Immersion

U.S. National Parks Recipes

Salmon and asparagus tin-foil dinners Ingredients (serves 4) 4 salmon fillets (around 6 oz. each) 1 pound asparagus spears 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp salt 1 tsp black pepper 1/2 cup butter (melted) 3 lemons 1 Tbsp minced garlic 2 Tbsp fresh basil Instructions Preheat oven or grill to 400 degrees…

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Authentic Toronto Recipe

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…

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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…

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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…

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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 the 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 and finely…

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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,…

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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…

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Authentic London Recipes

Bangers & Mash Ingredients (serves 4) For bangers & gravy 1/2 T. vegetable oil 8 sausages 1 large yellow onion 1 garlic clove minced 3 T. flour 2 cups of beef broth 1/4 t. salt 1/2 t. black pepper For the mashed potatoes: 3 lbs. of russet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1″ cubes 1…

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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…

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Authentic Beijing Recipe

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…

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