The Food and Cooking of Japan and Korea by Emi Kazuko – review
A few years ago our culinary ethnic horizons extended to a Friday night curry and perhaps the occasional Chinese dinner of sweet and sour pork....
Okinawa and Awamori – the spirit of the islands – travel review
Awamori is the celebrated spirit originating in and unique to the Ryukyu Islands (Nansei Islands in Japanese) of Okinawa. It is made from long-grain Thai...
Tangy Grilled Pork Chops with Pears and Blue Cheese
From Whole Foods Market Serves 2 We’re proud of the hard work we’ve done to continually raise our standards for raising farm animals. For...
Spaghetti alla Carbonara
From BBC Food Try Rick Stein’s recipe for a classic, creamy carbonara. Ingredients 400g/14oz dried spaghetti 175g/6¼oz piece smoked pancetta, rind removed 2 tbsp...
Quiche Lorraine
From BBC Food Recipes for quiche don’t have to be daunting – just take the time to make homemade pastry for a crispy slice...
Mexican-style pork with chilli, kidney beans and tomatoes
From Sainsbury’s Serves: 4 Preparation time: 10 Minutes Cooking time: 30 Minutes Ingredients 2 tablespoons organic sunflower oil 1 organic onion, chopped 3 cloves...
Irish Cheddar Potato Bites
From Whole Foods Market Serves 8 This occasion-worthy side dish serves as an appetizer for parties, too. If you’re serving a spiral-sliced ham as...
Darbaar by Abdul Yaseen, Broadgate – restaurant review
Here is a man to follow and a restaurant to watch. This new venture, Darbaar with Abdul Yaseen at the helm, has pedigree and polish...
Hearty Lentil and Sausage Soup
From Whole Foods Market Serves 6 This robust one-pot dinner packs in lentils, sausage and plenty of vegetables, including mushrooms, spinach, onions and garlic....
Langkawi – more than beaches – travel review
This tropical gem has a deserved reputation for iconic, palm-fringed beaches, dazzling white sand and sea warm enough to call a bath. Langkawi is an...
Sake in situ – the overlooked tourist attraction in Japan – travel review
A dream came true for me recently and it was courtesy of the Japanese Ministry of Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF). That might sound unlikely when...
Clementine and Ginger Gammon
From Sainsbury’s Roasted gammon with a zesty glaze, a delicious twist on a traditional Christmas dish Preparation time: 10 Minutes Cooking time: see...
Barbecue Ribs
From BBC Food A few secret ingredients in the homemade barbecue sauce make these tender and juicy spare ribs finger lickin’ good. Ingredients...
Bacon, Cranberry and Mushroom Rice Stuffing
From Whole Foods Market Serves 8 This delicious alternative to bread-based stuffing is made with an aromatic rice medley and is flavored with bacon,...
Spicy Lamb Burgers with Coriander, Tomato and Yoghurt relish
From BBC Food These tasty burgers with a quick tomato relish are perfect for the barbecue, serve with pittas or burger buns. Ingredients For...
Shepherd’s Pie
From BBC Food Make this simple supper of a wintry evening, sprinkling over a little grated cheese before cooking for good measure. Ingredients...
The Danna – beachside luxury – Langkawi Malaysia – hotel review
Langkawi, or to give its official title, Langkawi the Jewel of Kedah – in Malay Langkawi Permata Kedah – Is a tropical paradise. Its beaches...
The Strand Dining Rooms, Trafalgar Square – restaurant review
Located on Trafalgar Square in the centre of London, The Strand Dining Rooms offer all-day dining in smart and inviting fashion. The dining rooms are...
Rajasthan – Lonely Planet – travel review
This might be your first big trip and the success of that adventure might well lay in preparation and planning. You’ll want to be informed...
Scotch Broth
From BBC Food This cheap and cheerful soup is perfect for the slow cooker – simply tip in all the ingredients and cook on...