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Travel: London Tube and Oyster Card
London Tube and Oyster Card. Travel with ease and confidence. First, know that there is a difference between the Oyster Card and a Visitor Oyster Card. What is the difference? Oyster Card: 5 pound refundable deposit. You can buy them in London. Can top up at any time. Balance under 10 pounds you can get refunded. Visitor Oyster Card: 5 pound non-refundable deposit. You must order it online before you arrive in London and ship it to your home. Not available for purchase in London.…
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Travel: Europe Sim Cards
Europe sim cards – let’s begin. First, let me tell you that when we travel outside of North America we get a local sim card. It’s far less expensive than paying the $12.00 fee per day that your local Canadian company will charge you. You do, however, need an unlocked phone and a paperclip. A few years ago the EU banned roaming between EU countries. Meaning, if you buy a sim card in London, it’ll work in France, Germany, or even Latvia. Second, do you…
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Recipe: Buffalo Chicken Chili
Buffalo chicken chili – such a great fall eat. It’s a take on a classic buffalo chicken dip – if you like that dip (I love it) you’ll probably like this chili. It’s got a bit more heat, yet some creaminess to tamper down the spice. Last year I shared the red lentil chili 2.0 which I roasted the corn and charred the jalapeño and I did that again in this recipe. Okay, let’s get cooking! Ingredients 2 pounds of ground chicken – cooked 19…
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Recipe: Canadian Thanksgiving 2019
Canadian Thanksgiving 2019 – that’s right, it’s time to give thanks, spend time with family, and eat some delicious food. Fall usually feels like a new year to me – shedding the old, making way for the new. Or maybe it’s because of school – both as a student and as a previous high school teacher. Either way, the fall, September and October, feel like a new beginning and Thanksgiving fits so well into that theme – being thankful for life and family. So, what…
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Recipe: Mexican Brussel Sprouts
Mexican brussel sprouts to accompany those Mexican mashed potatoes I made – so delicious. These smelly (sorry, but they are) spouts are spiced up with some Mexican spices to make them a fiery side dish for your next family dinner. I’ll warn you, you do need to like heat and spice to like this dish. Ingredients 4 cups of washed brussel sprouts 3 tablespoons of grape seed oil 1 teaspoon of ground habanero chili salt and pepper to taste First, wash and de-stem your brussel…
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Recipe: Mexican Mashed Potatoes
Mexican mashed potatoes! It’s no surprise if you’ve been around 3ten.ca before that Mexican food is my favourite. Oh, and how much I love potatoes. So, what better way to kick up these rich and creamy potatoes than with a bit of spice. Let’s get cooking. Ingredients 4 pounds of Yukon potatoes 1 can of corn 4 jalapeños 2 teaspoons of jalapeño spice 1 stick of butter 1/4 cup of milk salt to taste If you don’t have jalapeño spice feel free to use red…
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Recipe: Cabbage Corn Salad
Cabbage corn salad has become a weekly staple in our house. It’s so easy, hearty, and hold dressing well. Plus, you can mix it up and serve it so many different ways. Ingredients bag of coleslaw can of corn dressing of your choice toppings – feta, cranberries, nuts, corn chips First, pick up a bag of coleslaw and a can of corn. Drain the can of corn and put it in a bowl with the coleslaw. The ease of this salad also makes it great…
