Destinations

Autumn Favorites|Destinations|Dinner|Morocco|Recipes

An Easy, Authentic, Moroccan Chicken Tagine Recipe

Magical, mystical Morocco! Our authentic, Moroccan, chicken tagine recipe is full of exotic flavors from this colorful and diverse country. A Moroccan tagine recipe is easy to make with everyday ingredients and you don’t need a tagine pot to make it! Watch our video of a Moroccan, Berber family cooking tagines at home. And, how common are tagine restaurants in Morocco? Well I can answer that one straight off the bat. They’re everywhere and the range of tagines available on … Read More

Beautiful Accommodation|Destinations|Morocco

How to Spend a Lovely 4 Days in Marrakech

Wondering how long to stay and how to spend your time in Marrakech? Here we detail what to do day by day including activities, review Dar Les Cigognes, the riad where we stayed, and suggest where to eat if you have up to four days in Marrakech. Marrakech Morocco’s Red City Mystical, marvelous Marrakech (also spelled Marrakesh). In my mind it is a somewhat exotic destination with a mystique all its own. And honestly, I think that’s why you go … Read More

Destinations|Lunch|Morocco|Recipes

How to Make Easy Carrot, Orange and Ginger Soup

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Our carrot, orange and ginger soup is simple to prepare and contains everyday ingredients. If you’re looking for popular Moroccan appetizers, why not consider a Moroccan soup instead? This soup will surprise you with its depth of flavor and beautiful spicing. It’s a lovely soup your whole family will enjoy. Carrot, orange and ginger soup is moderately spiced. It contains some fresh and dried spices and herbs which Moroccans would purchase from their local spice souk (or market). If you’re … Read More

Destinations|Morocco

Essaouira: The Perfect Long Weekend for Moroccan Food

To explore Morocco and Moroccan food, staying at boutique hotel Madada Mogador in Essaouira on Morocco’s west coast, makes the perfect long weekend or mid-week break. Dine at La Table Madada, an excellent seafood restaurant and learn all about Moroccan food first hand with a cooking class and tour of the spice souk. Think of Morocco and images of exotic souks, beautiful Moorish architecture and of the course the tagine all come to mind. Any food lover knows Moroccan food … Read More

Destinations|Dinner|Greece & Cyprus|Recipes

How to Make Easy Greek Rice Pudding on the Stovetop

Looking for creamy rice pudding? Why not try this easy Greek rice pudding, a simple recipe you can make on the stovetop. And, you can make it in advance and then just leave to chill in the refrigerator, making it very convenient if you have guests. It’s also a gluten free rice pudding which delivers a creamy result! I researched the background and history to Greek rice pudding and I was surprised. Do you know how popular creamy rice puddings … Read More

Greece & Cyprus

How to Plan Your Crete Itinerary for the Best Vacation

To help you plan your Crete itinerary an overview of Heraklion, Chania and Rethymnon with suggestions for where to stay based on interests for 1,2 or 3-week itineraries. Includes information for getting to Crete and traveling around the island. Crete is known for its food and wine in a country known for great food so that says a lot. Crete is the largest of the Greek Islands, at over 150 miles (250 kilometers) wide and taking about five hours to drive … Read More