My lifelong affair with Spaghetti alla Carbonara!
In 1968, Time Life Books released a new book about cooking, “Recipes from Italy”. Up until then, my idea of Italian food did not extend much further than veal piccata, spaghetti with meatballs, or pepperoni pizza. But my girlfriend was intent on becoming a good cook, and, following carefully the instructions from the book, she…
Azerbaijan, land of fire!
Azerbaijan. Read our previous country posting: “Austria, land of drop-dead gorgeous Alpine settings!” COUNTRY ROLL No 12 : Azerbaijan, land of fire, hosting 49 countries in 2015 for the first European Games! Read our related posting: “Best of Azerbaijan food: Lamb Pilaf (Plov)!” Read our next country posting: “Bahamas, 3000 islands Caribbean playground…
COUNTRY ROLL No 32 : Canada, grande terre de mes aieux!
Canada. COUNTRY ROLL No 32 : Canada, grande terre de mes aieux, vast land of my forebears! The Gagnon family arrived in Quebec City in 1637, having been convinced by Robert Giffard, who was apothecary on Samuel de Champlain’s ship, to sign up for a new life in what was then called Nouvelle France, later…
Velas Vallarta Resort – The best of Puerto Vallarta!
Are you looking for an ideal tropical paradise for an upcoming vacation? One with a 10-acre pristine sandy beach, superb food, a fabulous spa and fitness center, a nearby 18-hole championship golf course, yoga and tennis, a choice of three swimming pools with pool activities and tranquil waterfalls, and gorgeous lush vegetation? How about a…