Pacific Islands

OK, so here we finally are, at the last post of the Fiji Friday series. My first meal in Fiji was actually at The Fiji Orchid but I've saved the best for last ;) While five star resorts are undeniably... Continue reading Fiji Friday: The Fiji Orchid »

Welcome back to Fiji Friday! This week, I'm taking you with me on my day out with Fiji-based Australian chef, Lance Seeto. We'll start with a visit to Nadi Municipal Market, followed by a stop over at a local Fijian's... Continue reading Fiji Friday: Tour of Nadi Municipal Market and up close & personal with Fijian Food Safari's Lance Seeto »

I've mentioned before that I love breakfast buffets... So you'll be pleased to know that the one at Radisson Blu Resort, where I stayed for the duration of the South Pacific Food & Wine Festival, did not disappoint! Blu Restaurant... Continue reading Fiji Friday: Breakfast buffet at Radisson Blu Resort, Denarau Island »

One of the most hyped dinners at the South Pacific Food & Wine Festival were the degustations by Robert Oliver. As mentioned in my April newsletter, Robert Oliver's cookbook, Me'a Kai features the cuisine of six South Pacific island nations,... Continue reading Fiji Friday: South Pacific Food & Wine Festival Dinner with Robert Oliver »

Flying Fish in Fiji has always been one of those dream destinations I'd drift off fantasizing about. I'd close my eyes and would wander into the sparkling sea; I'd imagine myself eating the most luxurious seafood feast... and sometimes, I'd... Continue reading Fiji Friday: Peter Kuruvita and Flying Fish Restaurant at Sheraton »

The glamour of Fiji's restaurant scene is located within its hotels and resorts. Because of the enormous difference between local wages and the prices that these hotels and resorts charge, it's something that most locals would never dream about experiencing.... Continue reading Fiji Friday: South Pacific Food & Wine Festival Dinner with Ben O'Donoghue »

There's no escaping the Manu Feildel madness even if you're as far away as Fiji. Food lovers, women and kids everywhere have fallen for this charming chef. I was lucky enough to have him (almost) all to myself for a... Continue reading Fiji Friday: South Pacific Food & Wine Festival Dinner with Manu Feildel »

Fresh and tanned from my recent visit to Fiji for the inaugural South Pacific Food & Wine festival, I thought I'd share some of the highlights of this trip before delving into each event in detail in later blog posts...... Continue reading South Pacific Food and Wine Festival at a glance »

Upon returning from my first cruise experience late last year, I had no idea that my next cruise would be so soon. I was a little bit scarred from the rough seas I experienced on the last few days, but... Continue reading Salt grill and other feasts onboard P&O Pacific Pearl »

Onboard the P&O Pacific Sun, I spent the remaining week and a bit of last year relaxing around the tropical lushness of the Pacific Islands. I thought I'd better get these happy snaps up just as we hit the second... Continue reading My Christmas cruise to the Pacific Islands »