musings of a traveller and food lover

The British Pub Culture

The landlord recommends: YOUNG’S SPECIAL PREMIUM ALESmooth, tawny bitter with sweet malty citrus notes and a dry after tastefrom this Wandsworth-based brewery. ABV: 4.6%, That’s was on ...

Preparing Lunch- Lombok, Indonesia

I asked our driver to take us to any village in Lombok where I can see the village life. A village where no tourist go. I had my 300mm zoom and this lady didn’t even notice me. Think ...

Káseschitten , A Swiss Classic

Káseschitten is listed as one of the Swiss national dish, of course tourist only dream of fondue and raclette, but I have discovered more than that and the real Swiss love affair of cheese. ...

And in the Gaelic world…

Croque monsieur (kROHK muhs-YOOR)If you are in France and on a tight budget, and has gotten bored of baguette and paninis, try the Croque monsieur. As I mentioned earlier that we had a Swiss ...

ORGANICK, LISS, HAMPSHIRE, UK

Just a thought… I must have been a cook in my past life, a passionate amateur photographer of my present, I wish my after life I will reincarnate as food photographer and food critic. ...

Food Lovers Companion

Food Lovers CompanionBy: Sharon Tyler HerbstThis book has been listed by Food and Wine as bestseller. I have been carrying mine everywhere, as it an ultimate kitchen ,cooking, dining even ...

A Bird’s Eye View Monaco

Food and travel for me is a synonym. As were driving from the South of England towards York, my husband and I were talking what would be the dream meal for that day. I said roast lamb and ...

Monaco Casino Gardens and Terraces

Casino Gardens and Terraces lace du CasinoOpposite the casino are magnificent flowerbeds and carefully tended lawns interspersed with ponds in which reeds and water lilies grow. The gardens ...

Bricket Wood, Hertfordshire UK

Bricket Wood Village, I saw this blacksmith doing the shoehorses, instead of the owners hauling their horses he does the round. Being back in UK I have been craving for a traditional British ...

Spring has sprung.. almost in UK

Snowdrop plant looks like three drops of milk hanging from a stem. And when spring springs on the air the countryside here in UK is blanketed with these beautiful flowers. A walk in the wood ...

Greek Food to UK

Kafe Snack Bar ala Greek & OuzeriOff to UK and as usual my bag is full of the following:1) Feta Cheese2)Mizithra Cheese – a Greek cheese made with the whey from Feta and ...