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Central Otago in the South Island of New Zealand lies about 45 degrees south of the equator and this compares with Burgundy and Oregon that are very close to the same distance north of the equator. In other words it is great Pinot Noir country. In ...

There are good surprises and bad surprises involved in parenting. Bad surprises include the green slime in a newborn’s diaper and the staggering reach of projectile vomit. Good surprises include the fiercely unconditional love and the moment you real...

Party planners, remember the name Twisted Spoon. Mixologists Stefan Gitschner and Somers Carr are behind the fledgling company. The 30-year-olds hope the Island falls in love with the custom and traditional cocktails they make using local ingredients...

I have heard about a few news stories referring to a worldwide shortage of high quality rosé wines. Last summer, one account read: “The Hamptons are bracing for a devastating shortage of Whispering Angel. Maybe by Labour Day.” I have mentioned that ...

Barbecue experts of all ages put their skills to the test in a cooking competition. The Best Dressed Chicken contest at Hunt’s Fine Foods, in Warwick, saw participants from all over the community showing off their talents on Saturday. Prizes were giv...

After a dearth of beachside entertainment, there is news of a third business opening on the shores of Bermuda. Hot on the heels of new development at Tobacco Bay and news that Shelly Bay will be developed next summer, a smaller affair is taking shap...

It might be a good time to consider what may be the best wines to accompany Bermuda fish sandwiches. Our treat used to be to enjoy such fare with our young sons, often at a place in St David’s named after a very dark member of the genus equus and sad...

Thomas Laberer has travelled the world — all in the name of work. His job as an executive chef has allowed him to call such diverse places as the Maldives, Beijing, Mumbai and Cape Town home. He is now working with Hamilton Princess & Beach Club; pa...

A short note from me this week as I’m reporting from the trenches of Natural Kids camp. Twenty-seven hilarious children, five amazing staff, toys and books galore ... it is so much fun and the most exhausting thing I do all year. Once upon a time a ...

Fruit pizza recipe This is a great recipe for the whole family. Children of all ages will love being involved, from preparing the fruit to cooking and then tasting. Serves 10-12. Preparation time: One hour. Total time: Two hours (includes cooling). ...

In the wake of the Bermuda Tourism Authority’s Bermuda’s Best Fish Sandwich Competition, The Royal Gazette hit the streets of Hamilton to find out which restaurant people believe has the best fish sandwiches and why. There was a mixed bag of respons...

They see. They eat. They appraise. That’s the philosophy behind foodie website www.biteofbermuda.com. It started after three friends bonded over a shared love of all things edible. These days they’re having fun eating their way through menus acros...