Savory Truffle Mini Taco Shooter

Appetizer Recipes, Drink recipes, Exotic World Recipes

I do enjoy a nice occasional taco. But I have to say it is not something I grew up with so I often do not think of making or ordering tacos. In Montreal, there are not tons of Mexican restaurants and the ones we do have tend to be fancier than faster(er) food fare. So...

Pistachio Syrup and Cake

Dessert Recipes, Drink recipes, Exotic World Recipes

In Britney Spears’ famous words: Oops!… I Did It Again! I always forget to take note in my agenda the date of my blog’s anniversary and I get a flash a couple of days, if not a week, later. So here we are, a belated celebratory post. On June 14th...

Bean Vegan Lately? Brazilian Vegan Feijoada & Red Bean Ice Cream

Cookbooks, Exotic World Recipes, Ice Cream and Frozen Recipes, Main Course Recipes, Vegan Recipes

More beans are good for you! Here are two great recipes to add to your recipe rotation: Vegan Feijoada and Japanese Red Bean Ice Cream. For as long as I can remember my mom has been on the hunt for good recipes with beans and legumes. This has influenced me a bit too...

Kaffir Lime Ginger and Gin Ice Cream

Exotic World Recipes, Ice Cream and Frozen Recipes

With the arrival of summer comes my NEED to make ice cream. I am way overdue to include an ice cream recipe. I was shocked to realize my last ice cream was posted just over a year ago. Well good news…I made 3 ice creams last weekend, 2 of which are quite exotic...

Fiddlehead and Wild Asparagus California Pizza

Exotic World Recipes, Main Course Recipes

I recently discovered a monthly challenge group which could not have fallen any closer to my epicurean interests. The International Food Challenge group was created to explore the cuisines of the world, as well as the heritage of those country. A monthly host pics a...

Grilled Shrimp Saganaki Stuffed Tomato

Appetizer Recipes, Exotic World Recipes

Summer is still playing hide and seek here in Montreal. Last weekend was hot and scorching, this weekend sunny but much cooler. As long as it is sunny I am happy. In Canada we had a long weekend too so I thought it was a perfect opportunity to get some of my foodie...