Mallorca is a stunning island in the Mediterranean Sea. It is not only known for its picturesque landscapes and turquoise beaches but also for its vibrant food and drink scene. During my week-long trip to Mallorca in September with one of my dearest friends, we had the opportunity to explore several different restaurants. As a traveller, I have a particular fondness for experiencing the local cuisine, so I actively sought out traditional restaurants in Mallorca. However, this proved to be quite challenging as the areas we stayed in were heavily geared towards tourism and offered a wide range o ..read more

These spicy aubergine wedges are a mouth-watering dish that not only smells amazing but also satisfies your taste buds with its delicious and healthy combination of flavours. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for those looking to add some excitement to their meals while enjoying a nutritious and flavourful option. Serves 3-4 By Glindalovesglitter Ingredients 2 aubergines 50ml olive oil 75g Tomato paste 6 cloves garlic 20 leaves fresh basil 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground paprika (you can use sweet, smoked or hot paprika depending on your taste) Method 1. Top and tail ..read more

For food lovers worldwide, Rome is said to give you a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Pizza, pasta and gelato are of course among the iconic delicacies Italy is famous for. After all, there is a reason why pizza is the unbeaten top of the most eaten foods in the world. My friend and I went on a trip to the Eternal City this summer and tried to live the Italian food dream with - spoiler alert - a few hits and misses. This post will not include all the restaurants we ate at, but will instead focus on the highlights, a couple of don’ts as well as tips and tricks on how to avoid the tourist traps ..read more

Nothing will ever beat potatoes and boy do I LOVE potatoes, but if you are trying to eat a more low calorie diet, then celeriac chips can almost come close to filling the hole that potatoes leave behind. You can still have satisfying meals like fish and chips, steak and chips or loaded fries, but still save a lot of calories. Even though it looks like something out of Harry Potter (mandrake anyone?), don't be put off because the celeriac is a root vegetable with only 18kcal per 100g (raw). This is a lot less calories than a potato which comes in at 77kcal per 100g. The flavour is very mild and ..read more

These easy to make puff pastry wheels are absolutely delicious and will be the highlight of every party! By Glindalovesglitter Ingredients 1 Ready Rolled Puff Pastry 150g cream cheese 125g smoked bacon lardons 3 spring onions 125g grated cheese e.g. gouda/mozzarella Salt Pepper 1 egg Method 1. Roll out the puff pastry. Spread the cream cheese onto the puff pastry and season with salt and pepper. Finely chop the spring onions and sprinkle onto the puff pastry. Lastly, add the bacon lardons. 2. Roll up the puff pastry sheet and cut it into 9-12 wheels with a sharp knife. 3. Set the pastry whee ..read more

Try this sweet & refreshing summer recipe in 3 easy steps! (serves 6) By Glindalovesglitter Ingredients 1 cup rum 1/2 cup Triple Sec 2 cups passion fruit juice 2 cups orange juice 5 cl Grenadine Lime juice (1 lime) 1 Mandarin segments in juice 1/2 fresh pineapple (sliced) or 1 fruit cocktail in juice 1 cup ice Method Put the can of fruit cocktail in juice OR fresh sliced pineapple into a punch bowl or large jug. The fruit choice can vary depending on personal preference. Add the rum and triple sec. Optional: Put into fridge overnight or for 3-4h so the fruit can soak in the rum. Add lim ..read more

One of my all-time favourite things to make is a meat sauce for either spaghetti bolognese or chilli. I make both of them in the exact same way, but then add Italian seasoning for bolognese and Mexican spices for chilli. Without further ado, here is my versatile meat sauce recipe! Ingredients 500g minced beef 1 large onion (diced) 3 cloves of crushed or finely chopped garlic (or however many you like) 1 large carrot (grated) 1 stick celery (diced) 1 pepper (diced) 1 beef oxo cube 2 tbsp tomato puree 1 tin chopped tomatoes 2.5 tbsp olive oil 1 bay leaf Optional: 1 tbsp HP sauce Method Heat th ..read more

Amrit is an Indian restaurant located at the top of the town center in St Albans, Hertfordshire. The location is known locally as "The Cricketers" after a pub that formally inhabited the building. After that, it was the ill-fated but popular Indian restaurant "Devdas" before being taken on by Amrit at the end of 2020. I went to Amrit with four other work colleagues on a Thursday evening. While we were deciding on what to order we requested some papadums for the table from our waiter Moj, who was friendly and attentive throughout. They were particularly nice papadums; fresh and light and with a ..read more

Over the past couple of days I did a city hopping trip through the region of Andalucía, Spain. My destinations were the cities of Málaga, Córdoba and Sevilla. While I know Andalusia has a lot more to offer, this was all I could fit into a basically five-day-trip. Blog By Glindalovesglitter I love Spain - what’s not to love about it? Traveling by yourself can be a bit scary at first. The one thing I had to get used to and which still feels a little weird at times is going to a restaurant by yourself. It’s something I know keeps many of my friends from traveling abroad alone, and it’s something ..read more

This weekend I went to Bonn, Germany with 8 of my nearest and dearest to attend Fedcon (a scifi convention). The weather was perfect, we made new friends and partied our nerdy butts off! In our downtime, we had the chance to visit some great restaurants and I happened to find THE BEST crispy duck I have ever had! I had fully intended to do a blog about "everything I ate during my trip to Bonn" but promptly forgot, but here are some highlights... Nan King nanking-bonn.de Nan King is a few doors away from the hotel we stayed at and my friends and I have been there a couple of times before when i ..read more