Where to Have a Festive Holiday Afternoon Tea in the Pacific Northwest
Julie Cockburn2017-11-30T17:38:52+00:00A collection of some of the best places in the Pacific Northwest to indulge in a festive holiday afternoon tea.
Chunky Apple Broccolini Salad
Julie Cockburn2017-11-25T01:56:33+00:00Chunky, crunchy, and fresh, this apple and broccolini salad is loaded with healthy, flavor packed yumminess. It comes together in a jiffy, and makes a perfect packable addition to a lunchbox or picnic.
Northwest Pear and Apple Galette
Julie Cockburn2017-11-25T01:56:07+00:00This quick and easy dessert, filled with Northwest fruits and nuts, is both rustic and elegant. A tasty end to your next elegant picnic or casual dinner party!
Turkish Stuffed Apricots
Julie Cockburn2017-11-10T22:42:03+00:00Beautiful Turkish dried apricots are soaked, candied with lemon scented syrup, stuffed with rich cream, and garnished with crunchy pistachios to make the perfect, lightly sweet one bite treat! Serve them after dinner, as an appetizer, for afternoon tea, or even for breakfast.
Bobotie – A Classic South African Casserole
Julie Cockburn2017-11-02T23:05:12+00:00This classic dish from South Africa, Bobotie (pronounced ba-bo-tea), is made with ground beef seasoned to perfection, and a creamy, decadent topping. It is rich, savory, spicy, aromatic, and zingy. A comforting meal, full of the flavors of Africa!
Ugali – Kenyan cornmeal
Julie Cockburn2018-08-02T20:00:39+00:00Simple and satisfying, this cornmeal porridge from Kenya, called Ugali, is the perfect accompaniment to soups, stews, and savory curries.
Fresh British scones for a cream tea
Julie Cockburn2018-05-10T20:13:53+00:00Light and fluffy, with just a hint of sweetness, fresh British scones are perfect for slathering with clotted cream and strawberry jam.
8 Arabic Dishes You Shouldn’t Miss When Visiting Dubai
Julie Cockburn2017-10-12T03:08:07+00:00With hundreds of dining establishments and cuisines available in Dubai, choosing which kinds of food to eat here can be quite an ordeal. But if you’re only in the city for a temporary spell, it would be best to indulge in some traditional, authentic Arabic dishes first. Here are some of the local Arabic dishes you should try if you’re visiting Dubai...
Afghan Mantu – savory beef & onion filled dumplings
Julie Cockburn2017-10-06T21:11:27+00:00Seasoned beef and onions, tucked away in a tender wrapper, and topped with an herby yogurt sauce make this delicious recipe for Afghan mantu, or dumplings, a perfect crowd pleaser for your next party!
Clotted Cream
Julie Cockburn2018-05-12T16:10:10+00:00Creamy, thick, luxurious, kissed with a hint of natural sweetness, and fresh with a slightly nutty flavor, clotted cream is what you might imagine to be the perfect, beautiful child of freshly whipped cream and grass fed butter.