One thing I’m always struggling to instil in my child is a sense of family and tradition. Whatever culture or tradition it might be, typically for those of us who are first generation immigrants this is very agonising as we want them to experience and maintain a sense of our former “home” and what makes…
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Easy does-it trifle
There are probably as many trifle recipes as there are people. Trifles can be a combination of many things and somehow still come out tasting naturally sweet, fresh, and delicious. Here is an easy one for you with easy to find ingredients; you can just about substitute any of the ingredients to something equally good….
Thinking of creating an App?
So you have an idea for an app, you experienced that “A-ha” moment of “why isn’t there an app that does that?” Great, that’s typically the hardest but cheapest part of the whole process. A great app is one that takes an everyday problem and trues to solve it. So then what? Here’s a quick…
Tasbeech Meatloaf
This is Middle Eastern twist on the meat loaf phenomenon – I know what you’re thinking, why would we want a Middle Eastern twist on meatloaf when we can barely stand regular meatloaf. Please give this a try, it’s really good, and the look is impressive. It really puts all your proteins and nutrients in…
Hong Kong (and Macau) in a quicky
Gateways to China, Hong Kong and Macau have two completely different feels and both a magical fusion.
Heirloom Gifts for Kids
So as a father of a new baby (not my first) I always like to find creative ways to document the first few years enough that they can have things to look back on once they get older. With my 7 year old (at the time of writing this) the first few years on his…
Sweet Tortilla Crunchies
This is an easy way to cook with the kids and have a “healthier” alternative to chocolates. It’s still sugar but hopefully less of it in their mouths than what they would get for a small chocolate bar, and just as satisfying for the sweet tooth we all have. Time: About 30 minutes Serves: 3…
Toronto-Montreal Pit Stops
We regularly go on trips to Montreal from Toronto to see the in-laws and with two kids boredom is inevitable for a 5-6 hour drive. We have come to realise there are a few pit stops that make it a bit bearable, despite the delays these pit stops create, they are worth it and do…
Boston Cream Cake
A decadent recipe from one of my all time favourite Italian chefs Ms. Lidia Bastianich. They have a luxurious feel and will taste like they took way more effort than they actually did, which is what we all want! Time: About 1 hour Serves: 10 Good for: Impressive dessert, for those you want to impress…
Athena I won’t forget you
Greek history, Greek food, Greek weather, and warm people – Greek is great.
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