So you want to whip up a batch of chocolate chip cookies but don’t have any chocolate chips? Or, are you like me and live in a country where chocolate chips aren’t even available? Or perhaps you’ve always wondered what chocolate chip cookies would taste … Read More
There are few better ways to use up overripe bananas then by whipping up a batch of banana bread. But what happens when you have a handful of super ripe bananas and all of the recipes for banana bread you can find include ingredients that … Read More
I still remember the first time I ever had Armenian gata — it was in a wine cellar in Tbilisi, Georgia. Luck would have it that we were there, drinking wine by the litre on a virtually empty stomach when the Armenian neighbours came by … Read More
You will be hard-pressed to have a meal in Georgian that doesn’t include the classic tomato and cucumber salad. Home to some of the best tomatoes I’ve ever had, Georgia really celebrates these sweet red orbs with one of the most simple and flavourful salads … Read More
Kharcho (pronounced HAR-cho) is one of the most variable (albeit delicious) dishes you can find in Georgia, and therefore searching for the perfect kharcho recipe is going to be difficult, as the dish can vary so much from region to region and from cook to … Read More
Fettuccine Alfredo is one of the most delicious and indulgent of Italian pasta dishes. This rich pasta slathered in a creamy parmesan sauce is the definition of comfort food for many, however, there are countless out there who are looking for a lighter than the … Read More
Are you looking for a perfect French onion soup recipe without wine, sherry or any other kind of alcohol? Or do you not have any oven-safe bowls but still want the same delicious results? That’s where I come in. There are few things in this … Read More
Do you have some leftover cooked chicken and are thinking of whipping up a quick and easy chicken salad for lunch? Does every recipe you find for it include ingredients you either don’t have or don’t want to put in your salad like celery, grapes … Read More
It would seem as if every country in the world that has an established drinking culture also has its token “hangover cure” touted by grandmothers and homoeopathic enthusiasts the world over that this will cure what ails you. In Georgia, there are two such dishes: … Read More
Of all the soups out there, lentil soup is easily my favourite. I love legumes and bean dishes and I absolutely love a good soup, whether it be a hearty bean stew or a creamy pumpkin soup, and I’m always looking at new ways to … Read More
One of the most common dishes in Georgia that you will find across the country is ojakhuri. This hearty meal is a mainstay in this South Caucasus nation and you will be hard-pressed to find a traditional restaurant menu without its inclusion. However, if you’re … Read More
Have you ever wanted an easy and delicious tomato soup but don’t have (or can’t be bothered to take out) a blender? We’ve all been there. Tomato soup can be immensely satisfying and can hit the spot on a cold day (especially when paired with … Read More