Malaysia’s slogan, ‘Malaysia, Truly Asia, ‘ embraces its exciting myriad of cultures. The government created the tagline to attract tourists. Malaysia is incredibly diverse and the only Asian country with Asia’s three primary races, Malay, Chinese, and Indian. They also have a medley of other ethnic groups. The exciting diversity and influences from neighbouring countries … Read more
Founded in 1143, Portugal is one of the oldest countries in Europe. During this period, the Portuguese were intrepid seafarers navigating the coasts of Africa, Asia, the Americas, and Europe. Along the way, they traded food products and received influences from different cultures. A Little Portugal in South London sprang up in the 1960s and … Read more
Lobster, regularly referred to as the King of Seafood. It is a delicacy with a light, sweet taste and tender, juicy meat. The best lobsters come from Maine and Canada’s icy cold Atlantic waters. Lobster has not always been the luxury it is today. Lobsters were plentiful before the 19th century. Netted and hand-caught in … Read more
Sweet, salty, and sour describe Filipino food. The combination brings an exciting explosion of flavour to the kitchen. A former colony of Spain, recipes have a heavy Spanish influence. The Spanish name went to one of the Philippines’ traditional dishes, Lechon, a slow-roasted suckling pig. Other inspirations have come from China and Malaysia. In the … Read more
Japanese cuisine is world-renowned for its freshness, mouth-watering flavours, exotic ingredients, and elegant presentation. Teppanyaki is an iconic method of Japanese cooking. Break the word down, and you have Teppan, which refers to the large metal hotplate used for cooking, and Yaki, which translates to grilled or fried. Teppanyaki is a fun style of Japanese … Read more
There is something about Polish food that sounds exciting with its unusual and unexpected flavours. It may be the idea it is rich and heartwarming with exotic herbs and spices collected when merchants travelled to foreign cities to trade their goods. It could be the image of a hunter-gatherer gathering wild mushrooms, fruit, and game. … Read more
Heading to a German restaurant in London is not the most obvious choice. Many people often attribute words like bland and boring to the cuisine and think of cabbage and sausages. Contrary to common belief, influenced by the country’s many regions, which are diverse in landscape and climate, German cuisine also features inspiration from Poland, … Read more
Clapham Common dates back to 1086 with its inclusion in the Domesday Book. It once was a piece of waste ground where villagers grazed their stock. Today, it is an award-winning green flag park, one of London’s largest green spaces with London’s largest bandstand, making a perfect picnic spot. It is a triangular-shaped area of … Read more
Food is essential to the people of Türkiye. It is a central part of daily life. The Turkish are warm and friendly and love to sit around chatting with friends and family over coffee or a meal. It is understandable why the Turkish are proud of their cuisine. They have a vast country with a … Read more
West Hampstead did not exist until the 1880s. The opening of the railway station in 1888 brought on the area’s rapid development. The region quickly went from a few wealthy mansions and their workers’ cottages to spreading into a working-class suburb. Over the years, West Hampstead has attracted musicians, artists, writers and actors. It helped … Read more