Recipe: Lebanese Beef and Potato Stew

This is an authentic Lebanese recipe that will hit the spot if you're in the mood for something stew-y and warm. This stew can be eaten on its own or in true Lebanese style, with pita bread. This recipe calls for allspice and cinnamon, which adds a nice subtle spicy taste. Beware of the imitation allspice that is sold in some grocery stores. The real stuff is a dried unripe fruit from the Pimenta dioica tree...

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Slow Cooked Goodness at Robz, Ottawa

BBQ Beef Sandwich on a Potato Roll Great food for good value is hard to find these days. Robz, just 5 weeks old, is proving that it is still possible. For just 5 dollars, you can get an awesome meal that will leave you full and satisfied, with absolutely no fuss. The focus is home made slow cooked meats, free from any processing and preservatives. Pulled pork, BBQ beef, slow roasted beef, slow roasted back bacon, and the list goes...

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Three Muses. Strong Women. Kitchen Items.

We love how a painting inspired by women and kitchen tools can turn into something so artistic and peculiarly beautiful. Three Muses. Strong Women. Kitchen Items. was created by Miami artist Robyn West. When Robyn was 13, her grandmother moved in with them and brought all sorts of old farm kitchen items. She became fascinated with the tools and what it stood for. To her, they represented strength, both phsyical and emotional. This piece...

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Edgar, Ottawa (Gatineau)

Edgar is truly a gem. The moment you walk in, you'll feel a great vibe. Although the staff and menus are in French, you won't be judged if you prefer to speak English. The staff at Edgar are incredibly friendly and extremely attentive to their customers. Here is how it all started. A few years ago, Marysol Foucalt, now owner of Edgar, was known as a food blogger at her blog She Eats Bears. Then in 2010, she decided...

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Doodle Bread

Obama Doodle Bread If you're a big doodler, then you're gonna love Doodle Bread. A UK based company, Doodle Cook has made it easy to be creative with your bread using their easy shape kits. Doodle with cocoa, tomato & beetroot, spinach & rosemary and blueberry flavors. You can now admire your work in every slice of bread you serve. Happy US Thanksgiving! Romney Doodle Bre...

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Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams, Columbus

Who would have known that one of the best ice cream shops in America was situated in Columbus Ohio? Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams are inspired by the flavors and tastes around her, and ice cream is the medium she uses to bring it to life. That is why you will see a lot of flavors that are inspired by the Mid-West, where she spent most of her life. Who can resist flavors like sweet corn and black raspberries (surprisingly delicious),...

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Borough Market, London

The Borough Market is one of the largest and most popular food markets in London and should be on everyone's checklist of places to go if visiting the city. It is located right beside the Southwark Cathedral, on the South end of the London bridge. Southwark Cathedral The Borough Market is also the oldest market in London, dating back to the 13th century. It was once a place where people flocked to grab fresh produce, but it has since...

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Teacup Ring

This tea cup ring, created by Kay of Ruby Robin Boutique, caught our attention with its charming details and beautiful colors. This kawaii miniature ring features a delicate floral bone china tea cup set with a slice of lemon and two handcrafted chocolate chip cookies. It's amazing how so much detail can be packed into such a little package. Kay creates all sorts of vintage inspired jewellery in her studio in Cork, Ireland. When you set eyes...

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Flour + Water, San Francisco

It's been 3 years since Flour + Water first opened its doors, and the restaurant is still going strong. Flour + Water was recently named one of the Best Italian Restaurants in the U.S. by Travel + Leisure and there are few folks, if any, that would disagree with that. The chef and partner, Thomas McNaughton, trained and worked at top notch restaurants in Europe and San Francisco (Gary Danko and Quince) before opening Flour +...

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Steak Wear

Have you been searching everywhere for that perfect steak necklace? Look no further, TheSpangledMaker, an LA jewellery designer with a very quirky and fun style, has got the perfect one! This steak necklace was inspired by Mark Ryden's series of paintings called "The Meat Show". The talented jewellery maker behind TheSpangledMaker has actually had a strange life long relationship with meat. Artistically, she appreciates the beauty...

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Wholesome Chow Organic Gluten Free Baking Mixes

Wholesome Chow's claim to fame is that they sell the world's ONLY certified non-GMO, organic gluten free and vegan mixes. Now that's a mouth full. Non of their mixes require any eggs, dairy, casein, gluten or wheat, and apple cider vinegar is what is needed to help their cakes and pancakes rise. Here are their products: Organic All Purpose Baking Mix Organic Vanilla Cake Mix Organic Lavendar Cake Mix Organic Chai Spice Cake Mix Organic...

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The Persian Banh Mi

I'd like to introduce you to the kookoo sabzi sandwich, AKA 'The Persian Banh Mi'. A banh mi sandwich is a Vietnamese sub that is served in a French baguette and filled with meats, fresh veggies, pickled veggies and different spreads like butter, mayo and pork pate. Although very little similarities between a Vietnamese banh mi and the kookoo sabzi sandwich, this sandwich totally screams Persian Banh Mi. Mainly because it...

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