See the World Differently
Hosting a sushi party may seem like a daunting prospect but it’s actually surprisingly easy. Learning how to make temakizushi, hand-rolled sushi, was probably the most useful thing we took away from several years living in Japan. It takes minimal effort and the results are delicious. The Japanese concept of a party is distinctly different […]
“Um, what? Where?” was my response the first time I heard about Tayto Castle. Despite being one of the UK’s largest crisp manufacturers, I’d never even heard of Tayto, let alone their castle. I was assured this was a highlight of Northern Ireland, right up there with the Giant’s Causeway. It was only when we […]
Strips of squid blister and curl on the hot plate while tightly packed skewers of chicken sizzle and spit over an open flame. Hungry patrons hunch over piping hot noodle soup, served in disposable bowls. With a blur of chopsticks, they inhale the noodles noisily. Nearby, freshly grilled fish-shaped cakes are nibbled with care lest […]
Like all of the greatest discoveries, Bakewell’s famous pastry was created by accident. A hapless cook was tasked with baking a strawberry tart for visiting noblemen but bungled the recipe. The resulting concoction was a resounding success however and Bakewell pudding was born. More recently, Bakewell Tart has stolen the limelight as the king of […]
There are few things better than a steaming cup of Gluhwein to warm your hands and heart on a cold day. It’s one of the reasons we love to walk around a Christmas market and soak up the festive cheer. Originally a German tradition, Christmas markets have now spread across Europe. We ventured to Manchester […]
With fresh, flavoursome food, there’s always something interesting to eat in Bali. A blend of Chinese and Indian influences gives the fare of this corner of Indonesia a unique style. Balinese food is often lightly spiced and enhanced with peanuts or coconut. Here is our guide to the dishes most commonly appearing on menus in […]
Splashing across the wet concrete at Khlong Toei Market, we regretted our choice of sandals and wondered if wellies would have been more sensible. We stopped suddenly as another stall holder sloshed a bowl of fetid water across our path. Browsing the seafood section, we passed piles of whole prawns and live crabs with their […]
A sharp twist was enough to crack the hardened carapace of the fried crab. It also bent the tines of the fork. When we saw the size of the finger bowl we knew this would be a hands on meal and any illusions of delicate dining were soon forgotten. Without crab crackers, the creative use […]
With its keen nose, the luwak sniffed the plant, carefully selecting the finest coffee cherries for consumption. Over the next 24 hours, the digestive enzymes worked on the cherries and when nature finally took its course, a keen eyed farmer was on hand to scoop up the little brown treasures the luwak left behind. After […]