Kabocha is a type of squash, often called a Japanese pumpkin. It is small-medium in size (around 25-30cm diameter). Its flesh is bright orange which contrasts beautifully with its dark green skin. They are also pretty easy to grow. And it is a truth universally acknowledged that home-grown vegetables are always more delicious than shop…
Japanese horror houses are like a ghost train without the train. But they are a lot scarier – as well as being loads of fun!
Ecuador’s capital has plenty to see and there are loads of day trips in the surrounding area as well. Here’s a guide to visiting Quito
Alderney is the third largest of the Channel Islands. A walk around Alderney is one of the loveliest things to do when visiting.
It’s autumn in the UK, which means it’s the perfect season for foraging for fruit and mushrooms in the countryside. We are lucky to have many sloe (blackthorn) bushes in our local area and one of our favourite things to do at this time of year is to make sloe gin. Sloe gin is a…
Sumo wrestling is Japan’s national sport. There are six tournaments a year. Here’s a guide to watching a basho and how to get sumo Tokyo tickets.
How to make Thai green curry – here’s a recipe for one of our favourites, a dish that is easy to make, filling and utterly delicious.
A visit to the Faroe Islands, a tiny archipelago in the Atlantic, is well worth undertaking. They are stunningly beautiful.
Visiting the Yokohama Ramen Museum in Japan offers an interesting history of the popular noodles as well as regional tasty treats.
Dashi is fundamental to Japanese cooking -a stock that is absolutely packed full of umami flavour. Here’s our Japanese dashi stock recipe.
