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”?”

Tour of Doranya

Alex recorded this video at the beginning of November when we took Doranya for a lovely country ride to Ottawa, the bush on the outskirts of Kanata that is, and parked it in front of Alex’s sister’s home for the night. Continue reading “Tour of Doranya”

Banichka, the little sister of banica

Series: Slavka’s filo pastries

Our breakfast: Banichka and cappuccino, Christchurch New Zeeland

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 bready banica

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?”

Chayote two ways

Series: From my Covid gardens

In the previous post of this thread I discussed how to make pasta sauce from the last harvest – with green tomatoes. One can use the sauce in a variety of dishes, not just pasta. Continue reading “Chayote two ways”

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”

Last harvest, green tomatoes

Series: From my Covid gardens

I used mainly the vegetables and herbs from my Covid gardens for cooking this summer. Practically from end of May to end of September, all I needed was Continue reading “Last harvest, green tomatoes”

What were we thinking?

It’s only mid November. Only!? By now I’d have charted multiple itineraries for the next year’s travel, after concluding the current year’s of course. Continue reading “What were we thinking?”

When you take your home with you

Storyline: Advantures in our back yard

Last week’s drive with winterized Doranya may have been our final advanture for 2020. Temperatures are soaring as never before. Continue reading “When you take your home with you”

Spooky Sea Bream

OK there is nothing spooky in the sea bream dish I made last night, aside from the fact that it was our Halloween dinner. Continue reading “Spooky Sea Bream”

The colours of the Covid-19 fall

Storyline: Advantures in our back yard

Did you notice how vibrant the colours are this fall? Perhaps it is because of the dry summer/early fall. Continue reading “The colours of the Covid-19 fall”

Sketches of Prince Edward County

Storyline: Advantures in our back yard

There is a lot going on for the County. If you are art, food and wine fanatic, the County is a place to visit. Continue reading “Sketches of Prince Edward County”

The name: Doranya

Storyline: Advantures in our back yard

Three weeks in and we are still loving the RVing experience. We love the flexibility and the opportunities our new Covid shield provides. Continue reading “The name: Doranya”

In anticipation

Storyline: Advantures in our back yard

Tomorrow will be our first Advanture day. It will be a long one. Continue reading “In anticipation”

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