Dining

When Gordon Ramsay stalks the kitchen on shows such as Hell’s Kitchen, striking fear into the hearts of wannabee masterchefs, does he remind you of anyone? Darth Vader perhaps?  Someone obviously thought so, as a video’s emerged with Ramsay’s best and most brutal lines dubbed over scenes from Star Wars …

Italian ice, known in Italy as granita, is a wonderful summer treat. But you don’t have to visit your local gelato shop to enjoy a taste of this refreshing dessert. You can easily make Italian ice at home. Just as long as you follow these simple guidelines: How To Make …

You already make a mean guacamole but what other tantalizing dishes could you be whipping up with avocado? We’ve rounded up our favorite ways of cooking with avocado to give you some ideas. You’ll find everything from tasty appetizers and hearty salads to satisfying soups and exciting main courses – …

Are you curious about cooking with coconut flour? If you’ve been looking for coconut flour recipes then you’ve come to the right place. Coconut flour lends a nice texture and a bit of a tropical flavour to baked goods. This trendy ingredient is big with vegans and the gluten-free crowd because …

Robertas Daskevičius is a freelance food photographer, based in Lithuania. This year he has started his personal non commercial project called 52 times, which recently has been named the best blog in Lithuania. The idea of the project is to make different food photoshoots with different chefs every week of …

Thousands of years of history, culture and cuisine reflected in one unique island setting make Sicily one of Italy’s most complete and popular tourist destinations. Afterall, as they say: “To have seen Italy without having seen Sicily is not to have seen Italy at all.” And where better to get …

Want to master your spice cupboard or herb garden and not sure where to start? Let us help you unravel a new culinary world with these 7 simple lists of herbs and spices that will add depth, flavour, texture and colour to your food, as well as taking you on an …

Instagram is blowing up with gorgeous renditions of savory yogurt. But do you know what this trend is all about? Let’s take a closer look. What is savory yogurt? Savory yogurt, also known as vegetable yogurt, is a growing trend in the West. It is similar to smoothie bowls with …

A Taste of Albania This week at Fine Dining Lovers we kicked things off with a spectacular dining tour of Albania. We traveled to Tirana, the nation’s capital, to sample a taste of exquisite local cuisine and the flavors of the nearby mountains. Join us as we discover where to …

In a time when sharing food photos on Social Media has become part of our daily lives, publisher Gestalten has released a new book on food staging and photography as a source of visual and artistic exploration.  Visual Food. Contemporary Food Staging and Photography explores different styles of capturing food …