Japanese Curry – traditionally cubed – recipe
We might think that Japanese curry is a new invention. Perhaps Japanese tourists discovered the recipe for curry on recent trips to the Subcontinent. But,...
Sake Cups … or perhaps a glass – travel review
Or natural wood, lacquered wood, glass or even plastic… For those of us who love the delicious complexity of sake, the vessel from which we...
Korea – Lonely Planet – review
I know for sure that not many of you, my dear readers, have visited Korea. It’s a land less explored by tourists than its near...
Sake – a Japanese History – travel review
We in the West are becoming more familiar with Sake. There are now many more Japanese restaurants in our cities and all of them will...
Introducing Langkawi, Malaysia – travel review
Langkawi, or to give its official title, Langkawi the Jewel of Kedah – in Malay Langkawi Permata Kedah – is indeed a tropical paradise. Yes,...
Bali: more than a beach – travel review
Sure, Bali is something of a tropical paradise. It was once only visited by Australians but these days, with regular flights with Singapore Airlines and...
Outrigger’s OZONE – protecting the planet
For the last five years, Outrigger Hotels and Resorts has set out to save the coral reefs and create a tidal wave of global change...
Outrigger Phuket Executive Chef Roberto Conrad
Outrigger Phuket is perhaps one of the friendliest luxury resorts one would hope to find. It combines both Thai hospitality and style. But food is...
Half Day Phuket City Tour
Thailand is an easy country to love. A popular part of that land is Phuket and there is more to that region than just its...
Qatar International Food Festival 2018
Qatar International Food Festival (QIFF) 2018 opened on 15 March and continues for 11 deliciously fun-filled days in the heart of Doha at Hotel Park....
Bali with Montigo Resorts – travel review
Bali is a destination known more by Australians than Europeans. But it’s more accessible these days with convenient flight connections via Singapore Airlines from London’s...
Montigo in Batam, Indonesia – travel review
The name Batam refers to both an island and a municipality, the largest city in the Riau Islands, a province of Indonesia. You might not...
Batam and Bali via Singapore Lounge Heathrow – travel review
These are destinations known more by Australians than Europeans, but they are more accessible to us now, with convenient flight connections via Singapore Airlines from...
Umami Kelp and Wasabi – an introduction
London’s Icetank Studio was the venue for an informative and friendly seminar on Umami hosted by the Japanese Culinary Academy UK and supported by JETRO...
Sake: The History, Stories and Craft of Japan’s Artisanal Breweries – book review
I was told to expect a book. I was told to expect a big book. I was told to expect a coffee-table book. What I...
Taruzake Sake – cedar difference – travel review
Sure, the world of sake is new and mysterious to most of us. Japan’s national beverage is made of few ingredients but there are many...
Food Sake Tokyo by Yukari Sakamoto – travel guide review
Tokyo is a vibrant modern city but tradition is still evident. We might be looking for the latest technology in Akihabara or fashion and pop...
Okinawa and Awamori – the spirit of the islands – travel review
Awamori is the celebrated spirit originating in and unique to the Ryukyu Islands (Nansei Islands in Japanese) of Okinawa. It is made from long-grain Thai...
Sake in situ – the overlooked tourist attraction in Japan – travel review
A dream came true for me recently and it was courtesy of the Japanese Ministry of Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF). That might sound unlikely when...
Hop-On Hop-Off – Day and Night Tour in Kuala Lumpur – travel review
This city makes an ideal stop-over for long-haul passengers heading for Australia or New Zealand, although Malaysia has enough to delight, tempt and inspire those...