Dining Around Lapland in Local Dishes
Few places call to mind the holiday season like the northern expanses of Lapland, located in Finland. There are several ways to travel to Lapland, including direct flights from Dubai to Helsinki via a stylish and modern Finnair (be sure not to miss out on a range of bespoke Finnish branded beverages while on board). Visitors can also connect to Rovenamimi, one of the most northern airports in Finland, via various European cities. For a complete Finnish experience, Helsinki is an excellent place to begin your journey, and worth stepping out for a few days (if only to get acclimated to the climate and pick up a few extra layers). Although there are plenty of excellent places to stay in the capital city, our top tip is the contemporary and cozy Hotel U14. With friendly staff and an incredible breakfast spread, this property is within walking distance of almost everything.…
Exploring CulinarySchools.org Games!
In today’s digital age, the number of websites and apps can be overwhelming, but also offer many opportunities to explore, learn, and have fun. Learning can be a delightful journey, especially when it involves something as universally enjoyed as food. CulinarySchools.org offers an engaging and interactive platform for culinary enthusiasts, aspiring chefs, and curious minds to explore the world of food and cooking. With a range of exciting games and challenges, the website makes learning about cooking, ingredients, and culinary techniques educational and incredibly fun. In this article, we’ll dive into some of the 100 games that are available and suitable for kids and adults! The Joy of Learning Through Play Culinary education has traditionally been associated with textbooks, lectures, and hands-on cooking classes. While these methods are undoubtedly valuable, CulinarySchools.org Games add enjoyment to the learning process. By infusing playfulness and interactivity into culinary education, they capture the imagination of…
3 Wonderful Summer-Friendly Meals To Eat In Your Garden.
Today we welcome a collaborative post from a talented contributor. Enjoy, C. When the summer arrives, many homeowners dust off their garden furniture, remove tarpaulin coverings, and stage outdoor settings for dinner parties and more. Inviting friends and family to an evening meal in your garden can be a lovely approach, or having a candlelit dinner with your partner is often an inspiring and beautiful experience to focus on. If you’re looking for inspiration to equip your garden for summer cooking, there is plenty to choose from: a new grill (don’t forget the wood chips or BBQ accessories), a new hammock to relax in, or perhaps a new outdoor dining set. After cooking wintery foods to keep you warm and satiated, moving back into lighter, more unrestrained, more colorful cooking can take a slight adjustment, if only in your shopping habits. That’s why it’s prudent to consider excellent, summer-friendly meals…
Getting Your Finances in Order Before Buying a House: 5 Helpful Tips.
Today we welcome a collaborative post from a talented contributor. Enjoy, C. Buying a home is a massive commitment that requires spending a lot of money at once and then spending dedicated funds every month for fifteen to thirty years. It’s one of the most significant financial decisions the average person will make in their lifetimes, so it must be decided with good planning. If you want to buy a home and be confident that you’re ready, these are some of the financial plans to lay out first. Create Two Different Savings Unless you are eligible for specific grants, the average cost of a down payment for a home is 20% of the cost of the home. In recent years, home prices have skyrocketed to new heights, so you must be able to save as much money as possible. To do this, set aside two savings accounts, one for your…
Travelling The World On Motorcycle Is Easy, Once You Know How.
Today we welcome a collaborative post from a talented contributor. Enjoy, C. Traveling the world on a motorcycle is a dream for many. It represents absolute freedom, beyond even what you get when you go by car. On a motorbike, you can weave in and out of traffic, park up just about anywhere, and travel down unpaved dirt tracks with relative ease. However, if you’re going to embark on a motorcycle adventure, you’ll need to do your research. It’s not as easy as you might think. You need to prepare in advance and make sure that you put everything in order first before you set off. Here’s what you need to do. Ship Your Bike If you already have a motorcycle, chances are that you are used to its features, and it will be the safest mode of transportation for your trip. Figure Out How You’re Going To Feed Yourself…
A visit to Parma with Parmigano Reggiano.
I was recently invited to Italy, more specifically to Parma to learn all about the process of the product of Parmigiano Reggiano. Of course, I was only too delighted to accept. Parmigiano Reggiano is one of those products that is literally always in my fridge. I find myself reaching for it throughout the week — for any pasta dish, to top salads, the list is endless. If you want a shortcut, find the steps of production here. If you want to see some highlights from my trip, click here. And if you want to know more about the history and benefits of the product, please keep reading! Rooted in Tradition Parmigiano-Reggiano is one of the oldest and richest cheeses in the world. This cheese is essentially produced in the same way it was nine centuries ago: using the same ingredients (milk, salt, and rennet) with the same craftsmanship and production…
What’s in a Name?
While the culinary component of the A to Za’atar origin story starts when I enjoyed a degustation at Noma in 2013, the story of the brand goes back to the fall of 2015, when I was considering leaving my full-time job at NYUAD to concentrate on my fiction writing. I’d come up with a great name, and knew I needed to do something with the title. Perhaps unique to the market in Dubai, in 2016, on social media, everyone had a gimmick or nickname. So I did too. Because in the world of food, who was Courtney Brandt? In my mind, ‘A to Za’atar’ was much easier to remember. Thus, A to Za’atar was born. Not knowing much about anything in the market or food scene, I started by reviewing restaurants, networking with other influencers and social media types. Before too long, I was receiving invites to different places and…
Why You Should Move to Alberta
Today we welcome a collaborative post from a talented contributor. Enjoy, C. Alberta is one of Canada’s most beautiful provinces. Home to some gorgeous natural attractions, quirky small towns, art, museums, and more, Alberta has something for everyone. If you’re looking to relocate, whether it be for work or for personal reasons, consider places like Calgary, Banff, and St. Albert. Here are a few reasons why you should call Alberta your next home. Cost Compared to other areas of Canada such as Ontario, Alberta has a very low cost of living. Apartments can go for around $800-$1000 CAD, and real estate is also extremely affordable. If and when you’re ready to purchase a home, you can get the same city vibes you’d get in Toronto or Vancouver at a fraction of the price. If you’re looking for something more rural, Banff homes for sale are extremely affordable compared to other…
A to Za’atar’s (completely subjective) Top City Hotels List.
Top City Hotels Four Seasons Ubud Le Quartier Francais Casa Angelina Thornybush Game Lodge Rosewood Bangkok Grand Hyatt Tokyo Roppongi The Siam Cape Cadogan The Old Clare Hotel Toren Raffles Manila Langham Sydney Lyall Melbourne Boho Prague Four Seasons Prague Intercontinental Sofia Dwarikas Nepal The Laslett W Doha The Dylan W Bangkok Sofitel Macau Four Seasons Abu Dhabi Balthazar Hotel and Spa Rosewood Abu Dhabi Maison Malesherbes Park Hyatt Dubai Hotel Hotel Brno Barcelo Palace Mira Hong Kong New World Makati Melia Desert Palm Similar to my beach list, this is a completely subjective ranking of city hotels (with a few extra categories thrown in). Like the order? Think it should be changed? Let me know in the comments!