Martinborough, New Zealand – a wine sensation

Mar 29, 13 Martinborough, New Zealand – a wine sensation

Posted by in All Posts, Asia & Australasia, Food & Wine, Guest Bloggers

Being Mrs. O's BFF has its perks. Finding herself in New Zealand for two months, Trudi Knight represented Mrs. O as she visited the wonderful Martinborough region.

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My 10 Favourite Cocktails

Feb 08, 13 My 10 Favourite Cocktails

Posted by in All Posts, Food & Wine, General, Photos

You know I like a cocktail or three - I was introduced to these on trips to the USA, as they weren't very popular in Europe at all. But things have changed!! So without further ado.. here are some of my favourite cocktails - in no particular order. Cheers!

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Top 5 new London restaurants by @bonvivantliving

Jan 30, 13 Top 5 new London restaurants by @bonvivantliving

Posted by in All Posts, Europe, Food & Wine, Guest Bloggers

Bon Vivant's Emyr Thomas picks some of the best new restaurants that have opened in London over the last few weeks.

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Mrs. O goes to New Orleans, Louisiana

Jan 14, 13 Mrs. O goes to New Orleans, Louisiana

Posted by in All Posts, Food & Wine, North America

It was all my friend Leah's fault. She wrote a post about New Orleans and after reading it, I decided: enough was enough. I wanted a bit of New Orleans for myself too.

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A step closer to heaven in Val d’Isere, France

Dec 17, 12 A step closer to heaven in Val d’Isere, France

Posted by in All Posts, Europe, Food & Wine, Ski

There is something about the mountains - I absolutely adore them. I love being at the top of the world - and I love the peace and quiet. And loved Val d'Isere

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My date with the Three Wine Men

Dec 11, 12 My date with the Three Wine Men

Posted by in All Posts, Europe, Food & Wine

You may have heard about how I like a glass of wine, or three. So you can imagine how excited I was when I got my invite to the Three Wine Men event, which took place recently in London.

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On the trail of Turin’s Contemporary Art by @globalgrasshopr

Dec 04, 12 On the trail of Turin’s Contemporary Art by @globalgrasshopr

Posted by in All Posts, Europe, Food & Wine, Italy

I do understand that the thought of Turin doesn't make people pack and get on a plane, but a recent visit, enroute to Barolo completely changed my opinion about this city.

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A night at the Cadogan Hotel in London by @maiden_voyage

Nov 22, 12 A night at the Cadogan Hotel in London by @maiden_voyage

Posted by in All Posts, Europe, Food & Wine, Guest Bloggers, Hotel Reviews

If there is one person whose opinion I trust, when it comes to hotel reviews, it has to be the one and only Carolyn Pearson, CEO of female business traveller network, Maiden Voyage. Find out what she thought about the Cadogan Hotel in London.

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Loving Miami, Loving Florida

Nov 14, 12 Loving Miami, Loving Florida

Posted by in All Posts, Food & Wine, North America

First things first. Miami is one of the few places in the US which offers this perfect combination: great beach (with sunloungers), great hotels, shops and incredible food. Pretty much all I need, I would say.

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Baby, it’s cold outside – Photos of the Week

Nov 09, 12 Baby, it’s cold outside – Photos of the Week

Posted by in All Posts, Europe, Food & Wine, Photos

I have been in denial for the last month or so, but have slowly welcomed Autumn. That means, of course, a change of wardrobe! Gone are the pretty summer dresses and ballet pumps and it is time to say hello to coats, scarves, trousers and boots, which I quite like!

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