Month: February 2020

We're Moving - Again!

We’re Moving – Again!

Yep, you read that right: We’re Moving – Again! Now, before a mass amount of questions start piling up, let me give you a bit of a backstory: When we came to Puerto Rico back in August 2019, we knew it would potentially become our new home. So, before heading […]

Mushroom Stroganoff

Mushroom Stroganoff

When I was little, my mother use to make beef stroganoff on really cold days when we lived in Saskatchewan. And in turn, the dish has always brought back memories of warmth, comfort and of my homeland, Canada. And although this isn’t the original beef stroganoff recipe, it’s nearly identical […]

Top Marks Café

Top Marks Café

Location: 7240 E Main St, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 Menu: European Price: $$ Top Marks Café holds a special place in my heart – for many reasons. For one, every time I think back to living in Scottsdale, I think about all the places that put a smile on my face; […]

French Onion Soup Omelette

French Onion Soup Omelette

This French Onion Soup Omelette is a game changer to the omelette family. But Carmen, how do you put soup IN an omelette? Fair enough question. Technically there’s no soup ‘in’ the omelette, however, I’m just recreating the exquisite flavor of my favorite soup to go inside an omelette. Why? […]

5 Golden Rules for Cooking in the Kitchen

5 Golden Rules for Cooking in the Kitchen

My top 5 Golden Rules for Cooking in the Kitchen. Let me start by being completely transparent: there’s about 100 golden rules when cooking in the kitchen, and everyone values these rules differently. These rules (and their value) also depend on the chef, the kitchen, and the cuisine being prepared. […]