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Brexit….. a cereal you eat when you are constipated or a reveller who decides to leave the party early, but first pees all over the furniture and then argues about who shall pay the damage? How should we, on our small island in Spain be preparing for an inevitable and …

Feeling run down? Want to keep you and your family healthy so that you feel good this winter and make it through winter unscathed? This is how we approached parents in February and invited them all to come together over a cup of herbal tea and some oil infused snacks at …

To bin or not to bin? That is the question Andrew Azzopardi, General Manager No12 Fine Wines and Provisions (www.no12wines.com) Last week I received a question on how to tell whether some particular wines on board are still drinkable or should be thrown away. It’s not the first time I’ve …

Several years ago Jason Swales embarked on a journey more and more of us are undertaking every year with self realization and increased awareness that life can be so much better when we listen to our body and consume foods that are good for us. After being diagnosed with gluten …

Just as in everyday onshore life, people onboard yachts tend to spend around a third of their time asleep. Or trying to sleep… Because studies show that, unlike in their land-based accommodation, owners and their reps tend to focus less on the quality of the onboard sleeping experience for themselves, …

Let’s be honest, we chefs seem to love a cool gadget more than most people. As soon as we see something new or different, we just can’t wait to start experimenting with it and then off course, reaping the pleasure of showing off our new toy to everyone and telling …

A simple roast chicken is just about my all-time favourite dish. With just a little love and effort it can also be a true revelation. The first step is to find a free-range chicken. I know they are much more expensive than most of the white, flabby chickens you find …

Traditionally January is the month we mourn the loss of our waist, the health of our liver and swear off the booze for four very long weeks. What a bloody depressing way start to 2019. Not so for our Spanish amigos who have been embracing the festive season since the …

When did you join the Royal Navy? I was a boy entrant into HMS Ganges when I was 15 years old. Can you tell me about your Navy career – highlights, low points? The high points were lots of travel, many Atlantic crossings, and lots of sea time. Admittedly my …

Reflexology This month my new life and new journey took me down a path I have been wanting to venture for some time and I was able to experience reflexology for the first time. I found it immensely interesting, even fascinating and satisfyingly accurate about my own health issues. The …