The Giaconda Dining Rooms, one of London’s hidden gems

Posted by petra08 on January 15, 2013 · Leave a Comment 

One of my foodie friends once said to me “go to The Giaconda Dining Room, you will like it” and he was very, very right. Sometimes it is so nice to have friends that know you! This was a few years ago and ever since I have been coming back here and every time the … Continue reading →

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A traditional Swedish Christmas dinner with lots of snow

Posted by petra08 on December 11, 2012 · 2 Comments 

I was going to Sweden for a couple of meetings and a Swedish company Christmas dinner. Already on the way I was thinking about Swedish foods and one of my absolute favourites is bleak roe. The bleak roe is eaten with sour cream, finely chopped red onion, finely chopped chive and toasted biroche or blinis. This flavour … Continue reading →

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Saturday in Notting Hill and a healthy seafood burger

Posted by petra08 on May 20, 2012 · Leave a Comment 

Saturday my friend and myself had finally managed to meet up. We met for a Saturday lunch at the Notting Hill Brasserie.There was so much to catch up on we talked non stop! It is a lovely place, a quiet oasis in the middle of a busy Notting Hill. Both my friend and myself went … Continue reading →

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Indulgent seafood dinner and fun at Harry’s Bar

Posted by petra08 on April 4, 2012 · 2 Comments 

The last of the trio of blogs about Paris. It is a city to live life and what better than to go for an indulgent seafood dinner! We decided to stop by Harrys Bar on 5 Rue Daunou on the way. The drinks are a little pricey but oh my they are strong! The evening … Continue reading →

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