Chocolates, gin and seaweed on a fabulous Belfast Food Tour
Seaweed, green tea and treacle bread; chocolate, cider and gin – what more could you want? I tasted all of these and more on a glorious Belfast Food Tour.
Where and What to Eat and Drink in Aruba
The food in Aruba caught me a little by surprise. It wasn’t simply good, it was superb, with a wide range of cultural influences. I was lucky enough to be there in October when the island celebrates ‘Eat Local Aruba Restaurant Month’ and many places...
The Sunshine Coast of Canada Road Trip
Two women, one motorhome, and the open road – what could possibly go wrong?
Three wonderful reasons to visit Vancouver, the gateway city to British Columbia
Beautiful green parks, wonderful wildlife on your doorstep, a fabulous food and drink scene, colourful markets – there are so many reasons to visit Vancouver. Having made a fleeting stop there last year, I had many reasons to return. Two things that I had not...
UNESCO highlights Bamberg walking tour (via its scrumptious smoked beer)
With over 2,000 buildings deemed worthy of UNESCO World Heritage status and my favourite beer in the world, join me on a stroll through the streets of Bamberg in Northern Franconia, Germany.
Where and What to Eat and Drink on St Kitts
The flavours of the Caribbean… coconut, spices, rum, sumptuous fresh fish and seafood… my guide to finding the best food and drink on St Kitts.
Summer cocktails from around the world
I love trying new things when I travel and that applies to drinks as much as to food. I’ve been discovering new cocktails around the world for many years. To help get us all into the spirit of summer (even if the weather here in England isn’t always...
Where and what to eat and drink in Menorca
My guide to finding the best food and drink in Menorca from the freshest seafood and delicious cheeses to the finest wine and traditionally produced gin.
As dusk falls over Cisternino
I’ve explored many of Puglia’s lovely white-washed towns and villages but the one that had the most impact on me was Cisternino in the Vale D’Itria, Puglia in the south-east of Italy.
The Best Things to See and Do, Eat and Drink in Belfast
From the magnificent Titanic Experience to fabulous traditional live music and some seriously good food, beer, whiskey and of course Guinness, there are plenty of reasons to visit Belfast, one of my favourite European cities.
Autumn Pumpkin Risotto Recipe from Gennaro Contaldo
One of my favourite cuisines to both cook and eat has to be Italian and I’ll take any chance I can get to learn from the experts. I recently picked up some great tips for cooking the perfect risotto from celebrity chef Gennaro Contaldo. Both his tips and his...
Celebrating the grape harvest at Locorotondo, Puglia
The squelch of grapes and squeals of joy met us in Locorotondo, Puglia, to celebrate the grape harvest in this lovely region of Italy.
A taste of Japan – an easy miso soup recipe
I love getting parcels through the post, whether it is something I’ve ordered, a product I’ve been asked to review or in this case a box of ingredients from Japan with the challenge to do some cooking. Inside I found all these goodies… Dashi stock...
Where and what to eat in Victoria, British Columbia
Giant waffles, served with bacon, berries and lashings of maple syrup. Just the thought of it now has me nearly dribbling over my laptop (sorry). Sadly I had food envy as my eggs faded in comparison to the delight on a plate that my fellow blogger was devouring. A week of eating like this though would really flummox my fight against the pounds. The food in Canada, however, was so very good throughout that the battle was lost before it had begun. And I indulged… a lot.
A taste of Sicily
From the sun dried tomatoes of Ispica to the chilli chocolate of Modica, I recently spent a fabulous week discovering new flavours and meeting the wonderful people behind a delicious assortment of food in Sicily.
My Favourite Things to Eat in Dubai
With around 200 nationalities living in Dubai it’s no surprise that the choice of things to eat here is diverse.
This exciting city, as I found out earlier in the year at the Emirate’s annual food festival, is fast becoming a popular gastronomic destination. There’s a plethora of first-rate restaurants, serving a huge range of cuisines and catering for every budget too; not every meal will leave you in your credit card’s bad books (although some most definitely will).
Having met with a number of chefs, talked to locals and visited a wide range of venues, here’s my guide to all my edible favourites in this exciting city.
Baobab smoothie recipe
While on my travels in The Gambia and Senegal I’ve often heard from the locals of the many uses and benefits of the fruit of the baobab tree, a vitamin, fibre, and antioxidant-rich superfood. Here’s my recipe for a delicious and nutritious baobab smoothie....
12 favourite food markets around the world
The smells, tastes, colours and sounds. I love visiting food markets, sampling new flavours and collecting never-before-seen ingredients. But I’ve only been to a very small fraction of the world’s wonderful markets. I’ve whole continents yet to...
From a tasty Syrian fattoush to a spicy Iranian mofatah
If like me you love trying new exotic cuisines and exciting food from around the world, you’ll love Refugee Action’s Big Night In on 2nd May.
Middle Eastern delights on a Food Tour in Dubai
The salty smell of fish fills my nostrils and the hubbub from the traders and buyers invade my ears. Outside the latest catch is being auctioned. It’s so fresh that the fish are still wriggling. Your senses come alive at Dubai’s fish market, the colourful...
