Legend of the Hummingbird Cake

A Victorian cake recipe that is truly exceptional. The perfect cake to take to gatherings…it’s easy, freezes well, serves many. “Impress your friends with this Hummingbird Cake – a recipe that has been passed down through many generations. If desired, crush additional nuts and press them into the sides of […]

Sichuan Peppercorns

Pepper, the most widely used and traded spice in the world has a history that’s as pungent and spicy as its flavor. Countries have been discovered, conquered, wars have been fought, treaties have been signed and entire populations have been subjugated in the search for this Black Magic spice. In […]

Tandoori Cooking Without The Tandoor

The use of a tandoor oven is very important in traditional North Indian cooking, and many breads and dishes were designed especially for these clay ovens. This includes many famous Punjabi and North Indian foods: paratha, naan, kulcha, roti, and other exiting breads; and tandoori lamb chops, chicken tikka, tandoori […]

Dining Out in Dubai

Dubai offers lots of different dining establishments from top-class to mid-range to budget restaurants. The following are just a few of the choices on offer to visitors on their holiday deals to Dubai. The Verre – Hilton Dubai CreekGordon Ramsey’s exquisite Verre restaurant is located in Deira. Offering good value […]