Winter skies, mussels and a platter of perfection
Although it’s now August and getting to the end of the Australian winter, the skies around Sydney tell a different story. The temperatures around…
Deliciously easy vegetarian pâté recipe your dad will love
This easy vegetarian pâté recipe has all the marks of the ultimate culinary wedding. When we talk about food, it’s always full of ‘marriages’…
5 dishes from Puglia you must eat
Italy is a country led by its food. Everywhere you go delicious things to eat and drink surround you, tempting you in. Puglia in…
A quiet week, a casino concert and some concerned canines
As much as we absolutely loved being in Europe for so long – and as busy as we are now catching up on work…
5 winter reds from South Australia – which Aussie wines to drink over winter
Wine is always about when and where you’ll be when you drink it. While the sun’s still taking her time to warm up the…
The best time to drink Champagne
Coco Chanel once said “I only drink champagne on two occasions: when I’m in love and when I’m not.” I love this quote, but…
Travel mistakes – 3 things we would have done differently last trip
Travel – by its very nature – is a learning process. If you’re not finding out new things either about yourself or the new…
Jet lag, high tea and a fine whisky degustation
It’s hard to believe we’ve got through the first full week of being back in the country already. This time last week, Mrs Romance…
Is your cigar mouldy and can you smoke it?
Knowing whether you have a mouldy cigar or if it’s just bloom is so important. If you spot a bit of mould on your…
15 travel hacks for when you’re flying low-cost airlines
Although low-cost airlines tend to kill off the romance of flying – cramped seats, limited service, no seat allocation – your wallet thanks you…