In Spanish ham wrapped panfried Turbot with a cold rocket potato puree and a lemon & Parmesan mayo.....one of my own recipes.

Nice as summer lunch!

Bouillabaisse recipe - A Provencal fishsoup

1 onion, chopped 3 stalks celery & leaves chopped 2 cloves garlic sliced 1/2 cup virgin olive oil 2 cups clam juice 1/4 cup parsley, chopped 3 large tomatoes, diced 2 teaspoons of salt 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme 1 tablespoon paprika 1/2 cup dry white wine & a splash of Pastis or Ricard 1 pinch of saffron 1 dash hot pepper sauce 3 pounds mixed fresh fish 1 pound lobster/tails (optional) 1 pound crabmeat (optional) 1 pound Shrimp shelled 2 dozen clams, mussels or scallops Put all ingredients, except seafood, in a pot. Cover and cook for 2 hours. Add seafood. Cover and bring to the boil again, then cook for 8 minutes. Serve in heated large bowls garnished with fresh parsley with crusty bread on the side. Bon appetit....!

Hotel Costes Paris

Hotel Costes in Paris is one of my favourites.....located on Rue Saint-Honore, it's a great place to have a light lunch or a cocktail. Entering the hotel feels like slipping in a hot bath.

Try their club sandwich and enjoy its relaxing sound! 

www.hotelcostes.com

Nougat from Brussels

Naturally the southern French city of Montelimar serves the best Nougat in the world....but, as seen here, in the city of Brussels it looks and tastes quite as nice.

Millinger Theetuin

The "Millinger Theetuin" is a great place to have lunch or a cup of tea.

Located in the heart of The Millingerwaard, near Nijmegen, it serves fresh fruits, applepie and several sandwiches.

The lush garden has a tropical setting with an Asian and Middle Eastern vibe...

www.millingertheetuin.nl

Fishing in Tokyo...

Quite easy at the Tsukiji fishmarket.