Growing up, I didn’t appreciate how lucky Ontarians are for having access to incredible fresh produce. Peaches that are so juicy, they drip all over your hand when you bite into them, corn on the cob that is tender and ruby red strawberries that are like little explosions of sweetness in your mouth. It wasn’t…
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It’s January again. Let’s do it!
Tourtière is a traditional Canadian (Quebec) recipe, often served around the Christmas holidays. I used to make this with my Grandmother who was from Quebec.
Stop buying Spring Rolls at Restaurants…
If you’re white like me, you may go to Thai restaurants because you love the fresh spring rolls but have no idea how to make them. They’re so tasty but healthy! Now I beg you – Stop the madness! Honestly, I recently discovered just HOW EASY these babies are to make and you do not…
Simple Coleslaw with a Secret Ingredient
Want an easy but delish coleslaw recipe? Try my mum’s from the 70’s – still great today and nothing at all like the green slop from a fast food chain!
It’s Spring! Mother’s Day & Local Asparagus Season!
This is the easiest, fastest recipe that tastes great and looks kinda fancy. Plus, you get to eat Canadian asparagus, mushrooms and cheese!
Learning to love Risotto
The first time I ever had risotto was in 1990. I remember because I was in first year university and it was the first time I’d had dinner with both of my parents at the same time, since they divorced when I was seven. I wasn’t sure if it would be awkward but it ended…
Seriously Awesome Caramel Pecan Squares
After living in England for almost 10 years, my first Christmas back in Canada caught me off guard. It’s a long, soap opera story but I found myself newly divorced, with a baby under one year and although we weren’t struggling with poverty by any means, I had neglected to budget for any Christmas presents. …
Last days of Summer! How to Roast a Marshmallow
Growing up in Canada, I took for granted how amazing it is to have a campfire and roast marshmallows during the summer. Despite living in England for 10 years, it never explicitly occurred to me that other children wouldn’t have this experience. To celebrate the end of what has been a great summer I thought…
4 Reasons why I hate buffets
1. The food is never very good. 2. I eat too much. Growing up, there were so many buffet restaurants (Remember Ponderosa!). With my value conscious dad, we would essentially starve all day, then go in and, “get our money’s worth”. Rough translation, eat until you want to throw up. Yes, I am an adult…
Being Vegan…ish
Do you remember the part in My Big Fat Greek Wedding when the bride’s auntie (played by Canadian, Andrea Martin) says that she would like to cook dinner for the new fiance (aka John Corbett) – but shock, he’s a vegetarian! To which the auntie shouts, “WHAT?! He don’t eat no meat?! It’s ok, I…
A trendy salad that’s yummy too!
Kale has been “the” ingredient to eat for years now. We know it offers great nutrition*. However, I used to find kale too bitter to enjoy. I sort of forced myself to eat it. That said, I’ve recently been introduced to a yummy salad and learned a few tricks to make kale far more palatable….
Fall is the season for Parnsips!
Parnsips are cheap to buy and incredibly versatile! Try them out with two recipe ideas; one warm and comforting, the other raw.
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