Elene Riordan – Page 5 – Travelling Cooks

Europe France

Croix, Art Deco Treasure in France

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Another one day excursion with my friends… an hour and a half away from Brussels. we arrived around lunchtime at Croix a commune in the Nord department in northern France to visit the Villa Cavrois. But before culture, comes food… we found a great restaurant nearby called restaurant Ycy we had the ...

Europe United Kingdom

London’s restaurants: Breakfast, brunch and coffee all day long

6 min read

London is similar to New York, you can eat any time of day, and there's definitely a big trend for breakfast and brunch restaurants, which also means you must book especially on the weekends. I've also added the food markets that are also open all day.

Side Dish

Apricot Chutney (vegan)

1 min read

This chutney is amazing and so easy to make. Put all the ingredients together and cook on low heat for 45 minutes until the texture is like jam. You can keep it in the fridge once it has cooled down. So far, we have had it with curry, on toasts with ricotta and duck, with […]

New York North America

New York, The Big Apple

15 min read

I'm going to share with you some ideas of what to do in New York during a 1 week's stay. I went there with my daughter in April 2024. The time before that was in 2015, so there were a few more skyscrapers to see and a lot more money to spend. Let me start by saying you will be walking a lot! Let me...

Main Course

Citrus Scallops

2 min read

ingredients for 6 people: purée - mashed potatoes 8 to 10 medium size potatoes (peeled ans cut in quarters) pepper 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg milk 2/3 scallops with coral each salt a handful of pistachios 3 leeks butter olive oil coriander juice from one orange Boil the potatoes or cook ...

Breakfast & Brunch Dessert

Banana & chia seeds bread recipe

1 min read

Another super moist dessert with this delicious bread with mashed bananas and chia seeds. Preheat the oven to 180 C. Place a parchment paper into a loaf pan. Whisk the soft butter and sugar. Add the 2 eggs and 3 mashed bananas, whisk again until you everything is combined. In a different bowl, mix the […]

Europe United Kingdom

A Weekend Escape to Rye, East Sussex: Travel Guide from London

3 min read

Looking for the perfect weekend escape from London? On my visits to see my daughter, I love planning little getaways out of the city for fresh air, beautiful walks, and delicious food. This time, we discovered the charming town of Rye in East Sussex — a historic gem filled with cobbled streets, Tudor houses, cozy […]

Europe United Kingdom

Hidden Gems in London: Off-the-Beaten-Path Walks and Secret Gardens

3 min read

I've published a list of hotels, restaurants and museums that I recommend, now let me give you ideas on how to spend your days in the city. I'm not going to write about the obvious attractions you must go to if you visit London for the first time, instead here are my favourite places slightly of the...

Denmark Europe

Where to Eat in Copenhagen: Best Restaurants, Bakeries & Food Markets

5 min read

I'm not going to lie my main focus on my trips to Copenhagen are the restaurants... and to see my son :) I have travelled there with my girlfriends for a long weekend, and then to see my son who is studied in Copenhagen, and although he is back in Brussels, I will continue to go to Denmark. Restau...

Asia Japan

Tokyo Highlights: Asakusa, Shibuya, Akihabara & Beyond

14 min read

Asakusa Marunouchi and Shiyoda Ginza, Chuo City and Shinjuku Akihabara Shibuya Koto – TeamLab Planets Asakusa Our first encounter with Tokyo was the area of Asakusa. We stayed in Cyashitsu Ryokan Asakusa for 3 nights, which included 2 1/2 days visits. It was such a great place to start off the journey to discover the traditions […]

Author: Elene Riordan