I am attempting to take part in a cooking class in every country I visit. I have so far only managed a cooking class in Mexico City, Barcelona and La Paz in Bolivia, so I wanted to do a cooking class in Antigua Guatemala. I had no idea what Guatemalan food was like. Tortillas, of […]
Let’s be honest here, it’s no secret that I love food! From cooking classes to hunting out the best brunch spots and sampling street food, there is nothing better to me than eating my way through each destination I visit. One thing I was dying to do in Mexico City was a food tour, to […]
I’d wanted to do a cooking class in Mexico City since I had arrived. With Mexican food being one of the only cuisines in the world to be UNESCO certified, a Mexican cooking class in Mexico Citywas the perfect way to learn more about the incredible food, whilst cooking & eating everything I made! Everywhere […]
I’m not a vegetarian myself, but a lot of my friends are, and I know how difficult it can be to find vegetarian food in Mexico City. So I asked my good friend Laura Pollard from Go Go Brownie Mission for her take on how to survive Mexico city as a vegetarian. She lived here […]
Afternoon tea is the quintessential British treat. Contrary to popular belief outside the UK, not all English people “take tea” in the afternoon. I don’t even drink tea myself, but I’m pretty sure that the most extravagant thing most people have with their cup of tea is a chocolate biscuit. However, when I visited York, […]
Every year in September, York is taken over by food and drink lovers in a 10-day long celebration of all things food related. I was invited by Visit York to come and see what is on offer at the York Food and Drink Festival, and as a die-hard foodie I couldn’t resist! About York Food […]
If you are planning your first visit to Barcelona, deciding on where to eat can be a challenge. The city is bursting with literally thousands of bars, restaurants and cafes, all potentially offering the best food money can buy. Or not. I found a saviour in The Barcelona Taste Tour. The choice of where to […]
Salento is a pretty Colombian town, colourful and friendly, and slap-bang in Colombia’s coffee region. Horse riding in Salento is the perfect way to explore the area, and there are various options on offer. My friend Jen and I chose to visit a nearby coffee plantation and waterfall – around five hours in total. […]