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On a visit to the Museum of London today I learnt some interesting historical food facts....

Text: In the Middle Ages children drank weak beer because it was safer than drinking dirty water.

Text: London's first Indian restaurant has opened in Portman Square in 1810.

Text: The sandwich was made popular by the Earl of Sandwich in 1762 because he could play cards while eating.

To go with the sandwich theme a great cheese sandwich with salad cream to dip in....hmmmm! This combo is amazing, please try if you haven't!!

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Text from image: 'Fish and chips were brought to the UK by Jewish refugees expelled from Portugal in the 17th Century'

This image caught my attention whilst travelling on the underground in London today.  It is part of Refugee Week which starts on Monday 20th June.

Review: Samarra Pasar Sate and Wine, Jakarta, Java, Indonesia

Entering Samarra you feel transported to another world with the dim lighting, seductive colours and textures, exotic elephant and camel sculptures, tantalising aromas of sate and spices, and the complimentary Middle Eastern music.

Named after the beautiful ancient city of Samarra in Iraq this atmospheric restaurant and bar were established by the Tugu Hotel group in order to ‘bring back to life the beauty and glory of the ancient city of Samarra during the times of Mesopotamia, Babylon, Syriana, and Persia.’

This distinctive location with different rooms and roof-top split level bar provides the perfect backdrop for a memorable dining experience.  However, it won’t be just the gorgeous surroundings and welcoming staff that you remember…oh no, the food is exquisite and will leave you lusting for more!  The sate really is out of this world – perfectly cooked and marinated meat is served on charcoal in stylish clay pots. Beware though, the menu here is vast and bursting with appetising options which will be difficult to choose between!