UK Since I can remember, in my family home, the most expected meal was tea time around 4pm. I was born and lived until I was 15 in Minas Gerais, a state in Brazil well known for its delicious food. My mum takes tea time really seriously. Cakes, breads, cheese, home baked biscuits, fresh juices, and
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UK I am originally from the island of Dominica in the Caribbean. I moved to the UK in 1996. About 2 years later, I was listening to the local radio station; BBC Radio Norfolk. It was a phone-in programme. One caller rang up wanting the recipe for a cocktail which he had whilst on holiday
Hello you! It’s with great pleasure that we would like to invite you to the second edition of our Cooknst Mixed Sessions on the 29th April, 7pm, at The Baldwin Gallery. Just to remind, this is our series of happenings showcasing international culture, ambience and soulful dishes. Most importantly, the Mixed Sessions are special events to
From Oregon, USA The first time I ate crab in Korea it was raw. It was a slimy, discoloured gray that oozed from the shell. My friends ate up. I took another shot of soju. The second time I ate crab in Korea it was cooked by my then-girlfriend’s mom. There were three crabs, boiled
From Malaga If someone asks me what is my favourite plate, a bunch of them stroll through my mind, but soup is my number one, definitely. A huge bowl of chicken soup gives me energy against the flu or hangover. In wintertime, soup, soup, soup. Vegetables and mint leaves, in a mild broth, are a perfect
UK Spring is coming. The sun is coming. My London is coming. These days I live in Norwich, but I’ve had a couple Londoner summer seasons, discovering the corners of the what would become my way of loving the city. One of those places that I found to be kissed by the so long-awaited sunny
Do you have a lucky recipe to pull out whenever you are in trouble? Boiling water, garlic, herbs. Dip each into olive oil, salt, pepper. Eat. Lick. Fingers. So sexy. From UK #FeedMe
From Malaga One of the most charming countries I’ve ever visited in Europe was Croatia. From the seaside towns to small villages, Hum (pronounced who-m) was the most special. Hum is the smallest town in the world, according to the Guinness Book of Records. It was created in the 11th century, as a medieval
UK In Brazil we usually say that the new year just really starts after Carnival. January and February are a bit yuck. Slow, lazy… Sometimes fast, true. Always boring. But the breakthrough does not happen on Ash Wednesday, when we normally go back to work in the middle of the day with a massive hangover
UK Janaína Campoy, our cooking host of the Carnival Extravaganza, put together this energetic soundtrack to warm up the evening with classics and b-sides. The list reflects a lot of her colourful personality too. It has a natural positive vibrance, mixing traditional samba artists with new and fresh interpretations. Suitable not only for party times.