For a long time Whistler was just a far away dream, somewhere I would one day learn to ski. The truth is, I couldn’t have picked a more beautiful spot. While riding the gondola you realize how many people have travel from all around the world to ski at Whistler. You can meet people from Europe, South America and the States, who are all equally enamoured with the snow capped peaks.
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Vegetarian Guide to Canada’s Rockies: Banff & Lake Louise
If you could send just one postcard home showing off your travels to Canada, Lake Louise might be the winner. It is no wonder the place is packed in the summer. Even with all the hype, as you step in front of the majestic mountains and crystal lake, it feels worth the wait.
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Cherry Clafoutis
When a crate of cherries landed on our doorstep I knew two things, 1) I needed a cherry pitter and 2) I had to make Cherry Clafoutis. This recipe came drifting into my memory from a time long ago when I was visiting my aunt. A classic French dessert passed down from my grandmother, Cherry Clafoutis is surprisingly easy and can be made with any fresh berries or stone fruit in season. (more…)
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Mama’s Crêpes
Along the Algarve Coast of Portugal is the small fishing town of Lagos. Hugely popular as a summer destination, this idyllic seaside town is made up of cobbled pedestrian streets and miles of crescent beaches flanked by impressive cliffs. In the heart of Lagos, at the Rising Cock hostel, Mama takes great care of her guest and makes sure to serve hot fresh crêpes every morning. (more…)
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Tasting France’s Finest at the Ruinart Champagne House
France’s champagne region and city of Reims is just a 45 minute train ride north-east from Paris through the countryside. If you are visiting Paris and have time for a day trip, this is the perfect blend of history and gastronomy. -
Scotland Road Trip Guide: Edinburgh to Isle of Skye
Isle of Skye When we received the invitation to visit Scotland for a dear friend’s wedding, we couldn’t resist the adventure. We were eager to explore stone castles and cobblestone streets and photograph scenic landscapes. The idea of little local pubs filled with fine scotches and live bands playing in front of the wood fire sounded like a perfect getaway. (more…)
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Vegetarian Guide to Edinburgh
Victoria Street, Edinburgh A picturesque city with plenty of history, Edinburgh makes a great jumping off point to start your trip to Scotland. While in the capital, visit the castles and monuments, explore the Royal Mile in Old Town, and make New Town your destination for shopping and cocktails. (more…)
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Island Interview: Isle of Skye
Isle of Skye, also known as the misty isle, is a dramatic and beautiful island, remotely set off Northern Scotland’s coast. It’s full of dreamy scenes like sweeping rolling hills, lush green fields, jagged rocks and rough seas. Talisker Whiskey is distilled on the island and wraps up the essence of salt, perseverance and stormy landscape. (more…)
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Homemade Baked Vegetable Spring Rolls
Gung Hay Fat Choi! The lunar new year is here, a colorful and joyful celebration of the year ahead, that is observed by nearly 1/6 of the world’s people. It is an excellent time to enjoy great food while ringing in the year to come.
In 2017, Chinese New Year brings us the year of the Red Fire Rooster which is predicted to be full of energy, impatience, pride, and ambition… (more…)
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Parsley & Basil Pesto Sauce
The combination of garlic & parsley in this pesto brings to mind French cooking and delicious dishes like beurre à la Bourguignonne. Ooh la la.However unlike parsley butter or beurre à la Bourguignonne, this sauce is based on a traditional Genoa pesto, and the richness in the dish comes from pine nuts, olive oil and a shaving of parmesan (optional). A handful of basil balances the flavors nicely.