22/08/2015: Trader Joe's mega crunchy salad with a bite - Trader Joe's, Washington DC http://www.traderjoes.com/ I braved the heat in my immediate-post-flight-slightly-headachy state to talk the short walk to Trader Joe's to stock up on a few things and to grab myself a salad since I was so impressed with the food I had in Santa … Continue reading Back in DC!
Travel
Scotland
I was straight back out the house after Henley and this time heading up to Scotland with my friend Chris for a spot of hill walking. We were going for the whole week and staying in a remote village called Torridon, out on the west coast and level with Inverness. We'd come up and camped … Continue reading Scotland
Italia!
Milan We started our grand tour in Milan where the weather wasn't great to start our week. The main sight to see in Milan has to be the huge and ornate Duomo and the Galleria next to it is really pretty too. There were a few street sellers in the square and one guy tried … Continue reading Italia!
Lizi’s birthday and DC/Philly trip
05/05/2015: Ben's Original Chili Half Smoke - Ben's Chili Bowl, Washington DC http://benschilibowl.com/ Today was my birthday and what better way to spend it than…on a plane to DC!? Thankfully my colleagues had organised a birthday meal for me at Ben's Chili Bowl. Guys...Obama has eaten at Ben's Chili Bowl. #justsaying. I went for their signature … Continue reading Lizi’s birthday and DC/Philly trip
Hamburg!
25/04/2015: Miso noodle soup with beef - Cha Cha, Hamburg http://www.eatchacha.com/ I was in Hamburg for a long weekend in order to run the marathon, and also a squeeze in a bit of relaxed sightseeing! Although Lizi wasn't coming with me I had a few friends to keep me company. This place was recommended by Stu as … Continue reading Hamburg!
Lizi in Japan – week 2
01/03/2015: Temaki sushi Today I almost died of happiness when I walked in to the kitchen and saw the most colourful display of food. "Te" means "hand" and "maki" is another word for sushi so Temaki is basically DIY sushi. The table was laid with bowls of sushi rice, a huge plate of assorted sashimi … Continue reading Lizi in Japan – week 2
Lizi in Japan – week 1
So at the end of February week I flew to Japan to stay with my Japanese friend and her family. I had such a fantastic time and learned loads more about Japanese family life, culture and of course FOOD. I want to introduce you to the Japanese concept of "おふくろの味 (ofukura no aji)" or "mother's taste" as … Continue reading Lizi in Japan – week 1
L.A. BABY!
I’m back from LA and I must say I have very mixed feelings. It’s always nice to get back to home comforts, but I’m definitely already missing Californian weather! I spent a lovely couple of days sunning myself in Santa Monica before heading up to Thousand Oaks for 4 days of meetings. Here’s what I … Continue reading L.A. BABY!
A Year in Dinners 