The holidays is my family's favourite time to visit Disney World and Epcot's seasonal festivals are our second favourite time to vacation with Mickey Mouse. We haven't been able to plan a trip yet to Epcot's International Food & Wine Festival but my friend Cheryl from Moms and Munchkins spent a few days last year in the WDW area eating and soaking up the sun. This … [Read more...]
Lunch Buffet at Bangkok Garden in Toronto
My husband and I love Thai cuisine. The mix of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy all on one plate is what makes Thai food different from other types of cuisines. It's something we got to experience firsthand in Bangkok, Thailand about a decade ago during our first visit to this Southeast Asian country. While we were there to sightsee, that trip was also when we really fell in … [Read more...]
Good Eats: 9 Foods and Dishes to Try in Texas
In Texas, food is more than just a meal. I discovered this while I was exploring the Lone Star State at the beginning of the month -- you can see some of my food photos on Instagram. Food brings families and friends together and restaurants serving delicious dishes are often crowded come meal time. Is the BBQ as good as everyone says it is? YES! Will you ever get tired of … [Read more...]
Celebrating Chinese New Year at Home: Stir Fried Sticky Rice Cake (Nian Gao) Recipe
February 19, 2015 marks the beginning of the Lunar New Year or Chinese New Year - this year we're celebrating the Year of the Sheep and my family is preparing to celebrate at home like we normally do. The crowds at the restaurants are just too crazy to deal with. If you've ever been to a Chinese New Year or Lunar New Year party you know that it is centred around food and … [Read more...]
Good Eats: Benihana in Orlando, Florida
Our most recent Disney cruise found us staying at a non Disney owned property for the first time. We had a full kitchen, two bedrooms and a washer and dryer in our suite. We got to Floridays Resort in the early afternoon and were too tired to cook dinner so we decided to splurge and headed to Benihana on International Drive for some teppanyaki. Benihana Orlando on … [Read more...]