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BEST of Cook Islands food : delectable and delicious Ika Mata !

August 19, 2014 by Denis 1 Comment

Ika Mata. Here’s a fantastic summer dish from Rarotonga in the Cook Islands: ika mata, a raw fish salad with coconut milk marinated in lemon juice! In the Cook Islands, some claim that the authentic ika mata uses fresh yellow fin tuna but many variations using different types of fish can be found and enjoyed…. 

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BEST of China food : Zah Jian Mian !

August 15, 2014 by Denis Leave a Comment

Zah Jian Mian. Like all great cuisines of the world, Chinese cuisine is too rich in its diversity and in its offerings to be reduced to one single dish. There are very many dishes from many parts of China which could claim to represent the best which China has to offer. We have described several… 

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BEST of Cambodia food : Fish Amok !

August 11, 2014 by Denis 1 Comment

Fish Amok. Cambodia’s Fish Amok. Here follows SeriousEats.com’s take on this famous dish which you will find in every Phnom Penh restaurant: This fish curry is often called Cambodia’s national dish, and for good reason—its presentation is beautiful and it tastes even better. Fish amok gets its signature flavor from kroeung, an aromatic curry paste… 

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BEST of Brunei food : Ambuyat !

August 6, 2014 by Denis 3 Comments

  Read our previous posting: “Best of Brazil food: Feijoada!” BEST of Brunei food : Ambuyat ! The national dish of Brunei, ambuyat, is, on its own, tasteless. Made from powdered sago starch extracted from the bark of rumbia trees, ambuyat gets its flavor from being dipped in a variety of sauces using traditional forks… 

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Cambodia, Land of the Khmers & The Largest City in the World

July 30, 2014 by Denis 1 Comment

Cambodia. Country Roll #30: Cambodia, land of the Khmers, home of the largest city in the world once, Angkor Wat!   Photo Courtesy of Wikipedia Stay tuned to BonVoyageurs.com for more Countries of the World as we share our joie de vivre from around the world.  Luxury escapes and city breaks to Quebec City, New… 

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BEST of Bhutan food : Ema Datshi, the famous and fiery national dish of Bhutan!

July 24, 2014 by Denis 3 Comments

Ema Datshi. Read our previous posting: “Best of Benin food : Ago Glain with Pili Pili!” BEST of Bhutan food : Ema Datshi, the famous and fiery national dish of Bhutan! Bhutanese people like their food spicy and chilis seem to be part of every meal. Ema Datshi, the national dish, is a very spicy… 

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Brunei, the fifth richest country in the world!

July 24, 2014 by Denis 3 Comments

Brunei. Read our previous country posting: “Brazil, land of the Samba, the beaches, the Amazon!” COUNTRY ROLL No 26 : Brunei, the fifth richest country in the world, but be aware that shariah and martial laws rule !   Photo BorneoTropicalAdventures.com Read our related posting: “Best of Brunei food: Ambuyat!” Read our next country posting:… 

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BEST of Bangladesh food : Kacchi Biryani !

July 21, 2014 by Denis 3 Comments

Kacchi Biryani. Read our previous posting: “Best of Bahrain food: Machboos Dijaj, delicious spiced chicken with rice!” BEST of Bangladesh food : Kacchi Biryani ! When it comes to biryani (which means fried or roasted) rice, several experts seem to rate the biryani from Bangladesh as the best in the world! Kacchi (which means raw)… 

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BEST of Azerbaijan food : Lamb Pilaf (Plov) !

July 18, 2014 by Denis 3 Comments

Lamb Pilaf. Read our previous posting: “Best of Austria food: the wiener schnitzel!” BEST of Azerbaijan food : Lamb Pilaf (Plov) ! Lamb Pilaf (Plov)  from Azerbaijan is quite appetizing!  Fluffy saffron rice, tender lamb, apricots …. yumm! Here’s how sbs.com.au describes it: Give this recipe for Azerbaijan’s national dish a go. Saffron rice is… 

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Filed Under: Azerbaijan, Culinary Delights, Europe Tagged With: around the world, Asia, Azerbaijan, city breaks, Food, Joie de vivre, Lamb, Lamb Pilaf, luxury escapes, Pilaf, Quebec City, Travel

BEST of Armenia food : Harissa, aka Herriseh !

July 16, 2014 by Denis 1 Comment

BEST of Armenia food : Harissa, aka Herriseh ! Read our previous posting: “Best of Argentina food: the Asado!” Harissa, which I could also call chicken risotto with wheat, is not only the national dish of Armenia, but also a rallying symbol for Armenia’s courage and fortitude across centuries of tribulations! A stick-to-the-ribs comforting dish… 

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TOP 10 travel experts and influencers on social media and rated as one of the most influential travel bloggers in the world, Denis and Lynn Gagnon have been circling the globe for more than 45 years. Former international business travelers, they know how to travel - with class, comfort, and style. Members of the National Press Club, PTBA , NATJA and SATW. Wish to connect? Email them at [email protected].

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