Brenda Farrell | Luxury & Lifestyle Travel

FLAVOUR OF THE WEEK Wednesdays: 3:30-4:00 pm Friday: 7:30-8:00 pm Fred Lee and Margaret Gallagher explore a new culinary flavour with people who know how to make the most of it! Salt, Peppers, Vanilla, Durian, Saffron, Sambal, Kim Chee, Lemongrass, Bay leaves. The list goes on! They’ll learn about everything [...]

I was at the garden centre yesterday and after finding lots of edible plants for my new garden venture, I went to the cashier. I asked if the herbs and vegetable plants were taxable and was told yes (even though they are edible, and I may add, healthful). At the [...]

While attending a marriage seminar on communication, Wally and his wife Carolyn listened to the instructor declare, “It is essential that husbands and wives know the things that are important to each other.” He addressed the men, “Can you describe your wife’s favourite flower?” Wally leaned over, touched Carolyn’s arm [...]

I bought some pomegranate paste at my local Iranian deli and then wondered what I could use it for that would speak to its tradition. So I asked a Persian woman I know, who told me about this classic, and favourite dish. I tried it last night … cooked for [...]

This beautiful photograph of Chocolate Cosmos was taken by my friend Sherrill in her garden last summer. The flower is actually more dark brown in colour and actually smells like chocolate. Thanks Sherrill!!!