Sprouting chickpeas? Really?! In the Gypsy Kitchen? Oh yeah, we’re spouting chickpeas, because it’s fun. Nothing I like more than growing things then eating them. When we talk about food in terms of fuel and energy think for a moment about the amount of energy that a seed produces to grow. Sprouting increases the protein, essential amino acids, enzymatic activity, vitamins, and fiber content.
Montrealer’s have strong opinions about the smoked meat they love. Some revere Schwartz’s other’s Lester’s, Reuben’s, Dunn’s, Chenoy’s or Pete’s Smoked Meat. Each with their own spicing, smoking and steaming techniques it’s like arguing which temple to worship at. A day trip to Montreal takes me into the heart of Canadian deli tradition.
Farmers Markets are a $3Billion dollar business in Canada alone, because now 92% of consumers say buying directly from a farmer is important to them.
Bollywood Week continues here at Food Gypsy with some spicy dishes from India, from my kitchen to yours. Staring off with a little Mango Chicken Curry.
Jambalaya, they call it a peasant’s dish. A one dish meal made from a bit pf chicken, a couple of
As an added Valentine’s Week Bonus Feature. Tossing a little pastry technique your way compliments of Wendy van Velthonven from Thimble Cakes
It’s HOT in the kitchen. Valentine’s Day; a much hyped, often loaded, celebration of love. In doing a bit of Food Gypsy research I unearthed a few natural aphrodisiacs that could add a little heat to your table.
It’s cold and flu season; sniffles and sore throats and sick days. Some nasty little bug bit me hard this weekend which meant cough syrup and pajama time. Nothing quite so sexy as a fever. Oh yea, I’m hot Baby! *cough, cough, cough* Time for a big bowl of nature’s remedy… chicken soup.
There is little else that can comfort, soothe and completely quiet; mind, body and soul quite like Italian food. Elegant in its simplicity and selective in its ingredients, Italian is (by far) my favourite food and the reason I’m a fan of La Bottega Nicastro.
Roatan, Honduras. No plans. No reservations. No local currency and not a care in the world. I never travel like
Deep in the Caribbean in the Bay Islands off Honduras is a living gem – Roatan, Honduras. A day of adventure and Island Cooking.
In the heart of Old Havana, off Plaza de Armas, lined with book sellers and merchants, is a large awning covered outdoor restaurant lined with potted flowers and ferns – Cafe La Mina.
Hi, I’m Cori.
Nice to meet you!
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