Nasi Lemak is Malaysia’s national dish. It is also a popular breakfast dish widely eaten in Singapore and Southern Thailand. It comprises of thick creamy coconut rice, occasionally cooked with pandan leaves for extra aroma, accompanied by fried anchovies, chilli sambal paste, boiled eggs … Continue reading
Mar 13 2013
Peruvian Pisco Sour Cocktail Recipe
The Pisco Sour is proclaimed as the national cocktail of both Chile and Peru. This smooth and frothy beverage is made with the grape brandy known as Pisco, egg whites and fresh limes for a tangy twist. There are slight variations to the recipe … Continue reading
Feb 26 2013
Vietnamese Bun Ca Recipe
Synonymous with the hustle and bustle of Hanoi, this dish is a must for any visit to the North of Vietnam. There is no need for menu’s as roadside stalls in Hanoi create one dish only, reefing their technique often over generations. The result … Continue reading
Feb 15 2013
Take a bite-size break in Thailand
Thai cuisine is known for its strong, tangy flavours – combining sweet, savoury, sour and spicy to form some of the most mouth-watering dishes in the world. Food is a huge part of Thai culture, where families eat together and share their plates, allowing … Continue reading
Feb 15 2013
Guide to the Mistura Food Festival in Peru
Mistura (Spanish for ‘mixture’) is one of the largest food festivals in Latin America. It brings together many of the finest chefs, farmers, food sellers and food processing companies to showcase Peru’s best cuisines. It comes as no surprise that Peruvian cuisine is recognised … Continue reading
Dec 11 2012
10 Types of Travellers You’re Likely to Encounter
Travelling abroad is an exciting experience. There are places to see, monuments to marvel at and a motley crew of interesting people to meet. Each and every experience differs from the next, but you’re bound to come across at least a few of these … Continue reading
Aug 24 2012
Top 5 cities in the world for ice-cream
Sorbet, gelati, ice-cream… if it’s sweet and its frozen, we’re all over it. We’ve travelled the globe with an eye out for frozen delights and no price is too high for a cup of the quality stuff. Here’s our list of the top five … Continue reading
Aug 22 2012
Flavours of the World: Malaysian Laksa
This is a really easy recipe for Laksa, and making the paste makes so much difference to the end result – enjoy! Spice Paste 5 shallots, chopped 7 cloves garlic, chopped Thumb size piece ginger, peeled and chopped 2 fresh red chillies 2 lemon … Continue reading
Jul 31 2012
Flavours of the Word: Cuban Mojitos
The middle of winter always seems to be the best time for a bit of escapism. So mix up a couple of these beautiful Cuban Mojitos, turn up the heating, slap on some shades and picture yourself relaxing by a perfect white sandy beach … Continue reading
Jun 27 2012
Vietnamese rice paper rolls
The perfect way to serve Rice Paper Rolls is to put all the ingredients in the middle of the table and for everyone to make their own. A really nice interactive meal where everyone can choose their own favourite ingredients, just like in Vietnam. … Continue reading
