A few years ago, I discovered Bubble Tea after speaking to several people from Taiwan who raved over the drink as the sweetness satisfied their sugar cravings. They loved the tea’s bright colours and the tapioca pearls’ chewy texture. It…
Macarons are a delicate French confectionery that combine a crisp outer shell with a soft and flavourful filling. These treats are made from a combination of almond flour, egg whites, and powdered sugar, resulting in a delicate and crisp outer…
Japanese pancakes, or soufflé pancakes, are a super popular, delightful brunch dish that have quickly become a social media sensation. Originating from Japan, these pancakes get their famously light, fluffy texture by carefully whipping the batter to introduce plenty of…
Korean corn dogs are popular street food in South Korea, where they often refer to them as hot dogs. The similarity to the American corn dog stops at a sausage on a stick. The filling, batter and coating are different. …
The ancient hunting cry, ‘so-hoe,’ is said to be the inspiration behind the name Soho when the area was a royal hunting park for Henry VIII. After a cholera outbreak in 1854, the gentrification moved away. It allowed immigrants from…
Shoreditch’s history has had its ups and downs. Once a thriving industrial centre, the East End London district has been run down and experienced extreme poverty. However, times are changing, and once again, Shoreditch is a vibrant area attracting a…
Did you know that the U.K. and Ireland are some of the most vegan-friendly European countries? The skyscraper-speckled city became the birthplace of the London Vegetarian Society back in 1888. Since then, the city’s food scene has evolved into a…
Who doesn’t love a friendly encounter with a purr-fect feline? If cats bring you joy, and you can’t imagine a better outing than snuggling up with a furry pal over coffee and cake, then here’s a fun little collection of…