Elene Riordan – Travelling Cooks

Belgium Europe

Local Favourites & Hidden Gem Restaurants in Brussels

5 min read

Brussels is full of small neighbourhood gems, the kind of places where the welcome is genuine, the flavours are generous and you instantly feel at home. Whether it is a comforting bowl of pasta, a perfectly seasoned curry or a plate that transports you to Greece or the Mediterranean, these are the restaurants we return […]

Belgium Europe

Cosy & Creative Restaurants in Brussels

5 min read

Some of our favourite meals happen in places that feel instantly comfortable, warm lighting, friendly service, and a chef who clearly loves to surprise you. These Brussels addresses bring creativity without fuss, serving beautiful plates with character and heart. They are the kind of restaurants where you can relax, laugh, and still leave amazed by […]

Dessert

The Best Apple Cobbler

1 min read

Preheat the oven to 180°F and grease a 23×33cm pan. Peel and slice the apples. In a saucepan, stir together the coconut blossom sugar, water, cornstarch, lemon juice, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Add in apples. Cook over medium heat for 5 to 10 minutes, and keep stirring. Pour mixture into the greased pan. In […]

Ultimate Travel Checklist

3 min read

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Colombia South America

Colombia on a Plat, A Foodie Journey Across the Country

6 min read

One of the best ways to get to know a country is through its food and Colombia is no exception. From Bogotá’s bustling fruit stalls to coastal dinners by the Caribbean, every region had its own flavours and surprises. Our 15 day trip was full of incredible sights, but it was the meals, snacks, and […]

Colombia South America

Colombia Travel Diary – From the Andes to the Caribbean

10 min read

Colombia is a country that surprised us at every turn, from misty mountains and bustling cities to coffee farms, eco-lodges, and the turquoise Caribbean. Everywhere we went, Colombians were so warm and welcoming, always ready with a smile, a story, or a helping hand, making us feel at home from the very first day. Over […]

Europe France

Giverny Travel and Dining Experience, where Art, Nature, and Flavour Meet

4 min read

❤️ Some weekends feel like they’ve been painted just for us and our escape to Giverny was one of them. We’d been craving a little road trip so my daughter could practise her driving so we decided to head somewhere beautiful, calm, and full of inspiration. What we found was Giverny where art, garden, and […]

Breakfast & Brunch Dessert

Banana Bread with Pecan & Chocolate recipe

1 min read

I suspect I buy bananas just to make banana bread instead of healthy fruit bowls. This recipe does not require any butter so you can add the chocolate and not feel guilty at all. You can also enjoy the Banana and Chia seeds bread, you will find this recipe just as moist and delicious I […]

Main Course

Tarte tatin with onions, sweet potatoes and butternut squash

1 min read

I got such lovely feedback from my leek and sweet potatoes tarte tatin recipe, that I decided to try another autumn tarte tatin with layers of onions, sweet potatoes with butternut squash, glazed in sweet soy and honey. Preparation for onions, sweet potato and butternut squash tarte tatin (upside-down tart) Preheat the oven at 200 […]

Appetizers

Borek cigars with feta and herbs

2 min read

An easy vegetarian recipe for Borek cigars

Author: Elene Riordan