Sunday 13 March 2011

Epicurean adventures and Mandarin practice accomplanied by smoky green tea: a perfect Chinese afternoon

Seven Star Park restaurant, Guilin, Southern China 2007  

Like a fairytale forest with magical creatures hiding just out of sight, the mist shrouded everything in atmosphere

Forest in the mist, Portugal 2010 

Surprised by the rare English summer sunshine, the honeysuckle glowed vividly amber and yolk-yellow

Garden in Solihul, Midlands 2010 

Trees cling to the hillside, overtaken by strings of prayer flags reaching up to the sky and beyond

Hillside, Wutai Shan, China 2007 

Crunchy, crumbly, meringue; sweet and airy whipped cream; and tart, soft fruit

Wedding dessert, Portugal 2010 

The plain brown contrasted the electric blue, vibrant turquoise, and shimmering lime

Showing peacock, Kyoto Garden, Holland Park, London, 2011