Nothing brings home the cruel distance between pre- and post-baby existence quite like a holiday. So Ickworth in Suffolk is a real eye-openerNothing brings home the cruel distance between your pre- and post-baby existence quite like holidays. Gone are those long, lazy lunches eating oysters with icy white wine at a table overlooking the sea; [...]
Even if you don’t find anything for dinner, a gastronomic break at Ynyshir Hall in Powys is just the ticket to liven up jaded tastebudsSaturday morning and, after a regal sleep and a hearty breakfast, we’re set for our foraging adventure. It’s raining. A lot. But knowing that we’ll be returning to the cosy Ynyshir [...]
The world’s best chef is taking a two-year break – but foodies need not despairSo, Ferran Adria has announced that El Bulli – the best restaurant in the world – is set to close for a couple of years, and jaws have dropped wide enough to shove a whole tasting menu in. “No meals will [...]
MADRID (Reuters Life!) – Spain’s elBulli restaurant will shut for two years to allow Head Chef Ferran Adria to compile an encyclopedia of the recipes that have made it one of the world’s most celebrated eateries.
On the physics (or otherwise) of poached eggs, student cooking and failed crème caramelHow does one poach an egg in clingfilm? Never mind the safety of clingfilm – just explain the physics.It’s not a question of physics, just of practicality. Brush the inside of a ramekin, cup or some such with vegetable oil and line with [...]
SINGAPORE (Reuters Life!) – Hotels can make or break a holiday and travel website TripAdvisor has come up with a list of their members’ favorite places to stay based on who you’re traveling with and the type of vacation you’re seeking.