From their own island home in Charlottetown PEI, Editors Anna and Godfrey Baldacchino have circumnavigated the globe experiencing local and authentic food on islands around the world. They’ve compiled their experiences into a book, not only of recipes, but the history and transformation of the food they’ve eaten. Should you be looking for some insight […]
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from A Taste of Islands Much like the cassoulet (meat casserole) or the lobster, poutine has crisscrossed cultural borders and moved up the culinary social ladder. Variations of the traditional recipe of curd cheese, French fries and sauce have expanded to include mergueze sausage, kalamata olives and smoked salmon. Though not typical, the dish may
There is a connection between certain food and where it comes from. Can there be a North American thanksgiving without turkey and pumpkin pie? Or a Dragon Boat Festival in China without zhong-zi? Mexico without tapas? India without curry?Besides the standard information necessary to these 60 delicious recipes from islands all over the world —
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While we wait for Carnival parades this summer, we can celebrate other carnivals around the world like Mardi Gras in New Orleans and Port-of-Spain in Trinidad and Tobago, both being held this week. We met author Yolanda Marshall when we took a peek at her book, “A Piece of Black Cake for Santa” in December
from C is for Carnival This flatbread may come in a variety of forms, but this Guyanese-style paratha (or oil) roti with it’s soft and flaky layers will have you easily making this in your own kitchen to serve with your favourite curry dish. This is a popular Caribbean treat- our Indo-Caribbean people introduced this
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D is for dance! E is for emancipation! This rhyming alphabet book celebrates Canada’s Caribbean Carnival from A to Z. This engaging and educational book features a diverse cast of children in vibrant costumes as they ‘play mas’ while dancing to Soca and Calypso music. A glossary at the end makes it easy for readers, including parents
I’m a big fan of mussels and whenever I see it on a menu, it’s my go-to lunch. This seafood is so versatile, being eaten in its shell or shucked to include in pasta, soup or stew recipes. I finally convinced my granddaughter to try it and now a new generation is enjoying this splendor
from Mussels This recipe is similar to Sassy Curried Mussels (see book for recipe) but with the silky sweetness of pure maple syrup, you get a real Canadian experience. Alain highly recommends using pure maple syrup here as opposed to commercial table syrup if at all possible. One of the top pieces of advice he
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I enjoy a glass of fruity sparkling water but find many on the market to be cloyingly sweet. Then along comes Farming Karma with their variety of fruit drinks with no added sugar or additives while still providing a fizzy beverage. https://www.farmingkarma.ca/ Coming from the fruit haven of the Okanagan Valley, Karma and Kuku Gill
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from Farming Karma Prep: 4 min Serves: 1 cocktail Ingredients: 2 slices cucumber, divided ½ oz lemon juice ½ oz simple syrup 1 ½ oz pear vodka ½ oz elderflower liqueur 3-5 oz Farming Karma Pear Soda, to taste Fresh mint sprig, for garnish Lemon twist, for garnish Directions: Nada’s Tips & Tricks: A great
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