Montréal is known as a food town and bagels are a staple on any food tour. A couple of rival bagel shops in close proximity to one another advertised themselves as having “the best bagels in Montréal.” I was up for the taste challenge. A Montréal bagel is distinct for its chewy texture and slightly … More The Battle of the Bagels
I don’t officially celebrate Easter unless eating chocolate Easter eggs and making hot cross buns counts as devout recognition of this holiday. And I consider Good Friday a day off from work and a day in the kitchen to bake hot cross buns rather than a day strictly for religious observance. For those not in … More Lively up your shelf! Hot cross Friday
Zingiber officinale Ginger is a spice (also, former spice girl and one of the shipwrecked on Gilligan’s island) that has made its way around the world. It is believed to have originated in India (or China according to some sources) and with trade and empire-building has travelled from the Orient to Greece then Rome and … More Lively up your shelf! A well-travelled spice
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