Leith. Not the first thing you think of when you think of Edinburgh. A certain postcard image springs to mind, doesn’t it? The magnificent castle perched on a volcanic rock. A distant drone of bagpipes echoing down a cobbled lane. Tartan tat spilling from every third shopfront. Tourists shuffling along in a polite, whisky-fuelled haze. […]
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Staithes , a seaside town on the coast of North Yorkshire. So ridiculously charming, it feels like it’s been lifted straight from the pages of a storybook. A place where the scenery is so epic it makes your jaw drop, the food is so comforting it warms your soul. And the weather. Well, the weather
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Welcome to the next episode of Travel Food and Booze. Today we’re talking to professional baker and tutor Paul Raddan. I first met Paul at the Artisan School of Food when I signed up to his Sourdough and Sweet Baking course.
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Scicli! Just the name rolls off the tongue like a perfectly made Negroni. Ditch those dusty guidebooks and forget about trying to tick off every single “must-see.” Equally as beautiful as nearby Siracusa, Modica and Rugusa. We’re here to live Scicli, to taste it, to breathe it in, and maybe even get a little tipsy
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Tucked away in the southeastern corner of Sicily, like a precious jewel hidden on a rugged coastline, lies the enchanting town of Modica. I had the pleasure of visiting Modica about two years ago.Imagine a town bathed in sunshine, where ancient streets wind their way through golden-hued buildings. It’s a place dripping in history, with
Modica And Chocolate – A Stumble Around SE Sicily – Part 2 … Read More »
Welcome to the next episode of Travel Food And Booze. Today we’re talking to Craig Floate, who has been in the cooking industry almost since he stopped wearing shorts!
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Siracusa (aka Syracuse) was always on my radar to visit when I moved to the south of Italy. However, like many people, Covid put a spanner in the works of our plans. However, this year I finally got the chance , as part of a research trip for a new travel guidebook. More about that
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Last week we had the the pleasure of seeing our daughter get married. The marriage took place in Norwood Park in Southwell just outside Nottingham. I’m not ashamed to say I cried like a baby during the ceremony! It also gave me the chance to finally visit Southwell. I can’t believe I’ve never been here
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Welcome to the next episode of the podcast and our first since we relocated back to Nottingham earlier in the year. Today’s guests are Matt and Lucy, the owners of The Abdication micropub in Daybrook in Nottingham. What a pub, and it also has the added advantage of being our local! So, sit back and
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We’ve all been there before. You’ve just arrived in a new city. You’re hungry and you need to find a good restaurant. But which one? Never fear, I’m here to help with my tips of how to find a great place to eat!
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Crotone doesn’t appear in any of the usual guidebooks. This is such a shame as visitors are missing out on such a treat! It feels like one of those places that Calabrians want to keep all to themselves!
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Liquorice is like Marmite. People either love it or hate it. There is no middle ground! The plant is native to northern Calabria near Taranto. The Amarelli family have been harvesting and selling it since the 17th century. So much so, you can now visit their factory and museum!
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