Storyline: Filling the gaps
Alex and I have been to Catalonia a few times. As mentioned in the Barcelona post, my first rendezvous with Catalonia was in July 1994. Continue reading “Catalonia, birthplace of Salvador Dali”
Cooking with stinging nettles
Not that far in the past we used to only have seasonal food on the table. Imports were not available, Continue reading “Cooking with stinging nettles”
Barcelona
Storyline: Filling the gaps
While sitting through hopefully the last Covid lockdown, grab a glass of wine (coffee, tea or other favorite drink) and join us on a journey through some parts of Spain. Continue reading “Barcelona”
Copenhagen and environs
Storyline: Filling the gaps
“Watch it!” Alex shouts as I step off the sidewalk to a presumably parking lane, and while turning around I hear squeaking bicycle’s brakes Continue reading “Copenhagen and environs”
Reykjavik and area
Storyline: Filling the gaps
It feels like ages ago. And it was possibly not the best time weatherwise to visit that absolutely stunning country, but I’d recommend it to any casual music lover. Continue reading “Reykjavik and area”
6. Lake Superior and… home
Storyline: Road Trip with Milan 2018
Our last stop during this road trip was on the shores of Lake Superior, the largest freshwater lake in the world (by surface area). Continue reading “6. Lake Superior and… home”
4. Baie-Saint-Paul to L’Anse-Saint-Jean and the Fjord
Storyline: Road Trip with Milan 2018
Driving through the rugged foothills of the Laurentian Mountains on hwy 138 from Quebec City to Baie-Saint-Paul is spectacular. Continue reading “4. Baie-Saint-Paul to L’Anse-Saint-Jean and the Fjord”
Pumpkin variations for Boxing day
Series: Slavka’s filo pastries
Banitsa with pumpkin is called tikvenik (from tikva=pumpkin), and is a popular dessert for Christmas Eve in Bulgaria. Continue reading “Pumpkin variations for Boxing day”
Slavka’s recipe
Series: Slavka’s filo pastries
It’s a week before Xmas Eve and it is time for Slavka’s banitsa recipe and ideas. Slavka, as do I, often improvises and creates her own recipe. Continue reading “Slavka’s recipe”
Have you heard of “Tsiganska banitsa”?
Series: Slavka’s filo pastries
In Bulgarian cuisine, “Tsiganska (or Ciganska) banitsa”, translated as “Gypsy banitsa”, is a slice of fresh, preferably hot bread seasoned with sweet paprika, salt and oil. Continue reading “Have you heard of “Tsiganska banitsa”?”
Banichka, the little sister of banica
Series: Slavka’s filo pastries
In the previous post I covered the filo pastry popular in the Balkan region. Banitsa, or banica, is the Bulgarian name for this egg & white brine cheese (feta-style) pastry Continue reading “Banichka, the little sister of banica”
3. Tremblant and Quebec City
Storyline: Road Trip with Milan 2018
Our next stop was Mt. Tremblant. We didn’t have far to go, and Milan still hadn’t seen our capital. Continue reading “3. Tremblant and Quebec City”
What is banitsa?
Series: Slavka’s filo pastries
My friend Slavka makes the best use of filo (or phyllo) pastry sheets in Toronto. This thread features a few of her recipes. But before that, let’s set the stage. Continue reading “What is banitsa?”
2. Jet lag: from Toronto to Ottawa
Storyline: Road Trip with Milan 2018
This storyline was supposed to be finished in 2018, however, the year was full of travels: spring, summer and fall, gatherings in between, Continue reading “2. Jet lag: from Toronto to Ottawa”
Sofia – Part 1
Storyline: Bulgaria with Alex
It is 39°C in the mountains and hotter in the city. Some occasional clouds ease our hike and make it tolerable. Continue reading “Sofia – Part 1”
