Day Two in Marrakech On our second day in Marrakech, Ryan and I toured the Jardin Majorelle. This is Marrakech’s number one tourist attraction. I hadn’t heard of it before, which isn’t surprising since it only opened in 2011, after Yves St Laurent died in 2008 (and we visited in 2001). We walked through the […]
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Explore Morocco: Day One in Marrakech
The morning after we arrived in Casablanca, we were on our way to Marrakech! We got two train tickets to Marrakech, which cost only 95 Dh each. After a short wait, we boarded our train at 10:55 am. The train ride took 3.5 hours, and our little cabin sat eight. I looked out the window […]
Roast Pork Loin with Fennel and Thyme
Roast pork loin with fennel and thyme is my favourite way to cook pork loin. This economical cut of meat is delicious when roasted. According to the USDA, pork roasts should reach an internal temperature of 62 C / 145 F, and can still be pink in the middle. In Canada, Health Canada recommends cooking […]
Walnut Raisin Pumpkin Spice Muffins
These pumpkin spice muffins are flavoured with cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger, and are studded with raisins and walnut pieces. The craggy tops hide a soft and flavourful crumb which tastes just like Thanksgiving. Serve these with a cup of cold milk or a mug of tea on a blustery fall day. Ryan made a […]
Za’atar Spice Mix
Za’atar is a tasty spice mix commonly used in Middle Eastern cooking. We used to eat it, mixed with some olive oil into a paste, and spread on dough to make a type of pizza, manakeesh. It’s also great sprinkled on eggs, various vegetables, and as a spice rub for meat. The term za’atar can […]