Porcini and chestnuts Using two ingredients that are found at the same time of year, porcini and chestnut soup is a creamy and hearty dish that uses no dairy product. It can easily be made vegan by using vegetable stock instead of chicken. Using the freshest ingredients will give you delicious results but you can […]
SPEZZATINO DI MANZO ALLE CIPOLLINE
Welcome to what we hope will be a weekly post of a recipe that will be inspired by where we are traveling or living at the time. Luckily for the both of us we will be hanging out in Umbria, Italy for the next three months, so we will be cooking up some of the […]
Our own piece of paradise – PAW PAW
Wild mangoes As the road to Hana winds its way passed Hana town and along some of the best shoreline views the island has to offer, including the legendary Koki and Hamoa beaches, we dove deep into Maui’s rainforest. Where ever narrowing roads and steeper terrain are draped in green and wild mangoes, breadfruit and […]
5 OF OUR BEST LEMON RECIPES
The Lemon The lemon is a type of fruit that you wouldn’t think twice of enjoying in a savoury or sweet recipe. Lemons are so versatile, they can be used in cakes, meat or vegetarian dishes, cocktails and remedies. Here are a few of our favourite ways to use lemons. Delicious on toast or as a […]
Honest Food Tales – Serena Puosi – CROSTINI TOSCANI – PAPPA AL POMODORO
Discover Tuscany through food I love travel and three free days in a row mean a short escape from reality. I like to get in touch with cultures that are completely different from my own, meet local people and try new foods. Experimenting is part of the journey and I have no resistance when it […]
Honest Food Tales – Suzy Sabla – HALUSKY
Tales from Slovakia: How Potatoes, Cheese, Bacon & Vodka Are All You Need How do I picture my dream man? I imagine he is equal parts: Bruce Willis circa Die Hard 1 badass, with the quick wit of Jon Stuart, George Harrison heart and soul (and hair), and wait, isn’t this a food blog? Fret […]
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 […]
SPOT PRAWN FRA DIAVOLO
BC Spot Prawns It’s spot prawn season in British Columbia and although we’re on the other side of the country, we thought we’d share a simple and quick way to prepare these delicious creatures. Of course for all of us who don’t have access to spot prawns, this recipe can easily be recreated with regular […]