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Naoshima

A family travel letter - to the family

Firstly, the journey. Thank you for using the train even though it was harder work and slower. Switching from car to train changed the way we were travelling together. The atmosphere became more relaxed, with small talk and food sharing. While waiting for the next train, we would play together in interesting spaces. Suddenly, we could enjoy the journey, not just the destination. Harder work, more memories.

Naoshima is an island known for museums and art projects. We went to see several of them... More

For Rashpal - in memoriam

I remember Rashpal's kind thoughtfulness and VERY generous smile.

I remember early EDge rehearsals, watching parts of Wayne McGregor's choreography "Phase Space" transferring itself from a person in a video onto Rashpal's very different body. Rashpal had a big solo in that piece, and the movement came across with a beautifully effortless sincerity. I probably never expressed my admiration for the work you were doing, assuming you knew its quality - and all of a sudden, you left the group. I never saw you struggle, Rashpal - thi... More

Grandmother's birthday menu

Cooking in somebody else's kitchen can be scary. You have no idea what ingredients are available and where tools are - it's a good lesson in how much you know without being aware of it when in your own kitchen. However, Martin and Tali had a stack of superb ingredients and usable tools to when we took on the task of preparing the dinner for my grandmother's 83rd birthday there was no reason to panick.

Chicken fillets were turned in melted butter with plenty of tarragon and a few drops of balsamico vinegar. Then we half-wrapped them in thin slice... More

Website on children and advertising

If you found my thoughts regarding views on advertising directed at children in Norway and Japan interesting, you will most likely also be interested in the kids and advertising which contains articles and in-depth information.

Sunday menu

Today's menu: cod in basil and nettle sauce, baked potato boats with herbs, caramelised vegetables with lime and grated carrot with grapes.

Dessert: homemade sorbet with strawberry, banana, melon and mango.

I cut the potatos in 8 and scattered the pieces on a baking tray with some oil. While I used thyme, oregano and dillweed almost any herb will be delicious with baked potato. Make sure the pieces are moved/turned some time while being baked - perhaps add some butter and more herbs while at it.

The main course was based on a recipe from the food magazi... More