Flapper Pie, truly Canadian! Created in the Prairies!

Flapper Pie, truly Canadian! Created in the Prairies!

If you grew up in the prairies, then your grandmother likely made flapper pie. Flapper pie is a decadent combination of three components: a cinnamony, graham cracker crust, a vanilla custard filling and a sky-high meringue topping.  Some foods are so regionally...
Malaysian Must: Make This Authentic Nasi Lemak Recipe

Malaysian Must: Make This Authentic Nasi Lemak Recipe

Malaysian Must: Make This Authentic Nasi Lemak Recipe Malaysian cuisine is undoubtedly one of the most underrated in Asia and indeed the rest of the world. Most of us know about how good Thai, Vietnamese and Indian food is because there are so many restaurants...
Pink Royal Margarita

Pink Royal Margarita

This cocktail is regal and delicious and suitable for any king or queen. Ingredients:4cl Don Julio Blanco Tequila2cl Cointreau3cl Strawberry puree2cl Agave syrup2cl fresh lime juiceDash of balsamic vinegarPinch of ground pink peppercornChampagne to top...
Why is Jamaican food so good?

Why is Jamaican food so good?

Why is Jamaican food so good? Is it because I spent the first five years of my life there and it’s in my DNA?  It could be because of the dancing and singing when being cooked and the food just absorbs the good vibes. Well, it certainly has resonated with my soul… and...
A Taste of France – Crème Brûlée

A Taste of France – Crème Brûlée

My first experience on an Avalon Waterways cruise was sailing their eight-day itinerary from Paris to Normandy. We chose this cruise because we wanted a small vessel, less crowds and easy access to beautiful little villages and towns along the way. The service was...