Hey there and welcome to Roamingtaste!
Iโm Sylvie Taylorโa recipe developer, food photographer, videographer, and, most importantly, the main taste tester behind every dish youโll find here.
My love for baking began in childhood, and as a self-taught baker, Iโve spent years perfecting made-from-scratch recipes that are approachable, reliable, and full of flavor.
What you can find here
Roamingtaste was created from a passion for exploring international foodโparticularly bakingโand sharing dishes Iโve discovered on my travels. Whether itโs a traditional favorite or a modern twist on a classic, my goal is to show you that baking can be simple, fun, and done with ingredients you likely already have in your kitchen.
Here, youโll find trustworthy recipes paired with step-by-step instructions and detailed notes explaining each ingredientโs role (plus the best substitutes, where needed). My camera helps capture every step so you can feel confident bringing these dishes to life in your own kitchen, while honing your baking skills along the way.
Letโs dive into the joy of bakingโone recipe at a time!
Dishes I'd bake you
More about me:
- Iโm completely self-taught in the kitchen, driven by a passion for creating and sharing recipes that bring people together.
- Many of the international recipes here are the result of deep research, crafted to stay true to their traditional roots while being approachable for home bakers like you.
- I grew up in New Zealandโs and now call London home, but my heart will always have a special place for the ocean.
- Behind every photo is my trusty Canon 600D, a companion Iโve relied on since 2011 to capture the essence of each recipe.
Thanks so much for stopping byโI hope you enjoy what you see and feel inspired to stick around and bake along with me!
If you want to reach out with questions or whether we can work together, feel free to get in touch at sylvie@roamingtaste.com.
How to support Roamingtaste
There are a LOT of expenses involved in running this website. If you love my recipes, you can help support what I do in several ways!
- Leave a rating and review the recipes you love.
- Share with loved ones who would also love it!
- Follow along on my socials and engage with my sponsored content.
- Whilst there are advertisements on this website, they don't create much income, so if you love the recipes and would like to donate you can do so here.
Please note all images, unless otherwise stated, are my own and therefore ask for permission before copying or using them in any way.
Denice Schneider
Hi Sylvie,
Just discovered your website which I shall roam about on later, when I have more time.
I found your Icelandic Cornflake Cookies and as I am off to Iceland next month (terrifed of freezing while there as this Kiwi is one who feels the cold in a big way even though I live in the North East of England) I thought I would look at some recipes from Iceland. I hear that they eat a lot of lamb so am hoping to find some lamb recipes on here. My partner is a very set in his ways Pom and doesnt eat anything weird so we can only go places that serves good plain food and as he ist keen on fish I thought maybe a couple of Icelandic lamb recipes would be good to get him used to Icelandic food - mind he does do sweet things.
I shall enjoy roaming about your website looking for recipes and will send your url to my daughter back in New Zealand as she loves to cook and try out new recipes as well.
Sylvie Taylor
Hi Denice! Ohhhh that's very exciting. Well I can let you know now that we found lots of vegetable soup in most places whilst traveling around Iceland (I went with my dad who hates the cold too, but it'll win you over with it's charming ways ;)) Also, hot dogs are the most popular fast food and they're much the same as what you've likely tried elsewhere. Oh and if you find a bakery, definitely give some of their baked goods a go - warming cardamom flavors, but also a little Kiwi in feel. Really hope you have a wonderful time over there and hope you give those cornflake cookies a go sometime.
Jocelyn Coppins
Hello Sylvie
What a beautiful site you have created,I absolutely love it and hope to use your recipes.
Talked to your mum this morning who told me about your website.
Still in Melbourne, literally just surviving cos economically my husbands work is tough and I only work part-time.
However I am starting a course in Aged Care and JOhn will later in the year so we can find employment in a stable sector and maybe move home in a cupola years.
Your travel tips are great and I need to have a thorough read of your site.
Thank you so much for it and take care
Love
Jocelyn
Sylvie
Hey lovely Jocelyn,
So wonderful to hear from you. Sounds like its tough there, but I know things will work out and you can always go back to old New Zealand if in doubt. Thanks so much for stopping by and keep me updated on how you are. Even though we're far apart in distance your still in my thoughts. Lot of love, Sylvie