Wood-fired pizza by Ky Lan Lake in Hoa Lu Ancient Town, serving airy crusts, generous toppings, and crispy cheese chicken. You don’t expect one of the best pizzas of the trip to be beside an ancient town lake, but that’s exactly what happened. Light wood-fired crusts, incredibly thick pepperoni slices,...
I may be picky when it comes to salads, but give me juicy fruit, punchy blue cheese, toasted nuts and a dressing with plenty of character and suddenly I am interested. Fresh pears, Gorgonzola, toasted walnuts and mixed greens tossed with a sweet and tangy balsamic vinaigrette. You don’t see...
Creamy, earthy, chewy, and unapologetically indulgent. This is what happens when Italian comfort food meets Korean street food and neither side has to compromise. Creamy Tteokbokki with porcini mushrooms, guanciale, truffle paste, Parmesan and mushrooms in a rich Italian-inspired sauce. Fusion cooking often gets criticised for trying too hard, but...
Who says pasta has to start from scratch? Sometimes the smartest shortcut is already sitting in your fridge, waiting to become something completely different. Pork and prawn ravioli made with wonton wrappers and served in a rich lemon sage butter and chicken stock sauce. Does making ravioli intimidate you? I...
Some ingredients never need to shout. Wild mushrooms, real truffle and aged Parmesan create the kind of pasta that turns a simple dinner into an unforgettable occasion. Fettuccine with wild morel mushrooms, Parmesan, truffle paste, cream, garlic and herbs in a rich, luxurious pasta sauce. #morelfettuccine If there is one...
Layered steamed dumpling bake with pork, prawn, wonton wrappers, ginger, soy sauce and sesame oil for a viral comfort food twist. All the flavour of pork dumplings, stacked into soft layers and steamed into a spoonable comfort bake that skips the folding but keeps the soul. #porkdumplinglasagna Every few months,...
A personal review of The Chill Lab in Albany Auckland featuring Dubai Chocolate Gelato, Asian-inspired ice creams, pricing, and service experience. A dessert stop that turns into a decision dilemma. One scoop, one moment, and suddenly you understand why everyone keeps coming back. When it comes to dessert spots in...
Creamy pasta with chicken liver, mushrooms, guanciale, Parmesan and cream for a rich, savoury and comforting Italian-inspired meal. Sometimes the most underrated ingredients create the most memorable meals. Rich, silky and deeply savoury, this bowl proves that humble ingredients can deliver restaurant-worthy comfort. #creamychickenliverpasta Growing up in the Philippines, chicken...
Some of the best recipes come from bringing together two places that have shaped your life. Buttery, chewy, crisp around the edges and finished with a vibrant purple drizzle, these biscuits are proof that great flavours know no borders. Chewy biscuits made with oats, coconut, golden syrup and ube, combining...
Some places become part of your routine without you realising it. After years away, we returned to Little Creatures with Coco after a waterfront walk and found the same relaxed atmosphere, great food, and dog-friendly charm that made us regulars in the first place. Little Creatures Hobsonville offers woodfired pizza,...
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