Discovering the food of Colombia

So today I'm off to the Colombian Embassy for lunch. The embassy is in one of the most beautiful parts of London - Chester Square in Belgravia. So first, a bit of history. Chester Square is one of three garden squares built by the Grosvenor family when...

Recipe: Lamb and coconut curry

I've long been a huge fan of Kiwi chef Peter Gordon  and love his recipe book Everyday which I've cooked many dishes from. And the food in his restaurants never failed to surprise with his amazing fusion of ingredients creating wonderful...

Looking Great After A Long Haul Flight

We all love getting to exotic destinations at the end of a long haul flights but coping with the flight itself can be somewhat trying. Cabin crew are flying constantly and have picked up a few handy tips on how to cope with lack of sleep, long hours...

Jicama Chips – Chips de Jícama

Sometimes I find inspiration in the least expected places. Last weekend I went to a friend's party and before they served tacos, the snack table had one of my favorite type of veggie chips. Here in Mexico, you can only find them at Costco and they consist...

Happy Mother's Day Friends!

Happy Mother's Day friends ! In this post I'm including some Mother's Day Menu Ideas . You can find so much more recipes of desserts, appetizers, drinks, salads, etc… on my blog. Sadly to say, I don't have a mom to make any of this. I lost her at my...

Slow Cooker Beef Stew

Crock Pot Beef Stew This is just one of the many versions of a crock pot beef stew we prepare during the winter months. There are so many version of beef stew, it would take months to prepare them, create a meal around them and sit down to eat what is...

Chestnut & Butternut Squash Soup Recipe

This soup has an amazing taste and smooth texture. A word to the wise: be sure to make a slit in the chestnuts, otherwise you will have exploding chestnuts inside your oven. They can also explode after you remove them from the oven, unless you make the...