Survival cooking 101: How to cook in your hotel room

Most hotel rooms have an electric kettle; apart from boiling water to make tea and coffee, you can cook egg, instant soup and noodles, and even couscous.

I have long been told that I do not pack light when I travel. I tend to chuck in a little of everything, including a part of my kitchen – no sink, but definitely a mini cooker and some key items.

No, I am neither a super picky eater nor someone who has a constant need to stuff her gob. Alas, when one has numerous food allergies, the world becomes a culinary minefield when you have to travel. Being allergic to peanuts, soy, beef and prawns, among other things, means I can’t just grab something from a nearby café or rely on room service.