Discovering

Discovering old-fashioned pleasures in Le Marche, Italy

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Those who crave simple, unpolluted, old-fashioned pleasures will appreciate Le Marche — a region of Italy, between the Adriatic Sea and the Apennine Mountains. The air is so clear that you can climb to a vantage point and almost see back 50 years. It’s where crimson-faced men return home from working the fields to mama’s … Read more

Jersey’s my oyster! Discovering the island’s largest oyster farm and learning how to ‘shuck’ them 

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The most sought-after foods tend to divide opinion — and for good reason. The truffle, pulled from the dirt, often by a pig, can be overwhelming, caviar leaves many cold, and it’s best not to think about how foie gras is produced. The oyster is summed up by author Jonathan Swift: ‘He was a bold … Read more