James and I spent a couple of hours in one of the airport bars at Schipol on the way back from Wordcamp The decors wasn't exactly "inspired" … [Read more...] about Schipol Airport Bar Cliched Decors
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Fresh anchovies from Ballycotton Seafood in Midleton
I love cooking and being able to cook with good quality fresh ingredients makes the entire experience even better. Unfortunately a lot of good quality ingredients are harder to find if you don't live in a major urban centre. However Ireland is packed with quality food producers, so you can find excellent sources in the most unlikely of places. Ballycotton Seafood is one … [Read more...] about Fresh anchovies from Ballycotton Seafood in Midleton
The Sage food philosophy
Sage Restaurant is just off the main street in Midleton. Yesterday I was lucky enough to have lunch there and I have to say it was simply fantastic. But what's more interesting about the restaurant isn't just the quality of the food. It's their food philosophy. They source most of their ingredients within a 12 mile radius of the restaurant.While that could lead to a rather … [Read more...] about The Sage food philosophy
Vintage advertising Cuba
Cuban and other Latin American advertising from the 1950s and 1960s … [Read more...] about Vintage advertising Cuba
Hotel Nacional de Cuba
Hotel Nacional de Cuba's main entrance area and reception. Usually this area is very busy, but I took the photo very early in the morning while most people were still sleeping … [Read more...] about Hotel Nacional de Cuba