australia. One drink 1,000 tastes: How tea has conquered the world Published on CNNGo.com 18 January [...]
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One drink 1,000 tastes: How tea has conquered the world
Posted: 16th March 2012 by Carmen Jenner in Africa, Asia, Australia, Tea, UKTags: australia, china, cnngo.com, drink, england, india, Japan, kenya, russia, Sri Lanka, tea, tibet
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East of France
Posted: 10th February 2011 by Carmen Jenner in Amuse Boche, Asia, France, Siem Reap, Cambodia, VietnamTags: baguette, Cambodia, Cha Ca La Vong, cuisine, Dalat, France, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An, Hue, Indochina, Laos, noodles, rice, Saigon, starch, Vietnam
Vietnamese girls glide by on bicycles much as willowy frames saunter along the streets of Paris. French colonial architecture stands resplendent in Siem Reap and the sultry streets of Saigon are dotted with patisseries. The tree lined boulevards of Hanoi are centred around Hoan Kiem Lake while the River Seine snakes through the City of [...]
Liquid gastronomy: Tea inspired cuisine
Posted: 22nd December 2010 by Carmen Jenner in Sri Lanka, TeaTags: Culinary Art 2010, Dilmah, Dilmah High Tea Challenge, liquid gastronomy, Sri Lanka, tea, Tea gastronomy
While visiting Sri Lanka I had a spot of Tea Gastronomy and learnt all about tea-inspired recipes – and I shared a little more than inspiration with few chefs in Dilmah’s headquarters. Far from the maddening pace of Colombo and about three hours north of Sri Lanka’s idyllic beaches in the south, you’ll hit mountain [...]
Oprah’s wild west
Posted: 9th December 2010 by Carmen Jenner in Amuse Boche, Fremantle, Perth, Western AustraliaTags: Cottesloe Beach, Devlin's Cigars, Ellington Jazz, Fraser's Restaurant, Fremantle, Indiana Tearooms, Kelly Romano Photography, King Street, Kings Park, Little Creatures Brewery, new Edition Bookshop, Old Brewery Grill, Old Swan Brewery, Oprah Winfrey, Perth, Restaurant Amuse, Ruth Tarvydas, travel, Zafferano Restaurant
Okay, so Oprah’s not gay or coming to Perth…but she did change her plans on a whim to visit Uluru care of singer and friend Paul Simon. Oprah and her entourage’s itineraries are shrouded in secrecy so you never know the world’s most isolated of cities, Perth may still feature in the limelight. So [...]
Great Gourmet Weekends In Australia
Posted: 25th November 2010 by Carmen Jenner in Amuse Boche, Western AustraliaTags: Darlington Estate Winery, Explore Australia, gourmet, Great Gourmet Weekends in Australia, Knee Deep Wines, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, western australia
Okay, here’s a bit of shameless self-promotion. Great Gourmet Weekends in Australia has just been released by Explore Australia and its jammed packed with delicious options around the country. I was lucky enough to “research” and write the Western Australian content. Each state has in-depth coverage and is available in stores across the country and [...]
The art of aphrodisiacs
Posted: 3rd November 2010 by Carmen Jenner in Amuse Boche, AphrodisiacTags: Anthony Bourdain, aphrodisiac, Cravings Magazine, mood food, seduction, sexy food
Aphrodite’s Feast A bottle of red, a torn baguette, a slab of cheese, crumbled sheets, and laughter. The act of seduction is complete. The scene is simple and the ingredients are bare. Step it up a notch with baked fish and herbs, threads of saffron, a squirt of wine and the juice of a [...]
Holy Cow! Five Reasons to Not Bustle Past Cowaramup
Posted: 28th October 2010 by Carmen Jenner in Amuse Boche, Family Travel, Margaret River, Western AustraliaTags: and Potions, Candy Cow, Cowaramup, CowParade Margaret River, Lotions, Margaret River, Margaret Riviera, Moon Haven Soaps, Settler's Ridge Organic Wine
If you’re moo-ving around the Margaret River region three hours south of Perth, you may notice some life-size cow sculptures left-over from the CowParade Margaret River, an international event held in over 50 cities. The competition saw local artists hussling up the bovine creatures in all kinds of attire and positions. It seems only appropriate to start [...]
Ceylonese Cravings
Posted: 12th October 2010 by Carmen Jenner in Amuse Boche, Sri LankaTags: cocaine, Coffee, scam, Sri Lanka
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Philippines Aflame
Posted: 24th August 2010 by Carmen Jenner in Amuse Boche, Asia, PhilippinesTags: Anthony Bourdain, Chinatown, food, Ivan Man Dy, Manila, Philippines, Walking tour
I have a confession. My attention isn’t entirely focused on the food whilst on the Big Binodo Food Wok Tour in Manila’s Chinatown. For starters, I’m a little bit star-struck as not only is our delightful tour leader Ivan Man Dy, a local celebrity in his own right, but I’m retracing the steps of Anthony [...]
Top 50 Restaurant Guide Western Australia
Posted: 24th August 2010 by Carmen Jenner in Amuse Boche, Perth, Restaurant, Western AustraliaTags: cafe, eatery, food, gourmet godfather, Perth, restaurant, restaurant guide, travel, western australia
The Top 50 Restaurant Guide Western Australia 2011 is due for release in November 2010. This guide is STILL the first and best independent restaurant guide for WA, and I’m proud to say I was a key contributor and restaurant reviewer to the guide. To thank our valued supporters, the 2010 edition is available for [...]
An Ode to The Truffle
Posted: 11th August 2009 by Carmen Jenner in Amuse Boche, TruffleTags: Perth, travel, Truffle
A black diamond in the rough.
Eating out in Siem Reap
Posted: 6th May 2009 by Carmen Jenner in Amuse Boche, Asia, Cambodian, Siem Reap, CambodiaTags: Cambodia, food, Khmer, Siem reap, travel
EATING OUT IN SIEM REAP Although many travellers come to Siem Reap to explore the marvels of Angkor Wat and the neighbouring temples, it’s the cuisine that leaves many staggered for words. With an array of international tastes well catered for like Thai, Vietnamese, Indian and French, The Old Market area is a popular spot [...]
