Tasty Destination - Food & Travel

Feel like eating more than an entrée and a salad? When the mood to feast on sumptuous servings strikes, the best way to go is to hit up the buffet. In no particular order, here are ten of the best, tried and tested, value for money buffets that will leave you with a satisfied tummy and two thumbs up: 1.     The Hotel Experience: Spiral at Sofitel Spiral reopened two years ago to bring a bigger and better continental buffet selection. Apart from the usual must-reach-out-for goodies like their famous chocolate chip cookies and mouthwatering grilled meats, one shouldn’t miss checking out the Cheese Room. Imagine being surrounded by Brie, Camembert and other cheeses, replete with a variety of crackers, grapes and other cheese-loving accouterments. As the price is definitely on the steep side, it is a must to come on an empty stomach and the determination to try as many cuisines as possible. Budget: Allocate P3,000 per head. Website:  http://spiralmanila.com ...

Start off your holiday party or Christmas dinner on the right foot with savory treats for guests to snack on as they arrive. Even Santa thinks that many of these are better than milk and cookies, and you'll probably find some recipes that you keep coming back to year after year. Prepare several different types of Christmas appetizers so guests have options to choose from and everyone can find something they love. Parmesan and Artichoke Dip Bringing a steaming hot dip out of the oven right before your party begins is the perfect way to invite guests over to load up their plates with appetizers. This recipe brings together the sharp flavors of Parmesan cheese and artichoke hearts in an undeniably delicious and creamy dip. What You Need • 1 can (14 oz.) artichoke hearts, drained, chopped • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese • 1 cup mayonnaise • 1 clove garlic, minced • 2 Tbsp. chopped tomatoes • 1 green onion, sliced Make It • HEAT oven to 350ºF. • MIX first 4 i...

Travelling is always an exciting experience, but it can be dangerous as well. Many travelers find themselves sitting in cramped airplane cabinets, breathing recycled air and spending hours in close quarters with possibly sick passengers. Destinations may be breeding grounds for germs that are relatively harmless to locals, while newcomers find themselves fighting off illness due to a lack of conditioned immunity. This shouldn't scare anyone away from the many joys of travel. Indeed, the experiences found far away from home can be the most memorable and precious. However, it is vital to your health to maintain a strong immune system while you travel. Try to incorporate foods rich in probiotics into your daily diet to build up immune defenses even before travelling is a consideration. Fermented foods and cultured dairy can be excellent additions to your diet. Be sure to take in lots of fiber and consume foods that are easy on the digestive system. Dense, overly processed foods s...

You see the sights, you swim in the sea, you buy the souvenirs, but at the end of the day, there is one thing that every vacation revolves around one thing: food. One of the best things about travelling is exploring the world of different cuisine in each country that you visit. So naturally it becomes an essential part of your holiday plans. In order to help you out, here are some of the very best international destinations for food. Italy What is not to like about Italian cuisine? Most of us have eaten pizza, pasta, or even risotto, at least once in our lifetime, but no imitation can ever compare with the real thing. Italian food is just about the best that there is, so you really can’t go wrong. Yummy Gelato Don’t Miss: Finish of your meal with some Italian ice cream, or “gelato” as it is known to the locals. France As another country with the broadest of choices when it comes to food, French chefs are renowned worldwide. Rich in flavor and variety, French cuisi...

If you do nothing else Spanish during your holiday in Spain, please enjoy some authentic tapas! Tapas are one of the most traditional foods you can eat in Spain. They are thought to originate from a time long ago when bars had no cooling (or heating) and were full of flies! The barman would put a slice of ham, bread or cheese on top of your drink to stop the flies  from getting in! Tapa is the Spanish for lid and so tapas were born. Often the ham, cheese or bread would be salty, encouraging you to drink more of the bar’s  delicious sweet sherry! Eventually the tapas became almost as important as the drinks and so were developed as a cuisine in their own right. Today, every town in Andalucia has numerous tapas bars so you’re sure to find one local to where you are staying, or nearby your Malaga car hire collection point. Some are very basically furnished, others are more elaborate. Many have a counter inside where you can choose your selection of tapas; some send wait...

  Enjoying local foods, while traveling abroad , is one of the best ways to experience a culture. Not only can tourists eat how the locals do, but mom-and-pop restaurants are a great way to meet authentic folk. However, eating overseas poses some serious health hazards. Here are some tips on eating healthy away from home. Drink Safe Water  Finding   a safe water source is one of the most challenging aspects of travel in developing countries. Common ways of treating water include iodine tablets and carbon filtration systems. Of course, boiling water is the oldest way of eliminating contaminants. If travelers are unsure of the water, they should use a carbon filter, as they are more

Lottery jackpot winners who love their food might want to splash their cash on one of these dream culinary escapes. Whether they are playing SuperEnalotto, EuroMillions or any other popular lottery, food lovers who are lucky enough to win the big jackpot may find they have the freedom to experience every culture and famous dish they ever wanted to try. But with so much to choose from, where should gourmet lotto lovers jet to? Dimsum in Hong Kong  Dimsum in Hong Kong credits to Lennox at Flickr The Far East is home to the most exotic of foodstuffs, with meals composed with skill and artistry. Dim sum is a dish prepared with professional care - and where better to master the art of making these delectable dumplings than in Hong Kong under the supervision of cooking teacher extraordinaire Martha Sherpa? And the best part is students get to enjoy the wonderful things they prepare when they have finished. Noma Top of any gastronome's list of places to visit i...