Melikeyuk
Based in London (and soon to be Hong Kong), Melikey is a Scottish thirtysomething girl who after 10 years of working in the city has escaped the treadmill and is injecting a bit more fun and adventure into her life! In this blog she will share her experience of the sights,sounds and tastes of London and beyond!
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MeLikeyUK
http://melikeyuk.blogspot.com/
Based in London (and soon to be Hong Kong), Melikey is a Scottish thirtysomething girl who after 10 years of working in the city has escaped the treadmill and is injecting a bit more fun and adventure into her life! In this blog she will share her experience of the sights,sounds and tastes of London and Beyond!
LATEST ARTICLES ( 136 )
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Thai Cucumber Salad – A Light Starter to Remember
Thai Cucumber Salad When it’s as warm as it has been lately (our temperature gauge recorded a whopping 37 degrees yesterday), the heat tends to suppress the... Read more
Posted on 23 May 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Celebrating Sandwich Week Vietnamese Style with a Pork Bánh Mì
Vietnamese Pork Banh Mi I have just come back from a long weekend in Hanoi where I was able to feast on a few Vietnamese delights. Read more
Posted on 16 May 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
The Versatile Blogger Award
Isn’t the blogosphere just full of great people? I woke up yesterday morning to find that I had been nominated for The Versatile Blogger Award by Fabulous... Read more
Posted on 10 May 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Refreshing Fruit Salad Including a Very Hairy Fruit!
Refreshing Fruit Salad The last few days have been very humid, the air is thick and heavy and I’ve been parched most mornings when I wake up. I think Spring mus... Read more
Posted on 03 May 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Ten Reasons Why I Prefer Food Festivals in Hong Kong
I first discovered the Taste festivals of the UK in 2007 when we were staying in Bath for the weekend. I was pleasantly surprised. The event was not too busy fo... Read more
Posted on 26 April 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
A Trip to Macau and Canton Restaurant
Poached Chicken topped with Sichuan Chilli and Peanut Sauce I hadn’t really heard of Macau until about a year ago when my hubbie recounted a tale of his gamblin... Read more
Posted on 15 March 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
End of an Era for MelikeyUK ....
Some of you may have noticed I have been a little quiet of late. Reason being....I have been "living it up" as it were on the other side of the globe, er, Hong... Read more
Posted on 03 March 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Arrival in Hong Kong
Hong Kong Skyline - View from TST Guess what? An exciting new blog to recount my adventures in Asia! For those of you that know me, you will know that I am... Read more
Posted on 28 February 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Saying Au Revoir to Paris
L'Arc De Triomphe - a 10 minute walk from the studio Last month was full of mixed emotions. Why? Because we were heading out to Paris for a few days but also... Read more
Posted on 27 October 2011 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Book Review: Comfort & Spice by Niamh Shields
It is thanks to Niamh's Eat Like a Girl blog and her tweets that I have learned about Sumac and Fiddleheads. I really enjoy reading her blog posts as she... Read more
Posted on 27 September 2011 BOOKS, FOOD & DRINK -
Running a Cake Business: Points to Consider
First of all, I should mention I do not run a cake making business, nor do I profess to be adept at producing perfectly presented cakes. No, I leave that job... Read more
Posted on 17 September 2011 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
My Obvious Choice of Dish Using Olives : Linguine Puttanesca
I have been wanting to write this blog entry for some time but with everyday life, commitments and holidays taking over, time has elapsed and we are already in... Read more
Posted on 15 September 2011 DESTINATIONS, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Rhubarb Crème Brûlée Without the Cream
Although we are in our first week of September, I am not yet willing to say goodbye to Summer. I had some rhubarb in the freezer and wanted to put it to good... Read more
Posted on 05 September 2011 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Doing "Lady Things" at The Berkeley Health Club and Spa, Knightsbridge
Way back in December my loving husband gave me a voucher for The Perfect Retreat package at The Berkeley Health Club and Spa in Knightsbridge. Read more
Posted on 28 August 2011 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
A Weekend to Remember: Food Blogger Connect 2011
FBC Logo It all started with a simple tweet "Olives from Spain are delicious, nutritional and versatile #FBC11". This was the winning quote that got me access t... Read more
Posted on 21 August 2011 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Strawberry and Nectarine Parfait with Maple Granola
I will never quite look at Porridge Oats in the same way again. Growing up in Scotland, my father used to take porridge for breakfast during the winter months... Read more
Posted on 08 August 2011 DESTINATIONS, FOOD & DRINK -
What Can You Do with Greek Yoghurt?
Way back in April, I was invited to take part in a Total Greek Yoghurt Masterclass from Beth over at Jam and Cream. What would the day entail for fellow foodie... Read more
Posted on 07 August 2011 FOOD & DRINK, TRAVEL -
Strawberry Verrine
Got a lot of strawberries left over from your stash and stuck for ideas on how to use them? Well, you could rustle up a Strawberry, Basil and Lime Smoothie, or... Read more
Posted on 02 August 2011 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
A Taste of Greece : Grilled Aubergine with Mint and Feta
A Taste of Greece: Grilled Aubergine with Mint and Feta Warning! Never underestimate the taste of grilled aubergine, if you do you'll be missing out on a rich,... Read more
Posted on 29 July 2011 DESTINATIONS, FOOD & DRINK, TRAVEL -
Book Review: Ocean Voyage by Mark Jordan
Ocean Voyage: A book of gigantic proportions! A couple of weeks ago, the book, Ocean Voyage arrived at the MeLikeyUK residence with an almighty crash, bang... Read more
Posted on 26 July 2011 BOOKS, CULTURE, FOOD & DRINK, TRAVEL