Quiche Lorraine is a savoury French tart with a filling of cream, eggs, and bacon, in an open pastry case. It was little known outside the French region of Lorraine until the mid-20th century. As its popularity spread, nationally and internationally, the addition of cheese became commonplace, although it has been criticised as inauthentic. It may be served hot, warm or cold. read more…
The Marché Bastille is a true highlight for anyone looking for an authentic Parisian experience. When you visit this market, you are immersing yourself in a vibrant piece of local culture that goes far beyond just a weekly grocery run. read more…
Risotto (from riso, ‘rice’) is an Italianrice dish cooked with broth until it reaches a creamy consistency. The broth can be derived from meat, fish or vegetables. Many types of risotto contain butter, onion, white wine, and Parmesan cheese. It is one of the most common ways of cooking rice in Italy. Saffron was originally used for flavour and its signature yellow colour. read more…
A charlotte is a type of bread pudding that can be served hot or cold. It is also referred to as an “icebox cake“. Bread, sponge cake, crumbs or biscuits/cookies are used to line a mold, which is then filled with a fruitpuree or custard. The baked pudding could then be sprinkled with powdered sugar and glazed with a salamander, a red-hot iron plate attached to a long handle, though modern recipes would likely use more practical tools to achieve a similar effect. read more…
Tiella Barese is one of the most famous dishes from the Southern Italian region of Apulia, specifically from the port city of Bari. It is a delicious casserole traditionally made from three main ingredients: rice, potatoes, and mussels (in Italian: riso, patate e cozze). read more…
Kensington Market is a distinctive multicultural neighbourhood in Downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Market is an older neighbourhood and one of the city’s best-known. In November 2006, it was designated a National Historic Site of Canada. Robert Fulford wrote in 1999 that “Kensington today is as much a legend as a district. The (partly) outdoor market has probably been photographed more often than any other site in Toronto.” read more…
