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A little Guide to Seminyak, Bali

Eat • Shop

One of the best parts of travelling is finding one off pieces to bring home and remember your trip by, whether that’s a bottle of wine, a toothpaste you love or something more extravagant. I can never stop myself having a little wander around the shops. Seminyak is a great area for just that. These were my favourite spots.

Biku

This little cafe is a treat in every way. So popular it’s necessary to have a reservation most evenings. The food is asian fusion in the cafe/bistro culture way. The food is wonderful and you will easily find ten things you want to order but the real treat is the location, a 150 year old teak jogio.

Shop Carga, Kerobokan, Bali, Indonesia

Carga

A super chic earthy but modern homewares store. I loved the linen and wood pieces. There were also really cute baby clothes, fabrics and great small pieces perfect for holiday presents.

Sabia

Sabia is a great example of a modern regional designer. The clothes are nearly all made of tie-dye or ikat fabric. however they are modern and clean in colour and cut. Instead of the 90s garish tie-dye colour ways, theirs are muted in greys, navy, oatmeal and the occasion chic pop of colour – normally hermes orange. I bought a wonderful pair of wide leg silk pants, but I loved the underwear and dresses too.

Shop Magali Pascal, Seminyak, Bali, Indonesia

Magali Pascal

Understated and relaxed. This brand is an Balinese take on Isabel Marant, Vanessa Bruno and Zimmerman all rolled into one. I ended up trying half the shop on. The price point is great and they sell online.

Shop Tirta Naga Gallery, Kerobokan Kelod, Bali, Indonesia

Tirta Naga

There are lots of ‘antique’ homeware/culture shops in Bali, many sell similar products. Some are better than others, in terms of both quality and taste. I found this shop had a lovely selection of old and new items, the price wasn’t too high for ‘touristy’ items and the quality was good.

Lulu Yasmine

A little racy and sexy but with some wonderful pieces. I loved the jewellery and belts which were studded leather and layered.

Coco Moku

This shop is filled with beach friendly resort clothes, colourful silks and embellished white dresses. They had a huge selection of off-the-shoulder pieces which were very pretty. Well worth a good rail dig and try on.

Photos by Peony Lim

Food

Corn and Dill Pancakes

Fish • Savoury • Sides • Starters • Vegetarian

This recipe is an addiction, as such I have also been known to use a cheat to make it, replacing my home-made pancake batter with a mix (I like Aunt Jemima's Original Pancake and Waffle Mix). This makes the recipe incredibly quick to make.

1

Pancakes

Sift Sugar, Flour, Baking Soda and Salt.
Beat Eggs till foamy, add Sour Cream, Melted Butter and Milk – beat to combine.
Fold the flower into the egg mix – DO NOT OVER MIX! A few lumps are good, it makes the pancakes light when they cook.
Rest batter in the fridge for minimum 30mins.
Slice the Corn off the cob and add to the mix along with the Dill.
Heat a non-stick pan over a medium heat and brush it with melted butter.
Pour a large spoonful of batter onto the pad and cook until bubbles appear then flip and cook other-side.

I like to slightly under cook them and then stack them on an oven sheet to reheat at 150°C, so that I can serve 4 people in one go.

2

Yoghurt

Finely slice the Spring Onions and combine with Yoghurt, Lemon juice and zest, Salt and Pepper.

Serve with

I love to serve these alongside a poached egg, smoked salmon and a fresh herb salad. The also work really well as canapé, just make them small and add a dollop of yoghurt and a little ruffle of smoked salmon with a good amount of fresh black pepper.

A lovely dish for brunch, as a starter or make the pancakes alone and serve them alongside a salsa, bbq or even friend chicken! They’re so versatile.

Photos by Kit Lee

Fashion

70s Denim

London • Outfits

You can’t go wrong with denim and suede. This combination has been a classic since the 50s – although it’s now so associated with the 70s. I love a dark tan with rich denim, but softer suede colours are also lovely with paler denim.