Travels for Taste
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New to London, from Manic Mumbai and a job that always took up space in my life 24*7 and more, it was difficult to sit down all day in my tiny flat in a very quiet area in London and watch TV or surf the net or go shopping on a shoestring budget in one of the most expensive cities in the world.
Travels for Taste
1y ago
Spinach – Love or Hate?
I have always loved spinach and green peas in equal measure but when it comes to the hubster, well… let us just say that I have put in a lot of hard work to cultivate a growing love affair with spinach! This soup is great for fussy eaters and especially for those who do not enjoy the flavour of spinach. The gorgeous smoky bacon beautifully masks the taste of spinach by adding strong bursts of flavour. Adding oak-smoked garlic packs an additional punch and gives the soup a lovely layer of flavour.
This Spinach and Green pea soup with smoky bacon is not just healthy and w ..read more
Travels for Taste
1y ago
Hello and welcome back to my happy space in the virtual world. I am so excited to share some festive excitement with all of you with a fabulous new festive Giveaway and a delicious chocolate-themed cocktail recipe too! Woohooo! But first, lets take a deep dive into all things Grenada and Chocolate!
Grenada Chocolate Festival 10th anniversary festive GiveawayWhat is the Grenada Chocolate Festival all about?
The sunny Caribbean island of Grenada is home to cocoa plantations and many other spices. For years now the island has been supplying cocoa to chocolate factories across Europe and North Ame ..read more
Travels for Taste
2y ago
Cooking with Heroes Cookbook
Cooking with Heros, published in partnership with St James House, is a fitting tribute to the Royal British Legions centenary year.
This is not just a cookbook but an ode to the 100 regions that the legion has been active in over the past century including the commonwealth and beyond. This hardbound beauty is jam-packed with deliciousness and will keep keen home cooks coming back for more. From finding inspiration for your weekday dinners to cooking to impress your guests, this cookbook will not disappoint.
In keeping with the centenary theme, Cooking with Heroes ..read more
Travels for Taste
2y ago
Let me introduce you to my latest find The Instagram #Foodie Bag. I also have a super exciting Giveaway for this fabulous piece of kit on my Instagram.
The Instagram Foodie Bag – Must have for all Food Photographers
Are you passionate about food photography?
Do you collect food photography props?
Are you an avid food blogger, food writer, Instagram foodie?
Then the Instagram Foodie Bag from Paper Bag Co is just the thing you need to add to your photography kit!
*Disclaimer: I was sent an Instagram Bag for review
A mobile food photography kit for all foodies
As a food writer, blogger, and freel ..read more
Travels for Taste
2y ago
Grass-fed, free-range, heritage breed meat from the Yorkshire Dales – home delivered
Looking for exceptional tasting, restaurant-quality British meat? Let me introduce to you Swaledale Online Butchers. Swaledale Butchers have built their business on the foundation of working only with native rare breed livestock, farmed sustainably and ethically. Their experience of working with some of the leading chefs in the country will ensure that the meat you purchase is not just restaurant quality but premium.
Exciting meat boxes specially for the BBQ season
Swaledale Online Butchers offers a large sele ..read more
Travels for Taste
3y ago
Luxurious Boutique Apartment Hotel Located in the heart of the town centre at Bath Spa, England
Visiting the Roman Baths in England is on every tourist’s wishlist, which is why picking the right kind of accommodation for your needs is important. The Halycon is a collection of sophisticated self-catered Boutique Apartment Hotel located centrally for the main tourist destination – the Roman Baths. The 1700’s Georgian townhouse has been tastefully done to very high standards. Location-wise, there is a wide selection of restaurants and eateries located in and around the apartments, leaving one abs ..read more
Travels for Taste
4y ago
This Vinegar Roast Chicken recipe is a Keto-friendly, Low- Carb, delicious, protein-packed meal. Requires minimal prep too.
Who doesn’t love an easy chicken recipe that hardly takes any prep and results in a flavor-packed meal, right? Vinegar Roast Chicken is that recipe which everyone should add to their repertoire. Even a novice will be able to re-create this easy dish and feel a sense of pride and achievement.
Vinegar Roast Chicken by Manjiri of www.travelsfortaste.comEasy Vinegar Roast Chicken in a Dark, rich and delicious sauce
I love creating recipes that require less prep and where I en ..read more
Travels for Taste
4y ago
Streets in Mumbai are empty and Mohammed Ali Road, Mumbai’s usually busy Ramadan festive street food market is shut during the lock down
Ramadan (Ramzan) this year was a very different experience for the millions worldwide observing the almost month-long fast and so will Eid. And for all the fans of the festive street food of Mohammed Ali Road, this year has been a major disappointment. For the first time in the history of its existence this bustling street lies silent and bare during Ramadan.
Mumbai’s Mohammed Ali Road, with its burgeoning street food market that is at its best during the hol ..read more
Travels for Taste
4y ago
Incredibly easy Butter Chicken recipe
The very mention of the name of this dish conjures up images of a creamy and buttery gravy with delicious tandoor cooked chunks of chicken just begging to be scooped up with warm buttery naan
Butter Chicken – Travelsfortaste blogDelicious chicken in a creamy and flavourful yet mild gravy sauce
This version is sort of a cheat’s version, meaning you can be create this much quicker if you follow my handy tips and tricks given below. There are also several adjustments I have made here which allow for alternate ingredients, especially swapping fresh cream for t ..read more
Travels for Taste
4y ago
Easy basic Indian daal recipe
Dried Lentils – versatile, flavourful, and absolutely brilliant to cook with not to mention pocket-friendly, are an omnipresent part of my kitchen pantry. Every region of India has its own versions of lentil curries or daal’s as we refer to even the cooked version.
Made using storecupboard essentials
The skinless masoor daal or the split red lentil cooks very quickly and is a great choice for a quick dish that can be rustled up in next to no time. Perfect for busy evenings, steamed rice will cook alongside this curry and you will have a hearty and delicious meal a ..read more