Baklavas Made with Love

[Unfortunately this business has since ceased operations] These Middle Eastern sweets are delicious! Al Beik baklavas might be less sweet than you expect, but they still burst with nutty, spicy and honey flavors and, as I don’t like exceedingly sweet flavors, I find them perfect for my palate. Plus, the owner and the chefs are incredibly nice people…

The British Kitchen’s baked goods are to DIE for

[Unfortunately the baker repatriated and The British Kitchen doesn’t exist anymore. Shanghai can be cruel] I don’t even know where to start with this review. Oh wait I should start saying that James is the most lovely baker/architect that I’ve ever met and whatever he bakes is heaven. I’ve tried a range of his delicious…

Where to Find Good Foie Gras in Shanghai?

I’ve had much foie gras throughout my life, I’ve had industrial, home made, rustic, and of many different grades up to the top ones. Pierre’s Foie Gras is indeed one of the best I’ve tried, and definitely the best I’ve had in Shanghai. I particularly appreciated the effort by Pierre to bring such a traditional…