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Fire Up the Grill: Greek-Style BBQ Pork Chops Unveil a World of Flavour!
This dinner serves two. It is quick and easy and yummylicious. And it’s easy. Everything, except the pork chops, is roasted in one pan in the oven, all at the same time. Tasting Notes A beautiful Greek marinade adds a myriad of flavour, garlicky, citrusy and robust. And the char from the BBQ adds an…
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Major New Trend Alert: The Girl Dinner, Tips and Recipes Inside!
It’s simple, it’s easy, it’s the Girl Dinner. It’s a concept that has caught the attention of millions of people on the internet. Girl Dinner is a meal that requires no cooking, it’s for one person, usually comprised of leftover ingredients from your fridge and or your pantry. There are no rules of what constitutes…
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The Shopping Magic Of Going Back Into History, Another Era
Set amidst the lush farmlands of Delta, B.C., a mere 20 minutes from our hometown of Vancouver, Canada, an excellent adventure awaits us – a place that takes you back to another era, another time, another century. And then you see the sign. As you get closer you see a barn with a small door…
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Merida: Mexico’s Cosmopolitan Jewel Merging European Charm, Latin Style & Mayan Legacy
Merida – flair, Latin panache, deep Mayan roots, European influence. This city of almost one million people on Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula is a gem. One of the most beautiful colonial cities in Mexico, there’s no shortage of things to do. From grand monuments and historic buildings, to colorful streets and charming cafes, you’ll never run…
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The Unforgettable Works of Jane Ash Poitras: Indigenous Voices Echo Loud in her Powerful Art
Jane Ash Poitras is one of the most powerful First Nations artists. Of the Cree Nation she paints, writes and makes prints. Her career path is not the usual. She was graduated with a bachelor of science degree in chemistry from the University of Alberta. Discovered working in a chemistry lab was not what she…
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Uncover the Delicious Simplicity of Charcuterie Boards in George’s Kitchen
Charcuterie is perfect. Perfect for a great dinner with infinite variety – ingredients with different tastes and textures – requiring no cooking. And with the upcoming holidays it also is perfect for entertaining whether your guest list is small or large. Traditional charcuterie consists of various cured meats served on a board. But now it…
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Irresistible Baguettes: Discover Richard Pattee’s Techniques to Baking the Perfect Baguette
Recipe for BaguettesThis a well hydrated dough that uses a slightly different method of kneading to create the gluten chains What You NeedWeigh separately:500 grams hard (bakers) Flour8 grams salt8 grams yeast360 grams warm water (95°-100° F) EquipmentCast iron for cooking the bread on.Parchment paper to put the baguettes on.Pan or pot for water in…
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Globe-Trotting Christmas Lights: An Illuminated Journey of Awe-inspiring Beauty
London, England Singapore New York Vienna Victoria, Canada Perth, Australia San Antonio, Texas Mexico City Budapest, Hungary Moscow
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Journey through the Renowned Art of Mexico’s Frida Kahlo
Artists always reflect back to us – how they view the world. Great artists do it in a compelling and memorable way. The compelling part is when we see, hear, or listen to their efforts, we also reflect back, searching our own souls and ponder – what does it all mean? Frida did all of…
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The Revolutionary Art of Diego Rivera: Exploring the Legacy and Impact of Mexico’s Most Celebrated 20th Century Artist
His large frescoes established the mural movement in Mexican and international art. He started drawing at age three. His parents installed chalkboards and canvasses throughout their home after he started drawing on the walls of the house. He married five times, his third marriage was to to Frida Kahlo another major Mexican painter. He was…