This modern beef lok lak recipe delivers a delicious classic Cambodian pepper beef dish, prepared traditionally with Kampot pepper, but presented in a more contemporary form. This local favourite, which for many Cambodians is their national dish, was one of the inspirations for the creative Cambodian canapés that we concocted for a spread of finger … Read more
This sweet pork belly with boiled eggs recipe is a firm favourite when placed on the table in a typical Cambodian feast. It’s a simple recipe, but one that has everyone eyeing off that last piece of unctuous pork belly and mopping up the remaining sauce. This Cambodian sweet pork belly with boiled eggs recipe … Read more
Creative Cambodian canapés for easy holiday entertaining was what was on my mind when I started to experiment with different ways of presenting traditional Cambodian dishes. I wanted to create Cambodian hors d’oeuvres or finger food that could be eaten in a bite or three. They’re perfect for casual get-togethers as well as more formal … Read more
A walk along Doha Corniche, the city’s wonderful waterfront promenade, makes for a fabulous introduction to the city. One of the things we love most about the Qatar capital is its stunning location set around a turquoise bay. Doha’s name comes from the word ‘dohat’, which is Arabic for ‘bay’, so it makes sense to begin your … Read more
Our Doha shopping guide covers everything from atmospheric Souq Waqif, where artisans craft gold jewellery in tiny ateliers and locals sip coffee and smoke sheesha in breezy squares, to the shiny shopping malls that house luxury designer stores. Like the United Arab Emirates’ cities of Dubai and Abu Dhabi, shopping in Qatar’s capital Doha is a real delight, … Read more