The Hidden Roof Tops of Brussels
Depending on which part of Brussels you work in, the lunch options can vary tremendously. The vast majority of them are quite good but trying to find a great view while you eat is not easy in the Belgian capital.
Relaxed Dining at a Bargain – Warsaw
In Warsaw, everything is relaxed. Rebuilt after the War, the city gleams with a shine that comes from being polished to within an inch of its life. The carefully maintained buildings ooze centuries of life, hiding the fact they were rebuilt in 1945.
Kussmaul – The Smile Factory of Indulgent Desserts
Foodies know that travelling can help you experiment. It’s not just about tasting local cuisine – which can be good or bad – but seeing what locals eat when they go out. Often, what is new or trendy is what is interesting, so why not see what they’re on about?
Split Pea and Mint Dip
Sometimes you don’t need to whip up something exotic or lengthy to have an incredible entrée for your next dinner party. Something simple, like this recipe for Split Pea and Mint dip can be just perfect.
The Borg Punch
While preparing for a recent party, I discovered that I lacked one crucial ingredient to make a punch. It didn’t take me long to realise that I could improvise with the use of one crucial Maltese ingredient.
Anti-Mafia dining in Rome
There are many considerations that come to mind when choosing a restaurant – location, style, quality, parking maybe – but I’ve never found myself in a situation where I said to myself, “I wonder which places stand up to the mafia” It is what initially attracted me to Antica Focacceria San Francesco in Rome though. This is
The Cosmopolitan Cocktail
Despite what is often called ‘the roaring success’ of the Cosmopolitan cocktail after it was heavily featured in the Sex and the City series, I am surprised to see how many of my female friends have not tried it themselves.
Artichokes with Peppers and Olives
On continental Europe, the weather is chilling down and everyone is preparing for the impending winter season. Given the change, why not travel to the Mediterranean with a Marinated Artichoke with Peppers and Olive Salad?
Dolce Havana Cocktail
Travel with me to the sunny Caribbean island of Cuba – where the times are a-changing, even though it looks like the 1960s – with this recipe for a summery cocktail called Dolce Havana.
A Crystal Night
One juggling act travellers face is simple – when choosing a restaurant do you go for something close to the reassuring familiarity of the tourist centre or do you opt for the off-the-beaten-path recommendation? In Prague, the two are not mutually exclusive.