Monthly Archives: December 2012

PENANG Food @ Kings

Story & photos by Dr. Michael Lim The Travelling GourmetTM All rights reserved All photos are of REAL food with no props or special effects The irreverent Travelling Gourmet goes to Princess Terrace in King’s Hotel for… MANY Penang specialities … Continue reading

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Robert Parker SELLS the Wine Advocate…

Without Prejudice MANY are shocked by the Wall Street Journal reporting that Robert M. Parker, who popularized his now-ubiquitous 100-point rating system and changed the nature of the wine business, is stepping down from his role as editor-in-chief at The … Continue reading

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Shangri-La in stunning Sydney!

Story & photos by Dr. Michael Lim The Travelling GourmetTM All rights reserved All food photos are of REAL food with no props or special effects The resourceful Travelling Gourmet finds Shangri-La down under …in Sydney… MAGNIFICENT views of the … Continue reading

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Me and my little Morsels…

Story & photos by Dr. Michael Lim The Travelling GourmetTM All rights reserved MAGNIFICENT, fragrant & fruity Highgrove Organic Mince Pies laced with the finest David Ramnoux Brandy from France and crafted with Demerara Sugar, Cloves, Ginger, Nutmeg and 36% Mincemeat … Continue reading

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Me and my little Morsels…

Story and photos by Dr. Michael Lim The Travelling GourmetTM All rights reserved MOUTHWATERING, massive, moist, marvellous…dried Turkish Figs are what I got at a shop in the Nisantasi district of intriguing ISTANBUL when I was there recently. I was staying … Continue reading

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Lovely La CUCINA!

Story & photos by Dr. Michael Lim The Travelling GourmetTM All rights reserved The indomitable Travelling Gourmet tastes the cuisine of one of Oxford’s best Italian restaurants… MANY Italian restaurants are to be found in Oxford, the city of mystical dreaming … Continue reading

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Wickedly Wonderful WARWICK CASTLE!

The indomitable & intrepid Travelling Gourmet visits an ancient Castle steeped in history and devilish tales… Story & photos by Dr. Michael Lim the Travelling Gourmet All rights reserved All food photos are of REAL food with NO special effects or … Continue reading

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Breathtaking Blenheim Palace! * The Travelling Gourmet’s SPECIAL FEATURE

On a gastronomic safari in the United Kingdom, the intrepid and indomitable Travelling Gourmet TM explores Blenheim Palace where Sir Winston Churchill was born… Story & photos by Dr. Michael Lim The Travelling GourmetTM All rights reserved Food photos are … Continue reading

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