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Month: May 2011
A Chinese fondue that’s half Japanese
Originally published in the Journal de Montréal on December 16, 2006. This dish originated during the times when nomads had to simplify their meals as much as possible. Even now, the equipment consists of a simple fondue pot with burner, one dipping fork per guest (colour coded if possible) and small plates.
Laugh out loud to live long and strong
Laughter is a key element of a healthy life. No matter what you are facing, you can learn to laugh and benefit both physically and mentally. Here’s what the experts know about the health benefits of laughter:
WUFF! WUFF! Belgium gets the first ever “bar for dogs”
It is THE social event that everyone is… ‘yapping’ about in Belgium: the opening of a first bar for dogs in the Louis XV Pavillon, located in the Wolvendael Park in Brussels. Dogs are already allowed to roam around there without a leash from 6 p.m. onwards. But now they can also lap up dishes […]
Happy Mother’s Day
The figure of the ‘mother goddess’ held a very prominent and sacred position in ancient times and was linked primarily to the veneration of fertility and motherhood. The Greeks had a spring festival for worshipping Cybele, the mother of the gods.
Viva Mexico!
Mexicans are celebrating “Cinco de Mayo” (Spanish for “fifth of May”) today. This holiday commemorates their victory over the French at Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. This is not the most important national patriotic holiday in Mexico, but it is observed outside Mexico as a celebration of Mexican heritage and pride. You are […]
Five Soda Alternatives
Do you always grab a soda when you are thirsty? Next time you may want to consider one of these healthier alternatives:
A few more days to see “Schwartz’s: The Musical”
If you wonder what this subject has to do with our “Pestoblog”, it means you don’t know about Montreal’s famous Hebrew delicatessen. I took in the show last week and like everyone else who has ever enjoyed a smoked meat sandwich at Schwartz, I enjoyed every moment of the brilliant script and storyline.
