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Road Trip Yucatan: Valladolid, Ek Balam, Las Coloradas

February 7, 2018 10:00 am Published by Dina 4 Comments

Road trip report day 1 After beaching it for a few weeks with day trips here and there and exploring... View Article

January 21, 2018 9:27 am Published by Dina 2 Comments

For some reason I am not cooking this year on the Mayan Riviera. Other than a couple of simple pasta... View Article

January 20, 2018 10:00 am Published by Dina Comments Off

The word Tulum conjurs up images of secluded beaches, sleepy village, magical sunsets and delicious Yucatan food. A few years... View Article

January 18, 2018 8:22 am Published by Dina Comments Off

A cooler day is an invitation to stay at home and cook some good food. Although it’s not cold, it... View Article

December 13, 2017 1:02 pm Published by Dina 1 Comment

I believe today is the first night of Hanukkah where tradition dictates that you serve foods fried in oil. We... View Article

December 2, 2017 10:00 am Published by Dina 6 Comments

I am trying to wind down the kitchen before we leave next week but who am I kidding? I am... View Article

November 27, 2017 10:00 am Published by Dina 2 Comments

Pancakes and waffles breakfasts are rare in our house these days. There were times when it was a standard weekend... View Article

November 21, 2017 10:10 am Published by Dina Comments Off

Sometimes I have food cravings and nothing but a risotto would do. It has been on my mind for a... View Article

November 18, 2017 10:00 am Published by Dina Comments Off

The idea for this meringue came from my all-time favourite cooking show: Masterchef Australia. I have watched two seasons (more... View Article

November 15, 2017 10:00 am Published by Dina Comments Off

Once fall arrives soup season begins in my kitchen. I make a soup in a large le Creuset pot and... View Article

November 13, 2017 11:07 am Published by Dina 2 Comments

A fragrant dish of delicious herb-roasted potatoes is always a welcome sight at dinner and this is an easy way... View Article

November 10, 2017 10:00 am Published by Dina 2 Comments

I would probably choose an apple dessert over chocolate. Did I lose you already? Hang in there. I love the... View Article