Attack of the Killer Squashed Tomatoes Baguette

Appetizer Recipes, Breakfast Brunch Recipes, Recipes from food films and TV

This Attack of the Killer Squashed Tomatoes Baguette is a fun take on the classic Caprese Italian combo of sliced fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, herbs, flavored with balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Welcome to a very special edition for Food ‘n Flix...

The Montreal Bagel (or I should say the Only Real Bagel)

Bread Recipes, Breakfast Brunch Recipes, Exotic World Recipes, Montreal Buzz

Yes, you can make the iconic smaller, sweeter and denser real Montreal bagel with a larger hole at home. A bagel made any other way is just not a real bagel! Baking bread is so perfect. I keep saying I need to bake more bread and I am always intimidated at the though...

My 8th Blogiversary: Rhubarb Walnut Marmalade

Breakfast Brunch Recipes, Events

Eight years ago today, on a June 14th 2007, I posted my first blog post ever on Cheap Ethnic Eatz. Never in my wildest dreams could I have imagined this blog would still be online after so many years. This post is number 926! And I cannot believe I am only 2 years shy...

Vodka Gimlet and French Toast for the Mad Men Series Finale

Breakfast Brunch Recipes, Cookbooks, Drink recipes, Events

Tripping back to the 60s with French Toast à la rum and Vodka Gimlet, a retro breakfast spread – cocktail included, for the Mad Men Series Finale! What does it mean if you’re a man and you wear a hat in Mad Men? What concert is obliquely...

Fig Chia Jam

Breakfast Brunch Recipes

Fig Chia Jam 3 tbsp chia seeds1 1/4 cup water1 1/2 cup figs (chopped)3 tbsp sugar1/4 tsp lavender buds In a bowl mix together the chia seeds and water. Let sit for at least 30 minutes to form a gel, stirring with a whisk occasionally to prevent clumping.Place the chia...

Mother’s Day Brunch and Creamy Lentil Salad

Breakfast Brunch Recipes, Dessert Recipes, Drink recipes, Salad and Soup Recipes

I hope all the mothers out there enjoyed a wonderful Happy Mother’s Day this past weekend. I always have my parents over that day. We used to do it in the evening but this was our 3rd year with an earlier brunch format which I love. Instead of serving the plates...