Charred Broccoli Shrimp Pasta with Peanuts

Recipes from food films and TV

Do you know what I did? I burnt my food ON PURPOSE and it was good! Explore new flavors with this healthy Charred Broccoli Shrimp Pasta with Peanuts dish. It’s Food ‘n Flix time again! In this monthly group a host picks a movie of their...

Ever heard of the Djiboutian Sabaayad Flatbread?

Bread Recipes, Exotic World Recipes

Stews go perfectly with a lovely Sabaayad flatbread which is noteable for its crispy exterior and flaky inside. Call it the East African flat croissant! It’s time for the MENA (Middle Eastern & North African) Cooking Group. This monthly group has for goal...

Gigi Allergy-Free Cinnamon Buns with Extra Glaze

Dessert Recipes, Dairy Free Recipes, Gluten Free Recipes, Vegan Recipes

Are your food allergies robbing you of your favorite treats? These glazed Allergy-Free Cinnamon Buns let you bite back at your sweet tooth cravings with satisfaction. As a blogger I try to use all the tools at my disposable to build a genuine relationship with my...

Do You Want to Discover China’s Finer Teas?

Exotic World Recipes, Drink recipes, Reviews

Toss those supermarket teas in the trash and discover the thrill of finer teas. A high quality sourced tea is so much more refined, pure and crisp. It will change how you look at tea forever. One of my colleagues jokes that his mom kept a pot of orange pekoe tea...

Beetlejuice Swiss Roll Cake for Halloween

Dessert Recipes, Exotic World Recipes, Recipes from food films and TV

BOO! The cute &  adorable Japanese deco Swiss Roll Cake recipe was hijacked this month to create a gousligh Beetlejuice movie themed cake for Halloween. I am always super excited to present my big main Halloween post each year! And this year, with my goolish...

Curious about a Breakfast with Cattail Pancakes?

Breakfast Brunch Recipes, Evelyne's Unusuals, Gluten Free Recipes

Pretty cattail, fluffy cattail, flour cattail! What flour? Turns out flour can be extracted from cattails from which you can make mighty fine Cattail Pancakes. I have been way overdue for an unusual ingredient post! If you are a regular reader you know how I like...

Mkatra Foutra pancakes with a Coconut Coffee Sauce

Breakfast Brunch Recipes, Exotic World Recipes

Tired of the same old breakfast? These absolutely delicious Comorian Mkatra Foutra pancakes with a Coconut Coffee Sauce will send your morning taste buds in a dizzy and leave you craving for more! We are in round two of the MENA (Middle Eastern & North African)...

Vegan Beauty, Sheet Pans, Sausage

Cookbooks, Beauty Health Recipes, Buying Guides, Reviews, Vegan Recipes

I have a stack of cool kitchen books for you once again. And this one covers a large spectrum of interests: from sausage maker, quick sheet pan meals, to mixing all your own vegan beauty products. Yes I am mixing meat and vegan beauty recipes together...

Savory Stuffed Squash with Gruyère Bread Pudding

Main Course Recipes, Recipes from food films and TV

Need a party show stopper recipe for the communal table? Impressive them all with this Savory Stuffed Squash with Gruyère Bread Pudding. Did you know that pot-lucks and many parties are just around the corner? Got an invite to a Halloween, Thanksgiving,...