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

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...

Another week on holiday in Crete

Following our 2018 holiday to Crete, a couple of years later in 2020 we decided that we simply...

Day trip to Loutro, Crete

One of the favourite trips we did when staying in Spili in 2020 was visit Loutro for a day. Loutro...

Visiting Spili, Crete

For the second part of our trip to Crete in 2020, we decided to stay a short drive away from...

Our latest recipe

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...

Butternut squash and potato gratin

A delicious comfort dishThis recipe makes for a great side dish, perfect for a cold autumn or...

Gochujang chicken wings

Delicious, spicy chicken wings This is a simple Korean recipe for chicken wings.  The marinade is...

Cauliflower soup with lardons

A smooth and creamy soup, perfect for an cold, wintery day! This recipe is very hearty and quite...

Chocolate Orange shots

A simple yet delicious combination of chocolate and orange These little dessert pots make for a...

Our latest holiday

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...

Our latest recipe

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...

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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:...

Mushroom and thyme pate

Mushroom and thyme pate

Creamy pate with hints of thyme and garlicThis is a simple yet delicious pate, great served on toast for brunch or as a snack. We served this with a soft-boiled egg, a simple lambs lettuce salad and some smoked salmon, making for a tasty and...

Sweet potato and carrot soup

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 out really well and is tasty. The soup is topped with fragnant coriander seeds which make for a great toppingServings 2Prep time: 10minCook time:...

Saffron cod and vegetable stew

Saffron cod and vegetable stew

A delicious, healthy and comforting dish!This is a very tasty combination of vegetables and seafood, great for a hearty dinner or even lunch at the weekend. Servings 2Prep time: 5minCook time: 60minDifficulty: EasyIngredients 2 cod fillets (around...

Filipino Chicken Adobo

Filipino Chicken Adobo

Tender chicken in a delicious glazeThis Filipino dish is very tasty, and while it takes a bit of time to cook, the prep and the ingredients are very simple.  This was our first attempt at a Filipino dish- cooked to order for someone who was craving...

Butternut squash and potato gratin

Butternut squash and potato gratin

A delicious comfort dishThis recipe makes for a great side dish, perfect for a cold autumn or winter day. The dish doesn't take too long to put together and is definitely a crown pleaser.Servings 4Prep time: 10minCook time: 45minDifficulty:...

Gochujang chicken wings

Gochujang chicken wings

Delicious, spicy chicken wings This is a simple Korean recipe for chicken wings.  The marinade is very straight forward and the end result is delicious and will leave you wanting more!Servings 2Prep time: 30minCook time: 20minDifficulty:...

Day trip to Elafonisi, Crete

Day trip to Elafonisi, Crete

Well known for its beautiful pink sands, Elafonisi is a stunning beach located on the western side of Crete. It is certainly worth visiting on a day trip to see the beautiful turquoise waters and pink sand, and this post talks about how to get...