“Arab Cooking on a Saskatchewan Homestead: Recipes and Recollections”, by Habeeb Salloum
is one of the best books I’ve bought in ages. I have been reading this cookbook in my spare time, and as my bedtime reading! I am learning about a part of Canadian history that I knew sadly little about from my [...]
Posts Tagged as ‘Food’
May 18, 2007
“Arab Cooking on a Saskatchewan Homestead” by Habeeb Salloum
March 9, 2007
Bhusu and other delicious stuff
60 year old Surati Sweet Mart (Surati International Food) makes the most addictive, delicious Oriental/Indian snack food I’ve eaten. I crave it.
My favourite is Bhusu, which is a spicy, crunchy mix of chickpea twigs, crispy rice, nuts, raisins, and other bits and shapes. You’ll even find the odd hot pepper. They [...]
January 30, 2007
The Best Tofu!
Unisoya, a French Canadian company makes the best tofu I have ever eaten! The flavour (yes, I said flavour) of their plain tofu is actually good! I buy their “Regular” style, and the texture is very firm and pleasing — even my tofu hater likes it. If [...]
