Category Archives: Food and Wine

Everything about the dining experience: food, wine, spirits, atmosphere, service, casual and fine dining, home entertaining, restaurants, dining anecdotes. May cross over with Cooking.

China on my mind

Posted on October 25, 2013 by fretgenie

I went to China for the first time last month. I spent ten days playing concerts and workshops, sightseeing, exploring, eating, drinking and shooting photos in the three biggest cities — Guangjhou, Beijing and Shanghai. Food, the heat and humidity, … Continue reading →

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A memorable gig

Posted on December 30, 2011 by fretgenie

At the end of November 2011, I played a concert in a synagogue in Wrocław, Poland, as part of the Wrocław Guitar Festival. What made this gig stand out was a convergence of things I love: travel, international culture, language, … Continue reading →

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Photo post: The U.S. tour 2011

Posted on November 1, 2011 by fretgenie

Here are some random photos from my U.S. west coast tour. The four-week tour began at the end of September in Portland, Oregon and headed south to spots in northern, southern, central California, the Bay Area, and finished in Yosemite … Continue reading →

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The Dinner I Made Last Night

Posted on January 10, 2009 by fretgenie

Saturday, 10 January 2009 I made an improvised pasta dish for some friends last night that turned out really well, meaning it was devoured in minutes including second helpings and talked about afterwards. It was a one-dish meal and took … Continue reading →

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