Armchair Traveller

Tropical Aperol Thai Tea

The highly anticipated third season of The White Lotus is set in Thailand and is streaming now. We say that’s cause enough to celebrate. With that in mind, we’ve brought together ingredients from the show’s three locations—Hawaii, Italy and Thailand—to create the perfect party sipper. Pre-batched cocktails are the way to go when hosting friends for a binge- watching sesh. Although it’s not essential, you can pull out all the stops and impress your guests by garnishing with an edible or paper white flower, as a nod to the show’s name.

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Table of Trashy Nacho Tots

Chef’s Table’s cult following rejoiced with the announcement of the show’s return. This includes its Legends series for the show’s 10th anniversary plus the 7th Volume and an awe-worthy spinoff, Noodles. Since Chef’s Table showcases culinary all-stars from around the globe and the ultimate upscale dining voyeurism, it’s all but impossible to replicate something comparable at home. That’s why we’re recommending a snack sidekick that’s the polar opposite. Indulging in something more suited to a TV table over a chef’s table is sure to bring a smile to your face. The kitsch-value alone deserves a chef’s kiss.

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Chicago Beef Cheater Deep-Dish Lasagna

We’ll likely see a fresh season of The Bear in the coming months. Its return will be sweet relief after the cliffhanger ending. While waiting for the release of the next instalment, we’ve been toying around and testing a recipe for when it does drop. Since this show is a love letter to Chicago, home to beloved deep-dish pizza and Italian beef sandwiches, it only seemed right to bring the Windy City’s most popular dishes together for the ultimate mash-up comfort food dish. Is it perfect for digging into while bingeing? Yes, chef.

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