The Kafana

Keepin it classy from home these days :) Now is a great time to practice your mixology skills! That is Not My Dog cocktail recipe: For 8 oz coup: 4 oz blood orange juice 1.5 oz heavy coconut cream... 1.5 oz makrut lime leaf syrup 1 oz lime juice Optional: 1-1.5 oz of your favourite mezcal, if that rows your boat (Hint: you can buy makrut lime leaf syrup at thekafana.ca :) Shake ingredients with ice until shaker is thoroughly cold, about 30 seconds. Strain into 8 oz coup. Enjoy. Protip - heavy coconut cream incorporates best. Subbing coconut milk may produce clumpy result. I recommend Let’s Do Organic brand organic heavy coconut cream which is available at @thegreenroot2018 Будьмо! (Cheers in Ukrainian) #mocktails #mocktails #cocktails #belleville #pecfoodies #stayhome #stayclassy

What is it? .. This is my Macedonian tambura, part of a matched pair. Her name is Изгрев (Izgrev) or sunrise. Her mate is named Чорного Лале (Chornogo Lale) or Black Tulip. The sound is mesmerizing and beautiful. Explore some new music this week while we’re all stuck at home :)... https://open.spotify.com/album/0HodRzDONgalGuEfQrE6iJ

Black Radish Honey Elixir prep underway! Some Ukrainian tricks from Baba Nina: pour honey into black radish and allow to drip overnight or for at least 6 hours. Take a teaspoonful 3 times per day. - fight bronchitis/cold/cough - spasmalitic (calms cough spasm) - expectorant (expel mucus from lungs)... - strengthen immune system against infection Sources trace this remedy all the way back to Ancient Greek frescoes!! #blackradish #ayurveda #homeremedy #ancienthealing #thekafana

Om Asato Maa Sad-Gamaya | Tamaso Maa Jyotir-Gamaya | Mrtyor-Maa Amrtam Gamaya | Om Shaantih Shaantih Shaantih ||... May peace be with you and may you release your self from the grip of fear. Shanti Om - may there be peace. We can all take a quiet moment in these wild days to send peace and love to each other and the universe. A simple repetition: Om shanti shanti shanti can reverberate through the fabric of the world. You don’t have to be an experienced meditator, you don’t have to be religious. We can all find our little ways to spread love and good energy. Shanti Om is one of our favourite simple ways. #omshantishantishanti #thekafana #ayurveda #mantra #shantiom #yoga #yogainspiration #peace #peaceandlove #nofear

What do you make? Food? Music? Art? Artisan goods? We want to work with you! The Kafana is gearing up for growth and looking to partner up with some fabulous local makers to feature your awesomeness when we move into a permanent physical space. Nothing is too far-fetched, give us a shout about what you do! :) and tag your awesome maker friends so we can learn about them too! #makersgonnamake #makersmovement #quintemakers #pecfoodies #sidehustle #bayofquinte #bayofquintetourism #princeedwardcounty @hellobossgirl @sidehustle.market @artisancollectivemarket @quintewomeninbusiness @downtownbelleville #dtbelleville #bellevilledowntowndistrict

We <3 chubritza! This spice blend is a Bulgarian specialty we love best on fresh baked bread. On Canadian tables, you have salt and pepper. On Bulgarian tables, you have Chubritza! It’s fabulous on grilled meats, boiled eggs, salads, sandwiches, basically anything :) The main ingredient is summer savoury which is also great for health and medicinal purposes. Ayurveda (and Bulgarians) recommend summer savoury for pain, diabetes, indigestion including bloating and diarrhea, ...asthma, colic, sore throat, fever, cold, or cough. It’s high in vitamins and minerals including manganese, dietary fiber, calcium, iron, magnesium, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and potassium. #chubritza #чубрица #summersavory #summersavoury #bulgariancuisine #healthytastesgood #cafeculture #balkanfood #bellevillefoodies #dtbelleville #bellevilledowntowndistrict