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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Let me tell you about Trier. Even in a land of fairy-tale castles, epic sausages, and beer that flows like water Trier is an epic place. This city, tucked away in the Moselle wine region, claims to be Germany’s oldest. And let me tell you, it wears its age like a badge of honour, not
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Lovely little Dinant. I have a confession to make. Before I visited, I knew next to nothing about Dinant. I can tell you some things about Belgium. I can tell you the best places for frites in Brussels, and the most underrated brewery in Bruges. But Dinant? It was a complete mystery. And you know
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Grab a cuppa and your favourite snack and let’s talk about one of Britain’s most iconic, most debated, and most delicious culinary creations: the pork pie.
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Right, so picture this: you’re swanning around Sicily, land of sunshine, ancient ruins, and, well, let’s be honest, absolutely brilliant food. But even in a place bursting with gorgeousness, Ragusa just… wow. This hilltop town in the south-east of Sicily is like something out of a film set. Think golden stone buildings tumbling down the
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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
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Sourdough has always fascinated me, like every home bread maker. Obviously it became very hip during lockdown. Instagram with numerous proud bread parents presenting their new sourdough child to the world. I’ve always dabbled with it, but the end product always resembled a sourdough frizbee. So it was time to up my game with a
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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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