LIFESTYLE

According to tradition, Napoleon demanded a quick meal after the Battle of Marengo and his chef was forced to work with the meager results of a forage: a chicken (and some eggs), tomatoes, onions, garlic,herbs, olive oil and crayfish.

We finally got to meet in a small intimate restaurant in downtown Mill Valley, California. After many exchanges over the Internet, the blind date was happening. "Split the bill" featured early on as the lady positioned herself as strong and in control. Small talk through the appetiser and all was going well. Then the main course arrived. One bite in and then my partner came out with the killer, "What is your net worth? If it's less then mine there is no point in meeting again." Well I say, that was a totally unexpected curve ball which sent me to the restroom and thence out the back door and away leaving my date to take care of the bill.

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L’Occitane has recently launched a new range of cosmetics for men, Verdon, inspired by the Verdon Gorge in the south of France. Verdon will be available at all L’Occitane booths throughout Thailand in July. In Pattaya, L’Occitane is sold on the first floor of Central Festival Pattaya Beach.