South African cuisine is diverse, unique, and delicious. Influenced by centuries of migration and colonisation, many of its flavours originate from such places as Malaysia, India, France and The Netherlands but has more recently been diluted by cheap, highly processed, junk food that offers people little in the way of healthier, better eating choices. It’s […]
Read moreHunting out the flavour of wood, from wine to gherkins
Italian barrel makers working with Croatian and French foresters seek out the best trees to shape into barrels to hold ageing, fermenting foods and drinks from wine and beer to vinegar and gherkins. Choosing the right tree that will give up its secrets and transform the tastes, flavours and value of the liquids is no […]
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Oranges, stars and the Golden Valley of Mallorca
Majorca also spelt Mallorca, as in Catalan and Spanish is the largest island in the Balearic Islands, is covered with delightful citrus groves full of lemon and orange trees. With a lovely climate throughout the year and beautiful views everywhere you look, the island is a popular holiday spot where tourists slake thirst with juicy […]
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BLOOD ORANGES Squeezing out the magic
Slicing open an orange to reveal its bloody flesh is a pleasure reserved for the cold, dark wet months of January and early February, in the UK anyway. The arrival of the blood oranges from the groves dotted around the Mediterranean and increasingly Florida and California sparks a flurry of cooks washing out their […]
Read moreTaking a detour to Rye
Smuggling and owling (wool smuggling) were once popular activities for locals and visitors to the southern English town of Rye. Today, tourists are more likely to come for some of the tastiest fish and chips you’ll ever eat or perhaps a milk shake made with various different strengths from creamy white chocolate with 28% cocoa […]
Read moreScotland’s Taste for Tourism
Young people with a taste for Scotland’s food and drink and a passion for promoting Scottish food and drink to the world are being invited to enter a competition for the chance to address delegates at a major conference designed to bring food tourists to Scotland. The Taste for Tourism conference in Oban this November aims […]
Read moreCambridge art, food and bikes
Looking to feed your mind and body for a day, then head for the university town of Cambridge. With the picturesque River Cam flowing through it, this east of England city offers visitors world-class museums and galleries alongside welcoming restaurants, pubs and cafes. But how to make the most of a quick visit? If you’re […]
Read more1st UNWTO Forum on Food Tourism
San Sebastián, Spain, 27- 29 April 2015 Food tourism is taking off and the United Nations’ World Tourism Organisation is hosting a conference in the foodie hotspot of San Sebastian, northern Spain to gauge the state of the market and how it can be improved, sustainably. As the UNWTO says, “Food is a fundamental element […]
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