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Lime and Mint Juice


By Lionel Mann, May 9th, 2007
It's the most refreshing drink I've had in Ethiopia. But, a confession: I don’t know the quantities of all the ingredients. I got the info from one of the waiters at the LimeTree restaurant in Addis Ababa, and he didn’t speak a ton of English. So, this recipe was created with a lot of sign language and head-scratching...read more

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Les Moules à la Florent


By Nathalie Bibeau, April 21st, 2007
Welcome to Heaven. We were talking about France today, reminiscing about a beautiful dinner under the stars in the courtyard of a friend's house and...we simply had to put this up...read more

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Perfect Ethiopian Macchiato


By Nathalie Bibeau, April 3rd, 2007
It should be no surprise that Ethiopia, the home of coffee, has... well, good coffee. But the perfect Italian macchiato? Who knew. The Italians certainly left their mark when they stomped on this ground 50 years ago. Traditionally, a macchiato in the "home land" is made...read more

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Ahh…Sahlab


By Lionel Mann, March 18th, 2007
Canadians will laugh at this, but if you are in the cold months of an Egyptian winter, one of the most popular hot drinks is Sahlab. Sahlab is made from the starch found in the ground bulb of the orchid, Orchis mascula...read more

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Honey & Fig Chicken


By Lionel Mann, March 8th, 2007
Tired of the same old pluck, pluck. If you've got a hankerin' for a chicken recipe that is simple and good, you’ve just found one. This goes down sweet and easy with an Indian twist...read more

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Pâte à Crêpe


By Lionel Mann, February 23rd, 2007
Crêpes made easy. Have'em on their own, with maple syrup or lotsa fruity fruit. You can't go wrong if you add a little whipped cream on top....read more

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Le Tiramisu à Julie


By Lionel Mann, February 1st, 2007
Guaranteed to knock your socks off, this is the best Tiramisu on the planet. It was a hit at our friend's birthday party in Sommieres and we are forever grateful. Try it, I bet you'll like it....read more

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