Gong Fu Chinese Tea Tasting part 1

Drink recipes, Exotic World Recipes, Instructions 101, Reviews

I had an incredible eye opening experience. And I have to admit I never thought I would say this following a Chinese Tea Tasting, but I was left in awe after trying 5 very high grade tea samples from Teavivre. A high quality tea is so much more refined, pure and...

Jordanian Tomato Soup, a a lovely buttery and slightly sweet soup

Exotic World Recipes, Salad and Soup Recipes

This Jordanian Tomato Soup gives a lovely buttery and slightly sweet taste with the exotic touch of cinnamon. Serve with rice or bread as the Jordanians prefer. It’s time for the MENA Cooking Group (Middle Eastern & North African). This monthly group has...

Italian Ricotta Cookies

Dessert Recipes, Exotic World Recipes

Italian Ricotta Cookies Italian Ricotta Cookies are gorgeous domed cookies that are just about as moist as can be. They will become a family favorite. Sprinkles make these extra festive. 1/2 pound butter (softened)1 3/4 cup granulated sugar2 eggs1 15 oz-container...

Pork Sag Curry with the Clipso Pressure Cooker

Exotic World Recipes, Main Course Recipes, Reviews

When I moved out of my parents home I invariably inherited some kitchen items that my mom had in 2s or 3s, or some of my grand mother’s old things. One such treasure handed down to me was a dark avocado green aluminum pressure cooker. You know the kind with...

Smoky Brazilian Fish and Potato Stew (Moqueca)

Exotic World Recipes, Main Course Recipes

The Moqueca dish is a very old Brazilian seafood stew. Here I added a Canadian twist with a dash of liquid smoke and lovely morsels of Canadian grilled smoked salmon. Let me tell you about a Canadian potato company, The Little Potato Company which I will...

Martin Picard’s Boudin Maison (Blood Sausage)

Exotic World Recipes, Main Course Recipes, Traditions

Do you believe in destiny? Do you ever have a feeling something was meant to be, that there is a reason as to why something is happening in your life? I often do and this is one perfect example. One day I got a message on Facebook by a total stranger, a woman in my...