@traveltaster’s pick

Cabbage plants at Aix-en-Provence market (2)

Let your kids choose the cabbages

Produce markets are yummy places for children to learn about Mother Earth’s bounty, and Aix-en-Provence markets are particularly berry delicious.

French Connection

world wine travel map of 2050
Cabbage plants at Aix-en-Provence market (2)
Losing Weight in France
Rental bikes in Paris
Gordes by Philippe Janin
The Hotel Gounod, Saint Remy de Provence
Photographic tribute to Princess Grace of Monaco
The serene courtyard of the asylum which Van Gogh painted
Chateau de Bosgouet
Chateau for sale

While you were out this is what I posted on the blog

Belgian waffles by Marc Pierard, picture by Taste for Travel

Tasting Ramsgate Organic Foodies Market

Today I’m tasting Ramsgate Organic Foodies Market which is pure yum, from the new Belgian waffles to the smoked trout dip, cheeses, gluten-free banana cakes and good coffee. Not fattening. Much.

Jars of preserved lemons, Taste for Travel (2)

Ask Sally: Life has handed me lemons

How a preserved lemons recipe helps solve Gloria’s travel dilemma. More of the world’s worst travel advice from Sally, a woman in a fur coat and a hat. But the lemons are a winner.

A lion outdoors,  with grass under his feet

Worst zoos in the world

Animal rescue organizations are campaigning for better lives for big animals which belong with grass under their feet. Here’s six of the worst zoos in the world you wouldn’t take your children to.

…and more tasty posts

share plate at The Botanist

The Botanist is bloomin’ delicious

The Botanist bar and restaurant in Sydney’s harborside Kirribilli pays homage to an old world travelling botanist, who eventually ran a small bookshop in the building. It’s friendly urban cool. With lots of plants.

Cliffs of Moher, Ireland

Travel deals for Croatia, Ireland, UK, Eastern Europe

Back-Roads Touring has good discounts for small group tours of Ireland, Croatia, the Scottish Borders and Northern England, and a wintery Eastern European journey. Nice discount deal for the Ritz in Madrid and other goodies.

Macarons at Taste of Cape Town

Sweet Taste of Cape Town

Taste of Cape Town is a foodie and wine fest where cupcakes and macarons are as tempting as the hearty meat dishes. South Africa is more than the Big Five.