There is absolutely nothing as good as a fresh batata vada for breakfast. Actually scratch that, I love them so much I'd take them fresh and hot or cold and decidedly old! When it comes to food I definitely lean towards my Indian side - I wake up wanting aloo parathas and hot masala chai and ...
Córdoba – The Heart of Al-Andalus
With summer coming up, I thought it would be an ideal time to write about my favourite city in Spain - Córdoba. Flower pots lining the walls and balconies are a common sight, especially on Calle de Los Flores Never-ending blue skies, horses and carriages, streets lined with frondy green trees, fairytale forts, golden sunshine, beautiful Arab ...
Nice Ice – Shaved Ice with Mango Purée, Mango Chunks & Condensed Milk
A little place called 'Nice Ice' just opened up in Greenwich a month ago and it's already attracting a lot of attention! I first tried mango shaved ice in a tiny little dessert place on the outskirts of KL with my local friends and I absolutely loved it, however I'd never dreamt that I'd be able ...
All Aboard the Big Red Pizza Bus!
On a rather deserted street in the neglected area south of the river known as Deptford lies a restaurant you absolutely must visit - the Big Red Pizza Bus! What started off as an abandoned bus on a scruffy plot of land has been transformed into a work of art and a place for people to ...
Goan Soul Food at Dos Santos
A trip to the far away borough of Croydon to be fed hot food brimming with exotic spices, to sip juice that whisks you off to a tropical land and to be serenaded by softly sung Swahili songs is an absolute must and is definitely good for the soul! I first heard of Dos Santos Foods when ...
The Fan Museum & Orangery
I am aware that lately I have started sounding like a Greenwich tourism spokesperson, but it can’t be helped; Greenwich really is one of the prettiest places in London with a seemingly inexhaustible number of delightful things to do. It has a stall at the food market with the best chocolates I've ever eaten, an ever-changing and ...
Verona – The City of Love
I thought it only appropriate this Valentine's Day to write a post about the most romantic city in the world: Verona. Verona is of course, famous as the home of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet and that, in itself, is reason enough to sweep your innamorata to this charming Italian city for a romantic break. The city ...
Poncho 8 – Take 2
After writing an article about how all the Mexican chains in London are identical and somewhat uninspired, I received an invitation from Poncho 8 (the only chain I wrote about that bothered with replying) to come to their new Paddington branch opening to try the new menu. I almost didn't go. I work pretty far away ...
Moroccan Chicken Tagine
Having been to Morocco so many times, I have a special place in my heart (and stomach) for good chicken tagine. I tried many different recipes until I finally perfected this one. Besseha! بالصحة Ingredients 2 large chicken breasts, chopped into large pieces 4 chicken thighs, bone in and skin on Olive oil 2 shallots, peeled and sliced into thin ...
Malaysia – the Flower of Southeast Asia
Malaysia - the bunga raya or grand flower of Southeast Asia. You can't help but be entranced by its vibrant colours and sheer beauty. An old photo of Malacca - hasn't changed much actually! I will eventually write more detailed posts about the places I visited - KL, Georgetown, Malacca and Penang. But first I wanted ...
