Food and Travel Blog
Las Islas Canarias, Spanish islands off the tip of Morocco, are a dream destination for us food-lovers and sun worshippers. Gran Canaria, the third largest of the islands, not only has a wonderful ring to its name but is also named after man’s best friend – the Dog. No wonder I love the place, though…
Paella is one of those simple one-pan dishes that looks impressive but is actually pretty easy to make (shhh don’t tell anyone). While you’ll usually see prawns or chicken in a paella, I decided to try something new and added oven-cooked Cod. This would work well with any white fish though so don’t worry if…
Continue reading ➞ Paella con bacalao y chorizo – The 6 step Cod and Chorizo Paella
Switzerland is largely viewed as a winter destination, with the crisp cold climate perfect for skiing and an après-ski hot chocolate made with silky melt-in-the-mouth chocolate. Or even a cheeky Glühwein. Now this isn’t a bad thing for skiing fanatics or those with a sweet tooth but it’s worth holidaying in (what I like to…
Now that you're all acquainted with my Oven Roasted Cod in Parma Ham recipe, here's a slight variation on it. I decided to be adventurous one evening and added it to a heartwarming veggie soup. Now you can get away with cooking this fish dish two nights in a row without being perceived as boring or lazy! Ingredients (for the…
Thank you Red Velvet Snow for this nomination! I’m really happy to take part in this and enjoyed reading your responses. Here are the rules: Thank and follow the blog that nominated you Tell us 11 facts about yourself Answer the questions that were set for you Nominate 11 bloggers and set questions for them…
I've decided to share with you one of my most cherished recipes. There's no going wrong with this one and it's perfect for Fish Friday. Even us meat lovers would be happy to be presented with this easy and super healthy meal. I've only put the ingredients for 2 people because it's me and my mum's…
Habanera is a lively tequila and taco bar in SheBu, the locals’ nickname for the up and coming Shepherds Bush. From its artistic murals to the exposed brick walls, Habanera seems like it's in the middle of the East End but thankfully, this gem is in the heart of West London. On the bustling Uxbridge…
Salmon is one of the tastiest fish on the market. There are so many different ways to approach this oily fish, from serving it as sashimi to wrapping it in puff pastry for an ‘en croûte’, but today I’ll be showing you how to oven bake some salmon fillets for a healthy night in. It’s a…
Continue reading ➞ Oven Baked Salmon with Roasted Vegetables
Did any of you watch the latest season of Celebrity MasterChef? If you didn’t get the chance, it’s worth catching the last two episodes on BBCiPlayer. I don’t usually watch the celebrity version but this season has been pretty inspiring, not to mention mouth-watering. They make it look so easy. You almost forget that such…
