by onantaforbes | Feb 25, 2021 | Food
There is no greater comfort during a cold winter night than a warm mug of hot chocolate. This delicious treat does more than soothe—it can transport you. A pack of Swiss Miss, complete with those tiny little marshmallows, can take you back to your childhood, or one of...
by onantaforbes | Feb 19, 2021 | Food, Travel
Whenever someone mentions British food, fish and chips will inevitably come to mind. This quintessential dish is one of the UK’s most famous exports, and rightfully so. There’s nothing more comforting than soft slices of fish encased within crispy batter served...
by onantaforbes | Feb 3, 2021 | Food
Food is not simply a fuel. It is an excuse for friends, old and new, to gather together, a celebration of regional idiosyncrasies and specialities. It is part of our cultural identity. One of the great joys of travelling is being able to pull up a chair and break...
by onantaforbes | Jan 16, 2021 | Food
Also known as “Pastel Imposible” (the Impossible Cake), this mega dessert is actually two delicious dishes in one. Even though you add the chocolate cake batter in first, it’s the flan that ends up on top after it bakes! Magic. Flan can come in many variations, but a...
by onantaforbes | Jan 6, 2021 | Food
I discovered Vacherin Mont D’or when creating the menu for this year’s Christmas dinner. This is a seasonally made cheese and extremely rare to find. Lucky for me I found it at the Bridgeland Market, Calgary and had to pre-order it in early December. Vacherin...
by onantaforbes | Dec 20, 2020 | Food
Christmas isn’t that far away. Is eggnog part of your holiday traditions? One of my fondest memories of Christmas is my Dad making eggnog for us. I love eggnog. Store bought (I wish you could buy it year-round.) or homemade; it’s my all-time festive drink and...
