Holiday Food

Hiya!

Well here is the 2nd part of my catch up blogging on my food ventures.

March

Welcome to Portugal! This is my food venture in Portugal but I didn't have enough time to take pictures nor did we venture out much as Z got ill over there and luckily I bought some Calpol over because having a sick toddler in a foreign country was no fun at all.

My view from the lovely Hotel Vila Petra. The staff at this amazing hotel are very welcoming and friendly. I would highly recommend this hotel if you're on a family holiday in Albufeira. 

http://www.vilapetra.com/pt/

 McDonalds 

I know its bad but I wanted to try their menu and so I ended up with a  CBO burger. The CBO burger was like a normal McChicken burger but with added bacon and onions. I took the bacon out as I'm not a fan of bacon. The Fanta was sweeter and less fizzy compared to the UK one. 

Inside the McDonalds there was a separate counter called McCafe and they sold macaroons and desserts!! I was too full after my meal to try any of these yummy treats but I wish they have it here in the UK. 

We went to the Praia da Oura beach which was within a reasonable walking distance from our hotel and had lunch in a restaurant there.

Beef with Vegetables and Black Olives
S ordered this but it was very salty so he didn't finish it off. 

Seafood Wrap
When I looked at the menu I assumed that I was getting a tortilla wrap but instead I was given a cold crepe with spring onions. I ate it but couldn't enjoy it as the wrap was soft and the texture was not right so I left half of the wrap.

I was still peckish and so I ordered a Strawberry crepe with Ice cream and cream! I shared treat with Z and he loved it so much he ate nearly all of it!

Seafood Spaghetti 
I just love seafood and this was so yummy. The seafood was so fresh and the sauce wasn't over powering. I ate it all!!

Beef Steak Portuguese style
This is nicer than it looks, full of lovely juices and the potatoes was just right and not too soggy as the juice soaked into it.

I bought Z these Ice cream as a treat for when he was being good in the hotel. They both tasted like vanilla ice cream which wasn't anything special but atleast it kept him quiet for 2 days.

We had a nightmare of a journey on the way back from Portugal! I wish I could forget lol. We had a late flight back which was 8.45pm but the flight was delayed for 30 minutes; Z ears popped and he was screaming and shouting and throwing up whilst he kept crying for my mum and sister who was back in London and he was so tired but couldn't sleep.

anyways..

The next day we visited one of my favourite local places. Viet Baguette in Woolwich. I missed this place so much especially as it just re-opened around the open in a bigger location.

Homemade Soya Milk
I normally go for the Vietnamese Ice Coffee but they told me that they started selling soya milk so I thought I'd give it a go. The taste is very nice but it was missing sugar which would of made it easier to drink. 

Summer Rolls
I have to always this starter as its so fresh but I must warn you that it does make you very full very quickly. 

Vietnamese Spring Rolls
These spring rolls are fried to perfection, they aren't too greasy and when you bite into it the skins crunchy and the filling is very tender. 

Bun Bo Hue
I love this although I do need to add more chilli sauce as I love it spicy. The beef was not over cooked and the soup was refreshing and even typing about it makes my mouth water! 
If you're ever around Woolwich you must try this place! They make amazing baguettes aswell!

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Viet-Baguette/553752767981737

TC

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2014!!

Hello!

WOW! Its 2014 now and tbh I gave up blogging but thought why not keep to it so this will be my new years resolution.
To blog atleast once a week! LOL

How have you lovely readers been? Hope you've had a great start to the new year if not here is some lovely homemade cakes that me and my sister Judy made for my friends birthday!! YUMMM :P

Fruit Birthday Cake with KitKats and Banoffee Minion Cupcakes!!

Fruit Birthday Cake:

Sponge: Vanilla

Filling: Fresh Cream, Strawberry Jam and Fruit Cocktail

Covering: Fresh Cream

Topping: Mango, Strawberry, Blueberries, Kiwi, Peaches and Grapes

Border: KitKat 

Extra(s): Chocolate Plaque (Bought but hand written)

The fruits we placed on the cake was sour due to it not being rip (learnt from that mistake, lol) but it looked amazing! As a first attempt me and Judy are very proud of it even though it got a little mashed on the way to the venue xD

Banoffee Minion Cupcakes:

Sponge: Banana Sponge

Filling: Caramel

Topping: Caramel Buttercream

Decorations: Hand made minions and Gru's Logo 

Ok.. I admit the minions don't look like minions but I'm still pleased with my first attempt at using icing! I didn't realise how hard it was to shape stuff from fondant icing. I tried using a youtube video but that didn't help much as I couldn't keep up so in the end we gave up and made our own xD 

The taste: OMG! the caramel hardened inside of the cake aswell as the caramel buttercream so it was more of a banana cupcake *sighs* 

But as people say, "Try and try again and you will succeed!"

Lets hope so... (Fingers Crossed) 

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Half&Half Fruit Cake!!

Half&Half Birthday Cake:

Sponge: Chocolate(Top) and Vanilla(Bottom)

Filling: Fresh Cream and Fruit Cocktail

Topping: Kiwi, Grapes, Blackcurrants, Cherries, Strawberries and Raspberries covered in Strawberry Fruit jel

Border: Milk Chocolate Fingers and White Chocolate Fingers

Extra(s): Homemade "23" Milk Chocolate plaque

I call this the surprise cake as you don't realise that its half chocolate and half vanilla until you cut into it. This cake is definitely an improvement as it tasted so much nicer (no sour fruits so lesson DID learn!). 

I must also admit that the Strawberry jel ruined the appearance of the cake but it was needed in order for the fruits to stay fresh as the venue was in a club! It was a fun night.. .. .. From what I could remember lol..

Anyways I will post new cake updates when we make them (lol)

Thank-You for reading 

TC x