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Toronto Immersion Ideas
Immerse yourself in multicultural (yet still uniquely Canadian) city of Toronto It’s a beautiful time of year to visit Toronto, city of urban forests, towering sky scrapers and… thieving hockey superfans?? This month, you’ll follow a trail of confounding clues past Niagara Falls, inside North America’s only castle and to dizzying heights at the top of CN…
Authentic Toronto Recipes
Poutine Ingredients (serves 3) For the pastry 2 lbs russet potatoes Peanut or other frying oil For Poutine Gravy 3 Tbsp cornstarch 2 Tbsp cold water 6 Tbsp unsalted butter 1/4 cup flour 1/4 cup spinach leaves, finely chopped 2 1/2 cups beef broth 1 1/4 cups chicken broth Pepper, to taste For the topping…
Monaco Immersion Ideas
Immerse yourself in the opulent culture of Monaco on the French Riviera Don your classiest formal wear for an adventure in Monaco! A bold thief is planning a big heist in the tiny (but wealthy) city-state. His trail of hidden messages will take you to the Monaco Grand Prix, across beaches and harbors lining the Mediterranean Sea,…
Authentic Monaco Recipes
Barbagiuan Ingredients (makes about 20) For the pastry 1 2/3 cups flour 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 cup olive oil 1 egg 3 Tbsp water For a traditional Monaco filling 1 1/2 tsp olive oil 2 Tbsp onion, finely chopped 2 Tbsp leek, white part only finely chopped 2 leaves swiss chard, green parts only, shredded…
Beijing Immersion Ideas
Immerse yourself in the In the mythical history of Beijing!! Book your flight and get ready to journey to one of the cradles of civilization, Beijing! Rich history spanning the course of more than 3 millenia, Beijing is the last of the four Great Ancient Capitals of China. Meet with a great Chinese master and…
Authentic Beijing Recipes
Moo Shu Chicken Ingredients (serves 4) For the chicken: 1 8 oz. chicken breast, sliced in thin strips 1 T. water 1 t. cornstarch 1 t. vegetable oil 1/2 t. sesame oil 1/8 t. ground pepper For the stir fry: 3 T. vegetable oil 2 large eggs 2 T. hot water 2 T. hoisin sauce…
Australia Immersion Ideas
Immerse Yourself In Sydney’s Authentic & Easy Going Culture! Gather your “mates” for this month’s adventure to the land “down under” – Sydney, Australia! Your first stop should be at the country’s most famous cultural icon, the fabulous Sydney Opera House located on Port Jackson (Sydney Harbour). One of the most photographed buildings in the world…
Authentic Australian Recipes
Dry Rubs Let’s fire up “the barbie” and make a dry rub for the meat! Remember, don’t hold back when applying your rub because you want each bite from the exterior to have enough flavor to carry over to the meat’s interior! Shrimp Dry Rub Mix 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp garlic, onion, and chili…
Great Australian Mule
Ingredients: Bundaberg Ginger Beer 30ml of Australian Gin Freeze Dried Lime Slices Steps: Combine a few freeze dried lime slices and Australian Gin directly into a glass or copper mug. Top glass with Bundaberg Ginger Beer and stir. Add ice and garnish with freeze dried limes. Enjoy!
September Bonus Puzzle
URGENT MISSION: Crack the code in order to reveal the location of next month’s mystery! Hello Seeker! Your number sense talents are required for solving a quick puzzle. Next month’s mystery location has been sealed securely behind a combination lock, and time is of the essence. To access the location, provide a three-digit numerical code…