Creative Journeys Written and Spoken
Research shows time spent in nature can reduce stress and improve the body's immune system and mood. According to a report from the University of East Anglia in the UK, exposure to green space can reduce the risk of type II diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and high blood pressure. So with this in mind and the notion …
I'm sitting reading Milk and Honey by Rupi Kaur on the shores of the Kahlid Lagoon in Sharjah. I'm savouring words like, “Our backs tell stories no books have the spine to carry”, whilst sipping a coffee after lunch at the stylish Al Rawi restaurant at the Al Majaz Waterfront. For those who are visiting or …
Some of the highlights from Gulfood Innovation Summit 2019.
I came across this photo that took me back to my trip to Ethiopia when I went in search of white honey. It was a journey that took me from Dubai to Addis Ababa and then to the northern quite remote part of Ethiopia on the Eritrean border. Around a quarter of Africa's honey comes …
Following a passion in life and work sometimes means going against the grain as I learned from the people behind some of the places I visited in Paris. Paris is a beautiful destination in the spring or summer but we can enjoy the city in the winter too. It may be chilly and it isn't …
Rain and green pastures make for nutritious grass that provides food for cows and brings us the quality ingredients Ireland is known for. Irish grass-fed beef, creamy butter and a wide range of potatoes are just some of the products this small island can be proud of. Those and Guinness! The people are warm and …
Continue reading "Keeping it in the Family – Food Stories From Ireland"
Out with the old and in with the new, 2018 has been a year of transition settling into a new home and country, a new way of working as a freelance writer, broadcaster and trainer whilst continuing to enjoy international travel (this year I racked up seven countries) and producing food features for radio. All …
Today marks the 5th anniversary winning the Sharjah Government Communication Award for Best Radio Talk Show for the show I produced and presented on the side effects of prescription drugs. I felt honoured as a western woman to be acknowledged in my field in the Arab world with a sensitive subject addressing mental health issues, …
Honey is a big part of the culture in the Serra De Monchique region with around 1,500 beekeepers. Many are hobbyists and keep bees and produce honey for their own use and for some it is a business. The natural fauna is ideal for the pollinators to forage on with wild lavender, heather, arbutus and …
It was one of those weeks, you know the ones when nothing seems to be going right? Work wise, I had a couple of frustrating situations with financial ramifications then my car got a puncture so I had to buy two new tyres and to top it off maintenance work needed doing on my flat …
Continue reading "A Griffon Vulture – Finding Peace In Nature"
