Herbs make all the difference, they are a simple way to add flavour to dishes and enhance the taste of other ingredients. Dried herbs are perfect to use all year round – the must-have store-cupboard ingredient, ensuring a world of choice when you’re cooking. And they also have a wide range of medicinal benefits which is a bonus! Taste […]
Last year I visited Greece for the first time (I know, very remiss of me!) and fell totally in love with everything Greek. The magical light, the dazzling blue-and-whiteness, the welcoming people, the breathtaking scenery and the delicious food. And that’s just to get started. Travel certainly increases my thirst for knowledge, instead of answering my questions […]
Lately I’ve been learning all about Vietnamese food and have totally fallen in love with it. The fresh flavours, abundance of herbs and variety of sauces all make for fabulous dishes. So when I was invited to School of Wok for an afternoon of Vietnamese cooking, I couldn’t resist. Even better – it’s in Covent Garden, so […]
I love cooking! The whole process. From pondering dishes on the bus home from work and contemplating over recipe books to the shopping for ingredients (yes, I love supermarkets); to the preparation, cooking and serving. But let’s just say even I don’t always have the time or energy to make all those decisions, assemble all those […]
Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer. How’s that for a profound statement? I love travelling! Visting new places, meeting new people, tasting new flavours. It increases my hunger to know more, see more and go more places. I’m fortunate enough travel a fair bit (not nearly enough, obviously) and I’m sure […]
I do love food markets…and boy did I have a treat in store in Palma. The Olivar covered market is in a class of its own! So many stunning ingredients, so inspiring and a real taste treat, too. First stop, the oyster bar for a glass of cava and some oysters to get the day […]