Authentic Portuguese Francesinha Recipe & Porto Sauce | Ruby’s Kitchen Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This post has affiliate links. If you buy through one of these links, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Francesinha In the early 1950s, a Portuguese barman and chef, Daniel David da Silva, invented a Goliath of the sandwich industry and named it Francesinha, meaning 'little Frenchie' or 'little French girl'. While working in France and Belgium, he encountered quite often the French croque -monsieur sandwich(cheese & ham sandwich). He adapted this while working in a restaurant, Relaleira in Porto (the birthplace of Francesinha), by adding thick layers of local meats, covering it with melted cheese and finally drenching it in a hot. spicy tomato- and beer-based sauce. Not only does it sound yummy, but over the years it went on to become a culinary icon of Porto. I savour...

Singapore's Crystal Jade-Style Mixed Fried Rice Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This post has affiliate links. If you buy through one of these links, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Wherever I travel, I always make room for a culinary journey. That's because I am always searching for flavours that satisfy my taste buds, and flavours I can recreate back home at Ruby's Kitchen with tweaks to available ingredients. Cantonese mixed fried, which we had at Michelin-starred Crystal Jade in Singapore, is one such redefined humble staple prepared by Ruby's Kitchen's head chef. From Ruby’s Kitchen , here is an authentic s recipe to master dry grain separation, vibrant flavour balance, and delicate wok hei right on your home stove. GASTRONOMY: RUBY'S KITCHEN Crystal Jade-Style Mixed Fried Rice Recreating Singapore's Signature Wok-Charred Fine Dining Classic at Ho...

Granada’s Moorish Flavours: Djej w Roz in Ruby’s Kitchen Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This post has affiliate links. If you buy through one of these links, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Discovering Lebanese Roast Chicken & Spiced Rice (Djej w Roz) As dusk settled, we stepped out of our hotel to get a feel for Granada at night and then find a place to dine out. The warmth of the pedestrianised cobblestone paths enveloped us in a wisp of evening breeze. The surroundings beguiled us. When we stepped onto narrow bylanes, we were greeted by tempting eateries, most of them Lebanese and Mediterranean cuisine, jostling for space with their Spanish counterparts and pubs.  Levantine Classic: Djej w Roz We finally decided on a joint which was packed with diners. We prefer such packed-up joints. We always prefer bustling eateries, and once again, our instincts proved right. Our appetite grew, fed...

  Vatican City: The Heart of Papal Rome A Sacred Pilgrimage: Exploring Vatican City, St. Peter’s Basilica & Sistine Chapel Vatican To the west of the river Tiber is the Vatican, the pilgrimage centre of Rome. It is supposedly the holiest Catholic shrine. The world's largest church in the smallest country, its central dome dominates the skyline of papal Rome. It took over a century (1506 to 1626) to build this massive basilica, and it was built over the church set up by Emperor Constantine I in the fourth century. The Church stands on the high altar, beneath which lies the grave of Simon (St. Peter, head of Jesus' twelve apostles).  St. Peter was the first Pope and was crucified head down (according to his wish) during the reign of Nero, a persecutor of Christians. Adjoining the basilica is St. Peter’s Square, where thousands of people gather during liturgies presided over by the Pope, such as Christmas, New Year, etc. To the Vatican by metro The apartment,...