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13
Aug

Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls

These Vietnamese spring rolls are a refreshing change from the usual fried variety and have become a family favourite. They are a great summertime appetizer and delicious dipped in one or both of the sauces. Ingredients 2 ounces rice vermicelli 8 rice wrappers (8.5 inch diameter) 8 large cooked shrimp – peeled, deveined and cut […]

6
Jul

Why your next cruise should be a River Cruise

It’s no secret that river cruising is one of the hottest trends in travel. More and more Canadians are intrigued by the small-ship intimacy, the off-the-beaten waves itineraries and generous inclusions to be found on a river cruise. Most of our clients “graduate” to river cruising after taking a number of small ship cruises. If […]

22
Feb

Recipe: Pizza, Florentine Style

In Florence, pizzerias make pizzas with thin crusts and bake them in wood burning ovens. Here is a basic recipe for the crust, plus the ingredients for making a simple Margerita Pizza. Pizzas are also generally individual size so the recipe below would be for one person. Makes: 2 thin medium size crust pizzas INGREDIENTS […]

20
Jun

Recipe: Butter Tarts

INGREDIENTS (short dough) Butter 1 cup Icing sugar ⅔ cup Egg yolks 3 Egg white 1 Vanilla extract 1 tbsp Sorghum flour 1 cup Potato starch ¼ cup Arrowroot starch ¼ cup Tapioca starch ⅛ cup Chick pea flour ⅛ cup METHOD • In a stand mixer, using the paddle attachment, cream together softened butter […]

11
Jun

Recipe: New Zealand Lamb Burger

Did you know there are more sheep then people in New Zealand? Based on that fact we figure they must have the recipe for the ultimate lamb burger. Ingredients Patties 600g Quality Mark lean lamb mince ½ large onion, very finely chopped 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 slice wholemeal toast bread, crusts […]