We along with most of Europe are in total lockdown now. People are allowed out of the house only to go for a 1 hour walk (all other exercise is banned) or for essential food shopping. A walk has to be within 1km of the house and no more that 100m up or down! We …
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The classic sable biscuit has the perfect balance between crumbly and crisp* and is super versatile in terms of what you can add to make all your favourite flavours. They are great with a cuppa or equally good on the side of a dessert like a Panna Cotta. We also use these as the base …
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The search for the best Pasteis de Nata in Portugal…. My first experience of the egg tart was in the UK as a kid, in those old fashioned bakeries that all towns had before the supermarkets came along. It wasn’t my choice of cake (is it for any kid?!) but I remember my mum eating …
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Where is Arles? Arles (don’t pronounce the ‘s’) is in the heart of Provence on the Rhone River. It has an inspiring history – a Roman provincial town with a Roman Arena and Amphitheatre in great condition and still in use (the former unfortunately for bullfighting…) and the home of Vincent Van Gogh during a …
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Where is Marseille? Marseille is the 2nd largest city in France, situated on the south coast right on the beautiful Mediterranean Sea. This port city dates back to its founding by the Greeks in 600BC and has been a important trade and immigration post for centuries. It is pretty much the polar opposite to Paris …
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Where is Cassis? Cassis (don’t pronounce the ‘S’) is a pretty seaside town on the French Riviera but a world away from the likes of St Tropez and Cannes. The surrounding hills covered by the vineyards of the AOP Cassis have protected the town from over development and the small streets are packed with restaurants, …
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Where is Turin? Turin is the capital city of Piedmont and the home of the largest food market in Europe. Most think it is an industrial city with a car factory not worthy of attention but for us, it is the Forgotten Italian City. It is a culture and foodie heaven, packed with things to do …
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Where is Porto? Porto is the 2nd largest city of Portugal, nestled on the Atlantic coastline north of Lisbon. With its centre being a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the pretty Douro River running through it, Porto is a super attractive city to explore and small enough to get every where by foot. It also …
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This is a super easy mid week supper. You can prepare the marinade in the morning so it is ready to pop in the oven when you get home in the evening. There are a couple of specialist ingredients for this dish – the kecap manis and the the sambal olek. They can be both …
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Where is Lisbon? The vibrant capital city of Portugal is spread over 7 hills and surrounded by the sea. With the Celtics, Romans and Moors all taking their turn in this city, followed by the great sea expeditions to the new world, monarchy and Napoleon, it has an interesting heritage. Lisbon and Porto are two …
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