Part of any great holiday is the treat of going for brunch (after a long sleep-in, of course). And where better to check out the brunch scene than San Francisco? Laurie Armstrong, who has handled the PR for The City by the Bay for almost 20 years, gave us some mouth-watering suggestions. Tip: Unless […]
Decadent little chocolate lava cakes with rich molten cores are enough to make any meal special. Prepare the batter for this dessert in advance and are best when eaten right after baking so put them in the oven when your guests are ready for dessert. If you’re making this on an occasion when you […]
A simple dish you can enjoy all year. Grilled Salmon with curry 1 salmon fillet salt 1 tbsp camelina oil 1 tsp curry powder’ Method Preheat the grill to medium-high. Make a tray out of three sheets of tinfoil and place the salmon on it, skin-side down and lightly sprinkle with salt. Brush the oil […]
Nothing captures the true passion, culture and taste of Havana like the authentic Cuban Mojito. Ingredients 2 oz. Havana Club 3 Year Old Rum 1 oz. Simple Syrup ¾ oz. Lime Juice (half a lime) 2 Mint Sprigs 4 oz. of Sparkling Water Method In a tall glass, add 2 teaspoons of sugar, the juice […]
A no-fail gluten-free version of a holiday classic. YIELD 18 cookies INGREDIENTS 1 cup butter (softened) 1/4 cup icing sugar 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup white sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup white rice flour 1/2 cup corn starch 1/2 cup tapioca starch METHOD Whip or beat the butter until smooth. Then […]
A fool proof recipe to warm you up this winter. Ingredients 1.75 kg cooking onions, thinly sliced (about 14 cups) 3 tbsp butter, cubed 1/4 tsp salt 4 1/2 tsp all-purpose flour 3 tbsp vermouth, or dry white wine 900-mL carton beef broth 1/3 cup water 1 demi-baguette 1 tbsp butter, at room temperature […]