Bulgogi in Lettuce Leaf – Korea Republic
Originally written as part of the World Cup 2014 cooking project. Football: Arguably the most successful football team in Asia, the Korean Republic (or South Korea) has now made it
Mini Pavlova with Caramel Banana, Rum and Lime Puree – Australia
Originally written as part of the World Cup 2014 cooking project. Football: Australia is ranked lowest in the World Cup according to FIFA’s official rankings. Couple this with the fact
Brasilian Swing – Caipirinha
Originally written as part of the World Cup 2014 cooking project. Introduction: There’s one more day to go before the World Cup starts – well the unofficial World Cup of
World Cup Feast – A Dish From Every Country
The year is 1982, I am 10 years old and for the first time in my life I am in love. A little too young to really understand sexiness, I
Coconut and Pandan Ice Cream
Introduction: It was a sticky, hot and humid day as we disembarked from the small boat and clambered on to terra firma. Having just visited the most amazing floating market
Vietnamese Red Cabbage Salad
Introduction: I recall being sat in the middle of steamy kitchen in a small town in Thailand; the two women speaking melodically in their native tongue. There was giggling, laughter
Spicy Caramel Pork Loin with Vietnamese Papaya and Apple Slaw
Introduction: This dish is a great combination of healthiness and ephemeral non-healthiness; that being from the spike of sugar. Well, there is also the long-term consideration of the effect of
Nuoc Cham – Dipping Sauce
Introduction: Lime is the hardest, sharpest and most acidic member of the citrus family. Soy sauce is that rich, savoury, salty seasoning. And sugar is the pure sensation, crystallised pleasure
Pho Bo – Beef Noodle Soup Hanoi Style
Introduction: Where phở originally came from has proven inconclusive to researchers. From my little bit of digging around in Hanoi (Hà Nội) I found three theories each with their merits,
Lemongrass and Chilli Chicken
Introduction: After a morning’s trek with my seven year old son through the misty terraced rice fields that are home to the Hmong tribe, we are approached by a young
