portugal: portuguese chicken

Did you know that when you start typing Portugal into Google the top results include Portugal, Portuguese chicken, Portuguese Water Dog and Portuguese tarts? Portuguese Water Dogs get their fame, as one of the breed achieved the status of First Dog as a member of the Obama family so that explains that, but why is […]

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vietnam: pho

A few years ago I travelled around Vietnam (and Cambodia) and if given the chance would go back in a heartbeat. I loved the history, culture and people but I really loved the incredible food. From Hanoi to Halong Bay, Vietnam serves up fresh, aromatic and delicious dishes featuring some of my favourite ingredients!   […]

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australia: lamingtons

Setting off on my new culinary challenge, I decided it was only appropriate to cook a dish native to my own country. The problem is, just like a national costume* (see images below of my favourite Miss Universe Australia outfits), Australia struggles to call one dish its own, often claiming dishes that perhaps have origins […]

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