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TiNDLE chicken TiNDLE chicken is a plant-based alternative to traditional chicken meat that is designed to replicate the taste, texture, and appearance of real chicken. As a foodie who is open to…

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House Made char siu & eggs bun and Hoko house iced lemon tea

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HOKO Hong Kong cafe review

HOKO Hong Kong cafe in Brick Lane I’ve been supporting HOKO since the pandemic days of pre-ordering batches of them Hong Kong milk-style tea in pouches to be picked up…

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Mei Mei London – Singaporean restaurant comfort food

Mei Mei It was 9 years ago when I first briefly met Elizabeth Haigh aka The Modern Chef at my very first dinner event with Sacla along the River Thames. 2011 was…

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Vegan

Temple of Hackney – it’s not real chicken

Temple of Hackney I always get a bit dubious with trying food that is made to mimic something else, but the least you can do is try. My first attempt in…

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Wasabi Prawn cheung fun must have – 點點心 Dim Dim Sum 旺角

This is my final post from my Hong Kong trip I took last year. 點點心 Dim Dim Sum is another popular dim sum parlour in Hong Kong with numerous outlets.…

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Day 6 – Wildlife Melbourne Zoo | Chinatown | ShanDong Mama Dumplings

Melbourne Zoo After the brilliant breakfast at Higher Ground it was time to head off to Melbourne Zoo for wildlife I don’t get to see in London due to the…

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Bang Bang Canteen – Vietnamese Street Food

Ah, since the beginning of the year with a temporary office move. We made it to Warren Street, and thankfully there’s a lot more is on offer in Fitzrovia. I…

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Day 10 & 11 – Gyeongdong Market | National Folk Museum | Style Nanda | Changdeokgung Palace | Myeongdong

Gyeongdong Market This is the last chapter of my Korea travel dairies, with the last 3 days rolled into one entry. Day 10 10am // Jegi-dong Station – Gyeongdong Market…

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E. Pellicci – Charming east end old school cafe

E. Pellicci Old school cafes are rare to come by with the ever-increasing rents rocketing every year in London. Cafes find it hard to stay in business and I’ve seen…

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Chinese
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Dan Doherty x Mama Lan Duck dumpling takeover – Mama Lan Stratford

You heard me talk about Mama Lan dumplings on the site before. However, Brixton is not an area I can easily go to. I’ve seen my social feed with…

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Chi Kitchen – Making roti’s Pan Asian restaurant

When an invitation dropped in my inbox to go to a master class to make Malaysian roti with MasterChef winner Ping Coombes at Chi Kitchen in Debenhams I jumped at the chance. Dunking the hot pan-fried…

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Food
Seafood

Wright Brothers Soho Oyster House – The night I battled with my food

I turn into the back streets of Oxford Circus leading me towards Liberty of London. Turning another corner I see the arch sign for Carnaby Street, I walk past the…

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A Farfetch Easter – the chocolate factory

I’m back with Farfetch the designer luxury online boutiques go to portal to spring into Easter with a chocolate truffle making class. I mean who doesn’t like chocolate. This time…

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Barbecoa Butchery Masterclass

We all know that guy Jamie Oliver right? He constantly uses the word pukka catchphrase constantly. I even got to film in a commercial for him a few years back.…

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Yuki Gomi for Yutaka blogger event

Japanese food has to be one of my all time favourite cuisines to eat. Its simplicity of fresh ingredients and fusion of flavours that can be found in anyone’s cupboard…

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Food

Shikumen – Dim Sum time

I’ve been lucky to go to the opening launch for Shikumen and really enjoyed the Chinese food there. The roast duck is notable and handmade dim sum gets the approval from me. I…

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Ichiryu – Epic Hakata Udon House

Ever since Kyo decided to close it’s doors there’s been a void in fresh udon noodles houses. Ichiryu is the answer to our prayers, from the team behind Shoyu, Tak…

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Recipes

Torregrosa Seafood Paella recipe – Rennie bloggers mystery box challenge

Remember the Rennie mystery box blogger’s challenge from a few days ago? Well, I was one of the lucky *ahem chosen ones, my mystery ingredient was revealed at the event.…

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Events
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#RennieHappyEating Event – Rennie and SORTEDFood

As a foodie, you want to enjoy food without the trouble of upsetting your stomach. As you grow older, you become sensitive to certain foods, and can develop allergies. At…

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Tibits – A vegan love story

There’s not much vegetarian restaurants floating about in London, and Tibits always had intrigued me. I am all for trying all kinds of foods out, so what’s the deal with…

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TiNDLE chicken made from plants review

HOKO Hong Kong cafe review

Mei Mei London – Singaporean restaurant comfort food

Temple of Hackney – it’s not real chicken

Wasabi Prawn cheung fun must have – 點點心 Dim Dim Sum 旺角

Day 6 – Wildlife Melbourne Zoo | Chinatown | ShanDong Mama Dumplings

Bang Bang Canteen – Vietnamese Street Food

Day 10 & 11 – Gyeongdong Market | National Folk Museum | Style Nanda | Changdeokgung Palace | Myeongdong

E. Pellicci – Charming east end old school cafe

Dan Doherty x Mama Lan Duck dumpling takeover – Mama Lan Stratford

Chi Kitchen – Making roti’s Pan Asian restaurant

Wright Brothers Soho Oyster House – The night I battled with my food

A Farfetch Easter – the chocolate factory

Barbecoa Butchery Masterclass

Yuki Gomi for Yutaka blogger event

Shikumen – Dim Sum time

Ichiryu – Epic Hakata Udon House

Torregrosa Seafood Paella recipe – Rennie bloggers mystery box challenge

#RennieHappyEating Event – Rennie and SORTEDFood

Tibits – A vegan love story