Oooh another favorite cocktail! This is a great time in the F1 Calendar when so many favorites come up all in a row!
Read MoreThis year was the last F1 race in Malaysia at the Sepang International Circuit. A farewell of sorts as F1 has been racing in Malaysia for 19 years. I suppose the world keeps spinning and things change, but it will be sad to say goodbye to a great race, and that also made this my last chance to make some great food!
Read MoreThis weekend is the Malaysian Grand Prix at the Sepang circuit in Kuala Lumpur. Another exciting race that is sure to be hot and very likely stormy.
Read MoreApparently the Singapore Sling is a hotly debated cocktail with a hundred origin stories and no agreement on what the original recipe is nor what the best modern version is. However the debate turns out, I land on the side of delicious.
Read MoreIt is hard to say what is truly "Singaporean" cuisine. What I do know is that Singaporean cuisine is vibrant, complex, and incorporates many different cultures including influences Malay, Chinese, Indonesian, Indian, Peranakan and Western traditions. I tried my best for this race to find some definitively Singaporean dishes. See what you think!
Read MoreI love all kinds of Spring Rolls. Fresh Thai spring rolls with shrimp or tofu dipped in sweet chili or peanut sauce, fried Chinese spring rolls with cabbage and carrots dipped in sweet and sour sauce, Philipino lumpia with their crispy edges and delicious porkiness. With thier own unique character, these are a new addition to this list of loves!
Read MoreKaya toast is an extremely popular breakfast and snack throughout Singapore and Malaysia.
Read MoreSingapore is on my short list of far-off countries to visit. As well as my short list for F1 races to go to.
Read MoreThese are Giada Di Laurentis's Nonna's Lemon Ricotta Muffins, with the added joy of almond extract. Who can resist an Italian Grandmother's recipe?
Read MoreIt tastes like something I would find in a tiny gelateria and say "ooh that's different!"
Read More"A Spritz is always effervescent."
Read MoreMonza is one of the classic F1 tracks, and it resides in the Lombardy region of Italy. Lombard cuisine is known particularly for a particular kind of Risotto made with saffron (Risotto alla Milanese) and for deep braises like Osso Buco.
Read MoreSuper simple and beyond delicious Caprese Salad's are one of my favorite summer meals. I usually have a huge tomato crop every summer and we live off these for three glorious months.
Read More“To experience the truly Belgian addiction, make sure to serve a small bowl of homemade mayonnaise, strongly flavored with mustard, to dip your frites in and a fresh pint of beer to wash it all down”
Read MoreZwack Unicum is a Hungarian liqueur known for its sweet-bitterness and herbal notes. Great in a cocktail!
Read MoreI love the names of Hungarian dishes: goulash, paprikash, balushka. They sound so warm and comforting. This dish definitely met those criteria. Since we have a great beef source we went with a nice beef stew for this year's race. So easy, and so much flavor. The long cooking time develops the flavors nicely and the paprika really shines in this stew.
Read MoreBanoffee pie is the splendid combination of toffee, banana, and a mile high layer of freshly whipped cream.
Read MoreBritish food gets a bad rap. But honestly I love everything I've made for British races, and I loved everything I ate when I was in London 10 years ago. I love comfort food and that is exactly what I made for this year.
Read MoreBright, fresh, and tangy this potato salad is what potatoes dream to be made in to. Serve with Austrian Steak or anything off of a grill, or just eat it on it's own and enjoy the herby tangy goodness.
Read MoreLinzer Torte hails from the city of Linz, Austria. Made with a crust of blended nuts and a filling of tart raspberry jam, it is a beauty.
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