Fancy making a tasty soup that will remind you of Thailand? When I’m at home and not travelling, I try to cook up dishes from my travels or meals that remind me of places. It’s a great way to ‘experience travel’ without actually going anywhere. Perfect for times like these… This Thai soup recipe is […]
Do you ever pick up recipes on your travels to take home, with the intention of recreating a meal? When you can’t travel it’s great to get creative with recipes from your travels.
On a street corner amidst the crowds in Taipei, a couple of women fry up chou dou fu, creating a stench that can be smelt way before you see where it’s coming from. Better known as stinky tofu, this fermented tofu dish is certainly an acquired taste. Then there’s the cold chicken feet, double layered […]
I don’t really have a sweet tooth, but that doesn’t stop me being a chocolate fiend (especially if it’s in a cheesecake!). During a recent visit to Switzerland, I found the chocolate overwhelming, in every aspect. There are so many choices and ways to experience Swiss chocolate it seems. You can even create your own.
Penang, Malaysia, has some amazing food. Which sounds great in theory, but it can be a little overwhelming for first timers or those with a delicate stomach. So where should you start? I’m a strong believer in giving everything a try, although I would probably draw the line at brains! Most of the food in […]
I was pleasantly surprised to find that the food in Albania is really very good. I think I just assumed it would be like other Balkan countries and very meat orientated. The variety of dishes and abundance of fresh produce meant plenty of opportunities to try something different at every meal. Albanian food is quite […]