Puebla – Mexico’s fourth-largest city is a gem. We spent 10 days there – flew into Mexico City and then took a two-hour bus ride that was much like travelling in business class on a plane, as we did from Vancouver to Mexico City. Puebla has it all – European charm with a Latin flair,…

Train travel is undergoing a Renaissance. Tourists from all over the world are flocking to taking trips in luxurious, old-fashioned, trains. And people are travelling by train for a variety of reasons – it’s relaxing, often faster than by plane, it’s convenient if you live in a major city and it’s fun. And a lot…

YUMMYLICIOUS CRAB CAKES, ORZO WITH PARSLEY PESTO, PEAS, SHAVED ASPARAGUS SALAD, FOR TWO This is a special dinner for two and takes a bit of time to do.But it’s worth it. Tasting NotesThe crab cakes are rich and creamy, lemon juice, and remoulade, a bit spicy, pairs well with them.The Orzo is savoury, aided by…

ATTENTION ALL BREAD LOVERS- THIS IS EASIEST BREAD YOU CAN MAKE AND IT’S DELICIOUS Tasting NotesThis read is crusty on the outside, light and chewy on the inside.Serve with some great unsalted butter and you will swoon. What You Need3 cups of flour3/4 of a tablespoon of salt1 tablespoon of yeast1 3/4 cup of water…

Libraries are treasure troves of mankind’s civilization. Endless books exploring, the world we live in, the world of the past, the world that is yet to come. Going to a library is like going treasure hunting – you never know what you will find. What author will take you into a strange new world of…

Dias de los Muertos. The Day of the Day is Mexico’s most famous, memorable, and colourful event. Tourists – more than seven million – from all over the world come to see it, along with millions of Mexicans. And given the vast number of Hispanics living in the United States this event is being celebrated…

Tasting NotesThis serves two if used as a main course and four as a side. If served as the main course serve with a nice, crusty, baguette with butter. It’s bright fresh salad that is terrific – the corn sweet and crunchy, the Anaheim chili super crunchy with an earthy taste and just a smidgin…

Tasting Notes This is snap to make, a colourful, tasty Chinese dinner, packed with flavour and crunch.And all you need are a few ingredients.Yummy vegetable pot stickers are soft and delicious and go well with all those vegetables bathed in Hoisin, a kind of Chinese BBQ sauceIt’s sweet, tangy and sticky.The veggies are crunchy and…