For Karlos’ birthday, we went for hot dogs at Wvrst. Karlos is not a picky eater; he has tried everything from grasshoppers and zebra to snow pea shoots and okra. However, there are only a couple of foods that he won’t touch: eggplants, eggs, and until recently, sausages. He will still not eat regular hot dog wieners […]
Travelling Utah with a Campervan – Dead Horse Point State Park
My dad’s cousin rode her motorcycle throughout Utah and recommended we check out Dead Horse Point State Park. So while my parents and I were in Utah last May, we spent a day hiking in the state park. Dead Horse Point is located about 2000 feet above the winding Colorado River and is so named […]
Travelling Utah with a Campervan – Arches National Park
In the beginning of May last year, my parents and I flew to Salt Lake City, rented a 25-foot RV from Cruise America, and hiked three of the Big Five national parks. Our first stop was Arches National Park, home to the famous Delicate Arch that is on a lot of the Utah licence plates. It […]
Asian Slaw with Sesame Dressing
I could eat this Asian slaw with sesame dressing every day. In case you didn’t notice, crunchy slaws are definitely popular at Kiku Corner this winter: see our other variations here and here. This one is colourful with Asian-inspired flavour combinations. The tangy dressing is not oily and holds up well against the fibrous cabbage.
Challah – Jewish Egg Bread
My first job was working in the kitchen of a summer camp in Algonquin Park. Most of the kids and head staff were Jewish, so on Fridays we cooked a special meal that wasn’t part of the regular menu rotation: roast chicken, matzoh ball soup, salad, grape juice, and challah. I would help the bakers braid 40-60 […]