Yasmin Gilanni moved from a two bedroom flat to a large house in the summer of 2005.  For four years she has been landlady to students from all over the world.

"...Food is the pivotal factor, it helps break the ice and around the kitchen table is where the most meaningful and engaging conversations have taken place..."

Read the first episode of A Landlady's Diary

The second episode of A Landlady's diary:

Henry, a carnivore from Colombia...

Is wine made for tasting or drinking?

Would you want to drink more than a glass?

This was a discussion I had with Tim Johnston at the infamous Juveniles Wine Bar in Paris, which has an excellent wine list that is based on the premise that you would like to order another glass!

He is obviously of the opinion that an extra glass is good for business and buys wine accordingly, yet still interestingly!

Richard Craig on Californian Chardonnay...

The third episode of  Yasmin Gilanni's

A Landlady's diary:

Yozo, a football fanatic from Japan...

If you've missed Parts 1 and 2 you'll find them in READ

Katya, a size 0 from Moscow, is the subject of Yasmin Gilanni's observations in the latest episode of

A Landlady's diary

Earlier entries featuring Henry, a carnivore from Colombia and Yozo, a football fanatic from Japan can be found in READ

Richard Craig on misleading wine label terminology.

Vielles Vignes, Reserve Wine, Cuvée.  Do they have any real meaning?