Category Archives: European

Spanish Tapas at UBC, Class No 1

Posted on September 17, 2012 by albatz

Here is the menu for our first cooking class in Spanish tapas. smoky paprika-spiced almonds olives marinated in lemon, roasted red pepper and herbs eggplant dip served with toasts Spanish tortilla (a potato omelete, very different from Mexican tortillas) fresh … Continue reading →

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mussels and fries, Stanley Park style

Posted on August 31, 2012 by albatz

In the ‘summer special’ at Stanley Park Teahouse, the mussels are simmered with tomato, fennel & wine. Al commented that the fries are not Belgian-style, but pretty good non-the-less, and served with the traditional mayo. Not bad for $12 including … Continue reading →

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A menu from the Aquitaine region of France (Bordeaux)

Posted on February 28, 2012 by albatz

We started with a Basque-influenced fisherman’s soup of cod, fresh corn, tomato and chorizo. This was served along with a leek & goat cheese tart topped with warm fennel salad and accompanied by the local white wine from the Bordeaux … Continue reading →

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Mikey’s spring salad with asparagus and halloumi recipe

Posted on April 25, 2011 by albatz

It’s that time of year again – asparagus time! When my friend Mikey, visiting from England, saw asparagus on sale for 99¢ a pound, he ran out and bought us a pound of halloumi cheese so that we could make … Continue reading →

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Salut! a television series designed to teach French to Grade 7s

Posted on January 20, 2011 by albatz

1978: Salut! a series of 26 television programs designed to introduce French to Grade 7s, produced by the Provincial Educational Media Centre. The series won the Ohio Award for Educational Productions, was purchased by Ontario and Maritime Ministries of Education, and … Continue reading →

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