Tasty Destination - Food & Travel

When you think of traditional British food you immediately think of bangers and mash, fish and chips and shepherd’s pie. In fact Britain's best dishes are set according to area; what is a stable diet in Liverpool may not be the traditional favourite in Cornwall. Scouse Scouse is a homely dish that you will find in Liverpool. The dish was originally introduced by European sailors who called in Labskause, eventually the name evolved to Scouse which was eaten by sailors and their families. Today this delicious heart-warming meal is a dish that makes any Liverpudlian feel at home. Scouse is usually made from lamb with potato, carrots and onion to form a mouth-watering and warming dish perfect for winter. If you order what you need in your veg boxes you can make this delightful feast next time you have a friend visiting from Liverpool. The Famous Cornish pasty The Cornish pasty dates back centuries and was originally made for miners enabling them to get a full meal when they ...

Hawaii is considered one of the best vacation spots in the United States and is visited by millions of people each year. The weather is warm and tropical all year and there are plenty of beautiful beaches to hang out at in Hawaii. This beautiful vacation spot is also filled with plenty of restaurants. Here are the top five places to eat in Hawaii. 1. 12th Avenue Grill If you are in the mood for classic American food, stop by 12th Avenue Grill. When you open up the menu, you will find dishes like pork chops, short ribs, baked macaroni and cheese and beef tenderloin. If you still have room for dessert after your meal, try the crème brulee or chocolate cake. 2. Mermaids Café Mermaids Café is the perfect restaurant to go to if you want to eat something healthy. All of the dishes are homemade and cooked with the freshest ingredients. Some of the items featured on the menu include tofu wraps, tropical tacos, organic salads and chicken stir-fry noodle plates. The staff will treat yo...

When visiting New York City, it may be important to you to enjoy fine dining restaurants, bars and lounges. If you are not in the market to experience these spots daily, then you will want to take special care in researching for the one-time event that you are planning. It is important to know how much you may want to spend, what area of the city will you frequent and most especially, the type of food that you desire. There are so many fine restaurants in New York City. Many restaurants compete to be the very best at preparing their highly advertised, specialty items. They all work very hard to earn their money and to give their customers a most memorable experience. They each hope that you will be talking about them long after they have served you your meal. They hope that you will recommend them to your friends who plan to be visiting the city. There are various city locales, such as Greenwich, Manhattan or Soho. All of these are experiences of unique downtown areas. Some restau...

Phuket has been on our radar for sometime as a popular holiday destination and we have been monitoring it for some time. When we finally made it to the Island, we found that it was better than we ever imagined. The island province offers a wealth of exhilarating activities custom designed with the tourist or visitor in mind. While having some good money is a plus, this is one of the few places across the face of the earth that allows you a lot at no money or very little if any. If you are looking for a place to be yourself, then you will find Phuket as the place to be. For us, both my wife and I, we found it as the excellent place worth basing our day-trips into the huge number of dive spots surrounding the Island. Also, if you would like to depart to some of the many liveaboard types of dive trips, Phuket is the place to be. We used it to depart to fabulous visits to Mergui Archipelago and Simmillan Islands. While there are a number of Padi 5-star dive operators in Patong with their...

Foodie confession time: I’ve eaten at a certain well-known fast food restaurant in at least seven countries that I recall. In my youth, far from home, I was comforted by the familiar saltiness of French fries and was intrigued by the slight variations in ketchup on the burgers. I might even have a hamburguesa wrapper tucked away in a scrapbook. Now that my palate has expanded and I’ve learned more about the importance of local food, my taste buds have become an integral part of exploring wherever my travels take me. Terroir is something that has long been appreciated in the world of wine; I’ve discovered that it applies equally well to foods. Every meal provides the chance to learn a little more about the culture, heritage, environment, and taste of a given location. Blood Pudding  by  Mrs. Gemstone The haggis  by  Duncan Brown (Cradlehall) I deeply regret having been to Edinborough and at the time not daring to try the haggis; London and not tryin...

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...