With Christmas only weeks away it’s high time to make the appropriate preparations for the year’s most important lunch or Christmas Eve dinner, depending on where you live and local tradition. Read More >
The Christmas Table around the World – Will it be Turkey or Goose?
The Wandering Palates Wines for the Christmas Table
These suggestions are purely personal and what we will be enjoying at the Wandering Palate Christmas table, although you are most welcome to follow the recommendations, or drop me a line if you need advice on your selection or sourcing.
To Market – The Borough Market – London
New photos of the Borough Market posted, keep visiting this artcile for more pictures… Read More >
For Canard – Our Cambodian Correspondent, Darren Gall, is Craving Duck
Our Cambodia correspondent, Darren Gall, says all this talk of the duck run has him craving for canard as he shares his personal adoration and gourmand experiences. A jar of Nonya Curry is heading for Darren and we expect his next installment will add to the global ‘Duck Run’ migration.
For Canard – Our Wandering Palate Cambodia Correspondent on the Duck Run
Our Wandering Palate Cambodia correspondent, Darren Gall, says all this talk of duck has him craving for canard as he shares his personal adoration and gourmand experiences. A jar of Nonya Curry is heading for Darren and we expect his next installment will add to the global ‘Duck Run’ migration.
Sustainable Seafood – Australian Marine Conservation
The Australian Marine Conservation Society www.marineconservation.org.au a non-profit organisation protecting Australia’s oceans since 1965 has just launched an Australia’s Sustainable Seafood Guide iPhone App!
Turkish Figs in Season
It is the peak of the season for Brown Turkish Figs, having purchased them twice at Jason’s, Tanglin Mall, Singapore at the excellent price, relative to quality and distance they need to travel, of S$4.50 for a packet of 4 large figs.
Spain Gourmet Tour – An Unparalleled Magazine
For some 15 years or more, I have been receiving a magazine from the Economic & Commercial Office at the Embassy of Spain called “Spain Gourmet Tour”. They have diligently ensured that it arrived at my address in Australian and subsequently Hong Kong and then Singapore, as Nomadic as we are.
A Happy Chook is a Tasty Chook
There was a time and not that long ago; Singaporeans ate nothing but firm, meaty and flavoursome kampung chicken. That is the French breed of chicken acquiring the name kampung (or kampong), with its orange feathers and black head, commonplace roaming around Malay villages – a true free-range, happy chook.
Best Bread in the World – Poilâne, Paris
Of course there is no such thing as ‘the’ best bread in the world. There’s fantastic bread all over the world however, Poilâne is definitely one of the best breads on this planet (along with Dench Bakery, in Melbourne www.denchbakers.com.au) and a must-visit when you are in Paris. And that’s exactly what the wandering palate did when holidaying in Paris back in July.
Actually, we were more intent on going for lunch at La Cuisine de Bar, the sandwich bar next door serving Poilâne’s bread, with an amazing selection of open-toasted sandwiches. The coffee is good here too, and that’s saying something for Paris.
