The Foody Traveller
Using edible flowers as garnishes has become more and more popular of late. Over the years I have tried crystallising rose petals and primroses, and our summer ice cubes frequently have a gloriously blue borage flower entombed in them to chill and decorate a gin and tonic. But reading Frances Bissell’s fascinating and comprehensive book […]
Any book by Elisabeth Luard is a joy to read and The Flavours of Andalucia is no exception. This atmospheric book covers the eight provinces of Andalucia from its coast to its plains and its hills, not forgetting the towns and villages. Greens, acorns, duck and more The many recipes in the book are each […]
Like most families no doubt we have cookery bibles. Those much loved cookery books splodged with grease and stains which are turned to for checking basic methods as well as for recipes time after time. We can see David Rocco’s book Dolce Famiglia turning into our bible of Italian cooking. We have read it from […]
Having lived in London for years we used to know the city pretty well. However, since dipping in and out of Rachel Felder’s splendid book ‘Insider London’ we realise that we are sadly out of touch with what is going on in this vibrant, exciting city. Following a short Introduction ‘Insider London’ is divided into […]
We have to confess to only having visited New York twice, and – an even bigger confession – we’ve not yet made it to Brooklyn.
Jet2holidays offer holidaymakers an exciting choice of 58 sun, ski and city destinations; many of the destinations offering unusual regional foody treats. Our thanks go to Jet2holidays for coming up with a selection of some of the special local fare recommendations that you could well spot on a menu. Canary Islands Begin your culinary journey […]