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Coffee is alluring, intoxicating and is the drink of choice for millions. It’s one of the largest traded commodities in the world and plays a role in the lives of millions of people every day. There are two main species of coffee: coffea robusta and the Arabica bean. The robusta is low growing, fast producing,…

I love it when people contact me to tell me of a recipe they’d like me to try! The following is from a beautiful luxury bed and breakfast located in Guysborough, Nova Scotia (Canada). Oddly enough, when my husband and I were in Nova Scotia in July, I had viewed this bed and breakfast online…

I love it when I find a recipe where all the ingredients tell me it’s going to be a great dish and I don’t need to tweak it. My fellow Canadian food blogger, Peter from Kalofagas – Greek Food & Beyond, recently posted this recipe (11 Nov. posting). I enjoy reading about Peter’s culinary journeys…

A delicious meal ready in 30 minutes! Fontina is a rich, semisoft cheese with a nutty flavor and there’s a faint hint of sweetness. Gorgonzola is a blue veined cheese that’s great for melting in sauces. Gorgonzola (dolce) is softer and sweeter whereas Gorgonzola (naturale) is sharper and drier. Emmentaler (aka Emmental) is a medium…

This aromatic Egyptian dish lets everyone know something delicious is coming out of the kitchen! Modern Egyptian cuisine shares many dishes with neighboring counties such as Lebanon, Israel and the Palestinian territories. So don’t be surprised to find hummus, kebabs, tahini, babaganoush and koftas on the menu! Check out inmamaskitchen for more information on Egypt,…

This recipe hails from my all time favorite celebrity chef, Jamie Oliver. I started watching his cooking shows 8 years ago and while some don’t like him, I think he’s great! He has inspired so many people to get back to the basics of cooking and start eating healthy, wholesome foods without slaving away in…

Being able to prepare a meal with the least amount of fuss is key for me especially when I’m in a hurry. Frittatas (Italian omelette) have to be one of the easiest dish to make. A meal that incorporates meat, cheeses and vegetables all in one dish. What’s the difference between an omelette and a…

The meatball is a recipe that originated in the new country…..meaning Italian’s who immigrated to America in the early 1900’s. They took advantage of bountiful meat (something that was either scarce or too expensive back in Italy at the time) and the meatball was the beginning of the Italian-American food culture that flourishes today. Meatballs…

This is a popular salad throughout Italy and the ingredients will differ slightly from each region. Italian salads (insalata) are simple and ingredients are harvested at the peak of seasons which guarantees freshness and loads of flavor. Olives are fruits of the tree known as Olea europaea. “Olea” is the Latin word for “oil,” reflecting…