London: 108 Brasserie ‘dish of the month’

I was invited to sample the new  ‘dish of the month’ at 108 Brasserie; honey-glazed veal cutlet caramelised shallots, Pommery mustard béarnaise. I really like the place!  I’ve been a few times in the past,…

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France: Auvergne, Vichy

Vichy is located in the historic region of Bourbonnais, specifically in the Allier department of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Visitors have come to Vichy town to enjoy the benefits of its reputed thermal waters since the end of…

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France, Auvergne : Clermont-Ferrand, Puy de Dômes and Charroux Village

Clermont-Ferrand Clermont-Ferrand Clermont-Ferrand is the stunning capital of the Auvergne region, which is located in the centre of France. This university city was initially comprised of two separate towns called Clairmont and Montferrand before being…

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Sparkling thriller, a rum Halloween cocktail

  Every year my neighbour and I celebrate Halloween by having excellent drinks and lovely comfort food for dinner on the 31st October.  It’s such a fun time; decorations go up, and we dress up.…

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Peixada, Brazilian fish & seafood recipe

  Peixada, Brazilian fish & seafood recipe Like other large countries, we can not identify the Brazilian food without looking into the kitchen of each region. Dishes and preparation methods differ dramatically in this diverse…

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