Lena’s torta al cioccolato e vaniglia Ask any pastry chef and they’ll tell you, one of the most important rules of pastry is to measure everything accurately. That rule went out the window the second I walked into Lena’s house. She was to teach me how to make Italian torta and I came ready with […]
Honest Food Tales – The Beehive Rome
Convenience “foods” Growing up, I never saw a fresh herb in our kitchen. My mother came from a generation of women for whom less time in the kitchen was a measure of success and since my parents both worked full time – our refrigerator, freezer and pantry were full of convenience “foods”. Home cooked meals […]
A Perfect Day in Ottawa
Ottawa is a great place to spend a vacation during any season. With so many festivals, events and museums, you would be hard pressed to decide what to do with a limited time. These are just some of the things you might want to fit into your schedule. La Bottega Nicastro and the Byward Market […]
Instant Gratification – 2 MINUTE CORNMEAL LEMON CAKE IN A MUG
The 2 minute cake I was going through an old issue of one of our favourite food magazines, Lucky Peach, and came upon a recipe for a 2 minute chocolate cake in a mug. We’ve all dreamed of it, arriving home late from work and craving something sweet, or watching TV to the wee hours […]
Honest Food Tales – Accelerated Stall
Accelerated Kitchen by Maria Falvey Delectable dreams Mouthwatering images Anticipation Recipe confounds Frustration builds, patience lost Kitchenware eludes Distraction abounds Black plumes choke screaming sirens Night terror realized Bitter pill swallowed Retreat initiated Pizza driver smirks You can find Maria on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/mariafalvey/
A Taste of Tenerife – CANARIAN POTATOES and MOJO SAUCES
the following is a sponsored post Canarian food Apart from the locals, not many people know a lot about Canarian food. If you ask a person on the street, they will most likely tell you that it is similar to Spanish cuisine, but that’s about it. I completely fell into that category, too. I knew […]
Lille’s Garden of Giants – BEST BANANA BREAD EVER
Jardin des Géants The Garden of Giants in Lille France covers about 2 hectares and includes more than 45 thousand types of plants. Created in 2009 by Mutabilis Landscape Architecture the gardens include water features and metal structures and sculptures. It also has a small cafe to grab a bite and a drink or in […]
Honest Food Tales – Chris Pollard
Roti Love: An Addiction to Thai Desserts Thai food is famous around the world for its spicy zest, rich aromas and crunchy ingredients. There’s no doubt about it that for me, one of the highlights of living in the Land of Smiles is the grub I’m treated to every day and the volume I can […]