Recipes

Ajo Blanco summer soup

Recipe: Ajo Blanco, Courtesy of Chef Michael Bonacini

Ajo Blanco is a beautifully simple, chilled Spanish soup that’s perfect for summer. Here’s Chef and Masterchef Canada Judge Michael Bonacini’s go-to recipe. Leña’s Ajo Blanco (Serves 4) Ingredients: 250g blanched almonds. We use a combination of blanched, peeled as well as Marcona 50-50% is a nice ratio. (The Almonds will process more easily if soaked for 2 plus hours

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Pasta Carbonara Tortelli Recipe

Recipe: A Carbonara Pasta Straight From Rome, Featured on Emily in Paris

Courtesy of Sofitel Rome Villa Borghese, here’s how to make Carbonara tortelli with Pecorino foam, crispy guanciale and seasonal truffle. If there’s one thing Rome does exceptionally well, it’s keeping classic dishes interesting. At Sofitel Rome Villa Borghese, the hotel’s rooftop restaurant, Settimio, reworks the traditional carbonara into delicate tortelli, layered with creamy filling, crisp guanciale, and a light pecorino

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Grenada Chocolate Festival 2026

Grenada’s Chocolate Festival Returns for 2026

From tree-to-bar experiences to cocoa-infused wellness, the festival is back with plenty to savour. If your idea of the perfect getaway includes sunshine, culture, and a little indulgence, Grenada has just the thing. The Grenada Chocolate Festival is officially returning from May 22–27, 2026, and it’s shaping up to be its most immersive (and delicious) edition yet. Held at the

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