This classic teacake recipe deserves a spot in every baker’s cookbook. Ingredients – 80g unsalted butter, chopped, at room temperature. – 100g (1/2 cup) caster sugar. – 1 egg. – 1 tsp vanilla extract. – 225g (1 1/2 cups) self-raising flour. – 2 small pink lady apples, peeled, cored, coarsely grated. – 125ml (1/2 cup) milk. […]
Where does chocolate come from? Chocolate comes from the beans of the cacao tree which was originally cultivated by the Mayans 2,500 years ago. After the beans are harvested from the tree, they are allowed to ferment and dry out before they’re cleaned and turned into a paste. It’s then pressurized to form chocolate liquor […]
Set on Hamilton Island’s northern-most tip (Queensland), qualia is the perfect place from which to explore the beautiful Australian icons of the region, including Whitehaven Beach and the Great Barrier Reef. Hamilton Island is fringed by coral and is part of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. One of Queensland’s Whitsunday group of islands, Hamilton […]
Located on the exotic north coast of the Dominican Republic and directly on the water, Casa Colonial Beach & Spa is the ultimate, world-class seaside resort. This tastefully intimate resort features an exceptional fusion of old-world elegance with distinctly contemporary style. The resort sets its colonial chic vibe with sheer curtains, eclectic furnishings, fabric light […]
Our friends from the iconic Beach Club at the Carlton Cannes shared with us their favourite cocktails from the French, Italian, Mexican, and Brazilian Rivieras for you to enjoy at home. French Riviera – 1930 This creation refers to the opening date of the Carlton Beach Club, which was the first private beach […]
Boost Your Home-Chef Skills with Cooking Classes Food and wine connect us with destinations in a way few other things can. Even better? Learning a new recipe to bring a taste of vacation home with you. In Japan, master chefs teach techniques for perfectly rolled sushi, chewy gyoza, and soul-soothing ramen, or learn how complex […]