Spicy chicken ‘pepe’ soup recipe from West Africa
This traditional spicy chicken soup from The Gambia, a small country in West Africa, is known as a cure-all and, amongst other things, is said to cure the common cold. The Gambians like their food...
View ArticleEasy octopus salad recipe from the island of Rodrigues
In a remote corner of the Indian Ocean, the little island of Rodrigues lies in a shallow lagoon created by the coral reef that completely surrounds it. Seafood is plentiful, including Octopus cyanea,...
View ArticleSpicy coleslaw from Mauritius
Sunshine on a plate cookbook review plus a deliciously simple spicy coleslaw recipe from Mauritius by former masterChef winner, Shelina Permallo. The post Spicy coleslaw from Mauritius appeared first...
View ArticleBaobab smoothie recipe
While on my travels in The Gambia and Senegal I have 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 I...
View ArticleA 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....
View ArticleAutumn 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...
View ArticleHow to make the perfect Christmas pudding
Christmas pudding traditions date back over one hundred years at the medieval hotel, The Spread Eagle in Midhurst, West Sussex. I recently spent a fabulous day there learning how to make the perfect...
View ArticlePorto tónico | How to make the perfect white port cocktail
A refreshing alternative to G&T, Porto tónico, or P&T, is made with white port. Here's my recipe for this fabulous cocktail that's perfect for a summer's day, or any day for that matter. The...
View ArticleHendrick’s Cucumber and Black Pepper Gin Cocktail at the Goodwood Hotel
Perfect for a chilly evening or a hot summer's day, here's a simple recipe for a Hendrick's Cucumber and Black Pepper gin cocktail, from The Goodwood Hotel The post Hendrick’s Cucumber and Black Pepper...
View ArticleLemon Spaghetti Recipe | A taste of the Amalfi coast with Travelsphere
Lotte Duncan, from the BBC Good Food Show, discovers the Amalfi coast and a deliciously simple pasta dish, Amalfi lemon spaghetti. The post Lemon Spaghetti Recipe | A taste of the Amalfi coast with...
View ArticleZuppa Gallurese recipe, hearty comfort food from Sardinia
I first tried Zuppa Gallurese during a traditional Sardinian feast at an agriturismo in the north-east of the island. This tasty and filling comfort food recipe is perfect for a chilly evening and it's...
View ArticleHot chocolate around the world | Best hot chocolate recipe
Join me on my search to find the best hot chocolate in the world, try my favourite recipe and celebrate National Hot Chocolate Day. The post Hot chocolate around the world | Best hot chocolate recipe...
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