Hey there and welcome to Roamingtaste!
I'm Sylvie Taylor, the recipe researcher, developer, photographer, videographer and main taste tester of all recipes on this website.
A self taught baker who has been in the kitchen all my life, perfecting approachable recipes using the freshest seasonal ingredients!
Roamingtaste was created with the intent to create dishes that I'd either eaten or simply heard of on my travels in the hopes there are others who wanted to expand their baking beyond dishes they know.
International food, particularly baking, doesn't need to be difficult, complicated or involve ingredients you have to source from all over and that is what this website is here to show you.
What you can find here
You will find seasonal recipes either creating dishes you know and love with a modern twist or a traditional international dish using ingredients you likely already have in your kitchen. With step-by-step instructions to help you bake in your own kitchen alongside clear notes on what each ingredient is for (as well as the best substitutes, where possible). The recipe researcher, developer, photographer, videographer and main taste tester of all recipes on this website.
Thing's I'd bake you
Fun facts about me:
I'm completely self taught in the kitchen.
Lot's of the international recipes here have been thoroughly researched to try and provide the most traditional dishes.
I grew up in New Zealand, but reside in London and have a deep love for the ocean.
The camera of choice is a Canon 600D which has been a trusty and steadfast piece of my life since two thousand and eleven.
Thanks for stopping by, I hope enjoy what you see and stick around a while.
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.
- I don't use advertisements or pop ups on this blog to make it a welcoming place, so if you would like to donate to keep me going, it would be greatly appreciated and 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