London: Food Reviews

After spending almost two months (and still ongoing) in London working at a new client, we decided to blog about the food experiences we've had thus far.  Keep an eye out for the accommodation reviews as well.

French Winelands - Blaye... Chez Simon Self Catering Apartments

Nestled amongst the most eye pleasing vineyards is the town of Blaye.  A perfect place to stay when touring the infamous Bordeaux and Cognac regions.  We spent just under a week exploring the beauty of this area on route to Spain during our Summer vacation.

Recipe: Malaysian Prawn Laksa

Laksa is a beautiful Malaysian inspired prawn and noodle soup.

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 10 button mushrooms, washed and quartered

Tioman Island, Malaysia: 5* Japa Mala Resort and Spa

Travelling in Asia has always been an adventure for us.  This trip we ventured to an area called Tioman in Malaysia.  We stayed at one of the resorts which in our opinion was perfect for a honeymoon getaway, with rooms hidden in the forest on the hillside overlooking breathtaking ocean views.  The resort is unspoilt therefore making it the perfect place to unwind and relax.  

Recipe: German Schnitzel

German Chicken Schnitzel

Ingredients:

4 butterflied chicken fillets (deskinned)

2 tablespoons of flour
3 eggs

Oberhausen, Germany

Oberhausen is well known for the biggest shopping mall in Europe i.e. CentrO as well as being the home to Paul the Octopus.  

Unfortunately we were not able to have a glimpse of Paul as he passed on in October 2010 prior to us immigrating to Europe however his shrine can be found at the Sea Life Centre.  For those who are not familiar with Paul, he was the oracle used to predict the results of the soccer matches in which Germany played.  He and his accurate predictions received global recognition during the 2010 world cup.  

Recipe: Guinness Shephard's Pie

Guinness Shephards Pie is synonymous with Ireland.  A moreish pie made with lamb as the theory is that shephards are concered with sheep rather than cattle or any other type of meat.

Made with rich lamb mince and topped with a buttery potato mash, this dish is an absolute winner.