Selfie of Wally and Pumpkin in Marrakech January 2020

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We decided to launch this blog to share our travel stories and how we recreate the food of our travels at home and try out new cuisines!

Selfie of Wally and Pumpkin in Marrakech January 2020

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Cook your trip at home

Back from holiday and you wish the trip never ended ? So do we! And since we love cooking anyway, we thought this would be the most enjoyable way to look back on our adventures!

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Our latest holiday

A day trip to Gortyna in Crete

During our three-week holiday to Crete, (see our blog post here for what else we got up to), we...

A one week stay in central Crete

During our trip to Crete in 2021, after spending a week in western Crete, we spent a week in...

A one week stay at the InterContinental Crete

If you have visited any of our blog posts before, you would have seen just how much we love Crete....

Day trip to Elafonisi, Crete

Well known for its beautiful pink sands, Elafonisi is a stunning beach located on the western side...

A day trip to Gramvousa and Balos

During our three week holiday to Crete in 2021 (read some of our other blog posts from this trip...

A week in Chania and Western Crete

As part of our trip three week trip to Crete in 2021, we decided to spend the first week based in...

A day in Chania

Having spent quite some time in Heraklion and Rethymnon on previous trips, during our 2021 trip to...

A week on holiday in Rhodes

Following our numerous trips to Crete, in 2022 we decided to visit another Greek island and...

A day in Rhodes Old Town

During our week-long trip to Rhodes (check out the blog post here), we spent a good part of a day...

Christmas markets in Hamburg

In late 2021, just before Christmas, Wally and I travelled to Hamburg to visit some friends, and...

Our latest recipe

Chicken, mushroom and rice one pot

A delicious one pot, easy to cook and full of flavour This recipe makes for a great mid-week meal-...

Plum and almond tart

A delicious dessert, combining sweet plums and crunchy almondsThis dessert is easy to cook, and...

Chocolate pots with cherries

A delicious combination of chocolate mousse, cherries and crushed chocolate biscuits These little...

Beef-filled aubergine rolls

Delicious bites,  full of flavour This is an easy and tasty recipe, full of flavour and quick to...

Wild garlic and asparagus risotto

A tasty and delicious dish!This is a very seasonal recipe, perfect for spring time when wild...

Pan fried tofu (Dubu Buchim)

A delicious combination of soft tofu and bit of spicePan fried tofu (or Dubu Buchim) is a popular...

Mushroom and thyme pate

Creamy pate with hints of thyme and garlicThis is a simple yet delicious pate, great served on...

Sweet potato and carrot soup

A healthy and delicious dish, with a hint of spiceThis is a very easy recipe but is one that comes...

Saffron cod and vegetable stew

A delicious, healthy and comforting dish!This is a very tasty combination of vegetables and...

Filipino Chicken Adobo

Tender chicken in a delicious glazeThis Filipino dish is very tasty, and while it takes a bit of...

Our latest holiday

A day trip to Gortyna in Crete

During our three-week holiday to Crete, (see our blog post here for what else we got up to), we...

A one week stay in central Crete

During our trip to Crete in 2021, after spending a week in western Crete, we spent a week in...

A one week stay at the InterContinental Crete

If you have visited any of our blog posts before, you would have seen just how much we love Crete....

Our latest recipe

Chicken, mushroom and rice one pot

A delicious one pot, easy to cook and full of flavour This recipe makes for a great mid-week meal-...

Plum and almond tart

A delicious dessert, combining sweet plums and crunchy almondsThis dessert is easy to cook, and...

Chocolate pots with cherries

A delicious combination of chocolate mousse, cherries and crushed chocolate biscuits These little...

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Chicken, mushroom and rice one pot

Chicken, mushroom and rice one pot

A delicious one pot, easy to cook and full of flavour This recipe makes for a great mid-week meal- there is a bit of prep to do beforehand but once everything is in the pot, you just let all the flavours combine and gently bubble away.Servings...

Plum and almond tart

Plum and almond tart

A delicious dessert, combining sweet plums and crunchy almondsThis dessert is easy to cook, and only requires a few ingredients. The sweetness of plums goes really well with almonds, overall making for a great tart which is sure to impress....

Chocolate pots with cherries

Chocolate pots with cherries

A delicious combination of chocolate mousse, cherries and crushed chocolate biscuits These little dessert pots make for a delicious end to a meal. As they can be prepared in advance, they are perfect for a dinner party. Servings 15Prep time:...

A day trip to Gortyna in Crete

A day trip to Gortyna in Crete

During our three-week holiday to Crete, (see our blog post here for what else we got up to), we did a day trip to Gortyna, which is located about an hour south of Heraklion. Gortyna has various remains of an ancient city spread out across a big...

Beef-filled aubergine rolls

Beef-filled aubergine rolls

Delicious bites,  full of flavour This is an easy and tasty recipe, full of flavour and quick to put together.  We served these aubergine rolls as a main but you can do smaller portions as a starter.Servings 2Prep time: 15minCook time:...

A one week stay in central Crete

A one week stay in central Crete

During our trip to Crete in 2021, after spending a week in western Crete, we spent a week in central Crete, specifically near Arkalochori. We found this location perfect for exploring the nearby wineyards (and there are quite a few in the area!),...

A one week stay at the InterContinental Crete

A one week stay at the InterContinental Crete

If you have visited any of our blog posts before, you would have seen just how much we love Crete. In fact- this was our fifth visit- and most certainly not the last! We have previously visited Knossos Palace and Heraklion, Margarites and Moni...

Wild garlic and asparagus risotto

Wild garlic and asparagus risotto

A tasty and delicious dish!This is a very seasonal recipe, perfect for spring time when wild garlic is fresh and in abundance!Servings 6Prep time: 10minCook time: 40minDifficulty: EasyIngredients 2 cups of arborio rice 1 medium onion 2 cloves of...

Pan fried tofu (Dubu Buchim)

Pan fried tofu (Dubu Buchim)

A delicious combination of soft tofu and bit of spicePan fried tofu (or Dubu Buchim) is a popular Korean side dish, and is quite straight forward to make. You can either serve this as a side dish, or as a main with some rice. Servings 4Prep time:...