Li hing mui Directly translated “li hing mui” means traveling plum and it is no wonder since it is exactly that, a small deeply coloured plum that is cured with salt and then dried, preserving it for travel. With roots in China, these little salty sweet and sour nuggets have traveled all over the world, […]
Simple crostini toppings
Simple crostini toppings The holidays can be overwhelming with all the shopping that needs to be done and socializing that is expected but it doesn’t need to be that way. If you’re hosting a get together, plan something simple but elegant like a cocktail party. If you don’t have a well stocked bar you could […]
A late Thanksgiving and turducken
Quick change artists Like some kind of lifestyle quick change artists we slipped into Vancouver, exchanging our “slippahs” and board shorts for flannel and fly rods in our friend’s basement storage locker where she kindly made some space for our gear. Donning proper attire for the Pacific Northwest we were ready to head towards the […]
Making fresh pasta at home
Making fresh pasta at home Too often in America we eat without thinking, we buy over packaged, prepared foods and don’t always think about what we ingest. Some people eat strictly for fuel, not for enjoyment. In Italy, if you’re not eating, you’re talking about your next meal and it’s quite normal to spend a […]
A Simple Guide for Pairing Food With Wine
Pairing food with wine Pairing food with the perfect wine doesn’t have to be difficult. It’s simple and should always be fun. Don’t take it too seriously and always choose what works for you, even if it’s not the expert’s choice. We’ve put together this simple guide to get you started. Chicken Chicken is a versatile staple which […]
Another 48 Hours in Glasgow
We love Glasgow We fell in love with Glasgow during our first 48 hours there so we opted to return for another 48 hours in Glasgow after our road trip, instead of heading to Edinburgh, as previously planned. After dropping off the car we headed to the citizenM hotel. If you haven’t heard of the citizenM, […]
Top Ten Indian Street Foods
India is home to a wide variety of aromatic foods that are known throughout the world for being some of the most delicious. Whether you’re visiting India on business, to explore its rich history, or specifically for its delicious foods, the huge range of dishes available will have foodies rubbing their hands with glee, but for the […]
Olio di Vino
Little hill town The closest town to us, out here in the woods, is a little medieval village called Ficulle. It’s a charming, well kept little hill town with a tight knit community of hard working people. Known for its potters over the centuries, Ficulle still produces a very distinct style of pottery that is […]