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Be still, my beating heart

Posted on August 28, 2010 by Nev

For me, the nadir of health and cooking occurred in 2009 when deep fried butter was on the menu at the Texas State Fair. This year, deep frying Guinness (other fried alcohol is available) appears to be a major attraction. … Continue reading →

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Big in Japan

Posted on July 9, 2008 by Nev

Yesterday I took a trip to Akihabara – the electronics center of Tokyo. Gadgets, toys and flashing lights are everywhere there. It is quieter than usual at the moment after the horrific attack last month and the subsequent attack on … Continue reading →

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A land down under

Posted on June 18, 2008 by Nev

It’s supposed to be Winter here at the moment but the daytime temperature is still nudging 20° Celsius now that the rain from last week has dried up. The country has been under drought conditions for six years so all … Continue reading →

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Goodbye legs!

Posted on June 6, 2008 by Nev

I planned on going up Coit Tower yesterday but I simply ran out of time. Accordingly, it was item number one on today’s agenda before going to look at San Francisco’s crookedest street: Lombard street. It reminded me of the … Continue reading →

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Petaluma – Greenfield (361 miles)

Posted on June 2, 2008 by Nev

I set off from Petaluma at a reasonable time as I knew I had a lengthy drive ahead of me. It was made just that little bit longer by missing a turn off and almost ending back in Bodega Bay … Continue reading →

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