Fast Food, The Greek Way
If any of you are thinking of going to Greece this year, I encourage you (again) to sample as much of the local food as possible. Try out the specials, ask the server for help when choosing your items. Ask for a recommended dish. As you’re traveling, you will also sometimes be rushed for time […]
Merenda, The Other Nutella
Jenn, the Leftover Queen just posted a cupcake that contained dates and Nutella. You know, that chocolate spread in a jar that you secretly eat spoonfuls of? Yeah, that choocolate spread. Not to be left out, the Greeks also have their own brand out in the market, called Merenda. While in Greece, I’ve tried both […]
Thai Clubhouse Sandwich
One of the advantages of surfing others’ food blogs is seeing visually enticing foods but the recipes do not always use traditional ingredients one keeps in their pantry. Katerina of Daily Unadventures in Cooking made a lovely Curried Mango Chicken Salad and I had all the ingredients except for the curry powder (it’s almost taboo […]
Tuna Salad With Toasted Pine Nuts
I’m always trying to exhibit/show something a little different when it comes time to write my entry for Weekend Herb Blogging. I made my tuna salad with toasted pine nuts and I I surmised that pine nuts would be a good topic. Before we go on to 101 pine nuts, make sure you click-on over […]
Montreal Smoked Meat (take home version)
I’m now fortunate to have a person who regularly travels between Toronto and Montreal and he’s happy to bring back orders of Montreal Smoked Meat from Schwartz’s. Have a look at their website and read of this Montreal landmark’s history. Now like myself you’re probably thinking, “how is one to enjoy this at home, just […]
