Mission Statement

Why have I created this blog? I have become extremely passionate about good food and drink (mainly wine and beer) over the last 5 years. I have found that I need to put my thoughts into print so that I can get it clear in my head if nothing else. How often have you been to a restaurant and tried some wine that was great but next time you are in the bottleo you can't remember the name etc. I have started to keep a notepad handy so that I can keep track of all the food and wine that I have eaten/drunk. Also by writing down my thoughts I hope it will force me to think more deeply about why I like something or why it did not tickle me pink. I am hoping that by sharing my findings it will help you to find some real treats and avoid some of the bad food/wine out there.

I don’t pretend to have higher power to understanding food and wine but I think that’s why this blog might be just the ticket for other lay persons with a passion for the finer things in life – just like me. A quick background on my food life:

Born in Germany near the French border to parents that love to go out for dinner and try new things (We also travelled a fair bit throughout Europe – eating local food at local restaurants as much as possible)

After school I worked as a baker at my parents bakery before starting a Chef apprentership (only did the 1st year)

My parents bought a Deli specialising in European food

I have managed a bar and a coffee shop (during my Uni days)

The main focus will be on food and wine but it won’t be limited to them. We (my wife and I) also love coffee, going to food markets and travel to areas where good food is sold. We recently did a tour of Tassie to try the local delights.

I hope you come back often, as I will be updating it at least once a week but to start of with it will be more often as I need to build up the contents. My wife will also contribute to these pages. I hope this will ensure a more balanced view as we have different taste in food and drink.

Jan