Dine Withlocals Face-to-Face

When you next plan your overseas travel, would you like to taste the local homecooked food that their locals enjoy?  I certainly would!The picture above is a local dinner in the picturesque village of Mae Wang, Northern Thailand.  You can enjoy the natural surroundings of the village, listen to stories of  their rural life and also have the opportunity to cook with them and learn to...

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Vermicelli Chicken Salad

This is a lazy man's one-dish meal, quick and easy to prepare, fuss-free.  I just marinated the chicken legs with some sauces,  cooked them in a non-stick pan, cooked the vermicelli, added a sprinkling of carrot, cucumber and greens,  squeezed on some lime juice for that tangy taste and it's done!Recipe for Vermicelli Chicken SaladIngredients2 chicken legs, cut into 2 pieces100 gm vermicelli...

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More of Prague ~ Wordless Wednesday

Wenceslas Square is one of the two main squares in Prague, just 5 mins. away from the Old Town Square.  Lies at the heart of the New Town, it is a vibrant area of hotels, clubs, banks, apartments, international shops and restaurants.  It is the nightlife and entertainment centre of Prague and the main shopping district.  Metro lines intersect at this square and trams run through its...

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Mixed Choc Craisin Muffins

I had some leftover white and black chocolates which had been hibernating in the fridge for quite a while.  So thought it a good idea to dump them with some craisins into a basic Muffin recipe and create a Mixed Choc Craisin Muffin for my afternoon tea.   I added a sprinkling of granulated sugar and cinnamon on top and this gave the added crispy, sweetish crunch...mmmm.   Saved some...

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'Lor' or Caramalised Pork Shoulder

When I saw Zoe's post on  'Lor Chicken' recently I bookmarked it straightaway.  However, I've substituted chicken with pork and added hard boiled eggs too.  Lovely to go with rice.  Family members gave the thumbs up!Recipe for ''Lor' or Caramalised Pork Shoulder (adapted from 'here' with modifications) Ingredients3 Tbsp oil3.1/2 Tbsp sugar4 cloves of garlic,...

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Golden Lane, Prague Castle ~ Wordless Wednesday

Golden Lane ~  named after the goldsmiths who lived here in the 17th Century, this short narrow street is one of the most picturesque in Prague.  One side of the lane is lined with tiny, brightly painted houses which are built right into the arches of the Castle walls.  The ceilings of these cottages are quite low, the houses narrow and small giving  the impression that the people...

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Whiskey Chocolate Cake

I've baked cakes with alcohol such as Brandy, Beer, Cointreau, Kahlua and Stout but have never tried one with Whiskey until my trip to Scotland and tasted the Whiskey cake at the Glenfiddich distillery cafetaria.   Upon my return I googled for various recipes using Whiskey and stumbled upon  a recipe from  simplyrecipes.com and was convinced that I must try out their Chocolate Bourbon...

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Mint Cookies Ice Cream

This is a rich and indulgent ice cream comprising of vanilla and peppermint choc chip cookies which give the creamy dessert the added crunch.  Perfect as a treat or a snack, any time of the day!Recipe for Mint Cookies Ice Cream Ingredients1 cup heavy cream1 cup whole milk3 oz sugar3 egg yolks1/8 tsp salt1/2 tsp vanilla10 choc chip peppermint cookies, crushed.MethodBring...

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