Today is Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day! Although popular in many cultures for centuries, the classic gooey orange-filled Wonderbead version that we have now gained its own popularity in the 1920s. This was shortly after Kraft patented its new method for manufacturing processed cheese (which by legal definition is technically a “cheese product” or “cheese food”…
I entered a cocktail contest where I was assigned the following three ingredients: Tequila, olives, and cilantro. I’d like to introduce you to my entry……
White asparagus: the vegetable of kings, edible ivory, white gold. Asparagus is a springtime vegetable, known for its distinct flavour, diuretic properties, and its purported function…
Happy International Whiskey Day! Whisk(e)y is a distilled alcoholic beverage made from fermented grain mash or by distilling beer. Various grains are used for different…
No matter where you are in the world, Canada is synonymous with winter, ice, and cold. In many regions, winter lasts half the year, with…
Soda Bread is a traditional Irish bread made with baking soda and buttermilk instead of yeast. It’s been on my list-of-things-to-bake for a while, and…
Whenever I’m in a pinch, a can of sardines can always be transformed into a delicious meal. I remember when I was little, my Mum…
Dieppe is a fishing port on the Normandy coast of northern France. It is a vibrant harbour town with lots to offer. Fresh seafood, a…
This morning, I was elated to find out that I have been nominated for Faces Magazine Ottawa Awards for the second year in a row! These are…
I had originally wandered over to Avenue des Champs-Élysées to admire this year’s Christmas lights and window displays. While they were all grandiose and beautiful,…
