The difference between a crop sensor on a 7D and a full frame on a 5D/5D Mark Two…
For anyone who cannot decide on whether to buy a camera with a cropped sensor or one with a full frame then take a look at this video courtesy of Mike Collins (no relation) who has shown the […]
Flavour combinations with thyme…
This post comes on the back of me digging out a thyme plant from my herb garden. It had, sad to say seen better days so I’ve kept some for fresh and dried the rest. Thyme is one of my all time favourite herbs, it’s so useful in cooking and features heavily […]
A review of Stephane Renaud’s new book…
I like Monsieur Reynaud, he’s French you know. His new book, 365 Good Reasons to Sit Down and Eat is written and presented in the same style as his brilliant Ripailles book which reignited our love affair with French country cooking.
Reynaud’s books are quirky and easy on the […]
A day to remember….
Blogging has been somewhat hit and miss of late and entirely against my wishes. Time off is something of a pipe dream at the moment so getting out and about is a rare occasion. I did however manage a day’s walking and photography with my brother last week and I cannot remember […]
World Vision update on the relief effort in Myanmar…
Thought I’d share with all of you the update I received from World Vision as part of my sponsorship of a young girl in the Hlaing Tharyar province of Myanmar (Burma) The devestation caused by Cyclone Negris is yesterday’s news in the West but for the Burmese […]