Getting my kid to eat is probably one of the most frustrating aspects of parenting for me. It's not really getting him to eat. It's getting him to eat what I want him to eat. I offer plenty of nutritious snacks but L'il E is only happy if the snack is a cookie, Goldfish or Gummy Bears (thanks Gran!) … [Read more...]
Taleen’s Mom’s Salad
Before you read any further, you should know that the recipe below is not the one I was intending to write tonight. I was intending to provide you with the yummiest, most decadent recipe for apple butter. I was intending to come home, peel and chop some apples and slowly simmer them as the warm, … [Read more...]
Fall Harvest Cooking with Chef Michael Smith
Hello Fall! The autumn months are always so fresh and crisp. There's nothing like putting on a warm sweater while still feeling the sun on our faces. The smell of the changing seasons makes us want to get downright comfy! We start thinking about comfort foods, right? Late in the summer, I had the … [Read more...]
Grilled Green Tomato Salsa
Whattya do when life gives you lemons? Say, "Awesome! Free lemons!" Earlier this week, I returned home from my global adventures (more info coming soon) to find my urban farm had gone rogue. It's my own fault, really; I had no business trying to squeeze 7 tomato plants, 4 cauliflower heads, 6 … [Read more...]
Just Peachy
I am surrounded by waist-high piles of fruit in my kitchen: apricots, cherries, blueberries, you name it. Steve keeps brining home vats of the Okanagan goodness and while I am pleased, I am also tired out from processing all of it! I am not even going so far as to can things, but the washing, … [Read more...]
What to serve now: Peach & Arugula Salad
The other night our family went out to dinner at one of our favourite little restos, L'il Baci. We feel totally at home there. The food is not too fussy and it's soooooo good! Aside from the staple dishes like polenta with duck ragu (my fave) they have seasonal dishes that change daily. This … [Read more...]
About the Jerk
I was first introduced to the Jerk on my first trip to Jamaica. It was an awakening of my tastebuds that I fell in love with instantaneously. Any Jamaican will tell you the history of the jerk. Traditionally, Jerk was meant to help preserve fresh meats longer but over the course of time it's become … [Read more...]
What’s Fresh at the Farmer’s Market: Strawberries
Immediately after reading this post, run (don't walk) to the nearest possible place you can buy locally-grown strawberries. Thanks to this year's long and wet spring, this year's strawberries are bigger and juicier than I remember them being in a long time. And thanks to this year's long and wet … [Read more...]
Fresh strawberry spelt muffins
Happy Canada Day weekend everyone. We've been keeping things pretty low-key since I could have this babe any day now. Sadly I'm missing my best friend's bachelorette weekend, patio drinks and all around good long weekend fun, but it will be worth it right? My mind is elsewhere anyway. So much … [Read more...]
The Best Six Bucks I Ever Spent… and Pineapple Fried Rice
A few months ago, I went to the Baking and Sweets show and spotted this odd-looking contraption: A pineapple slicer/corer. For six bucks. Would it work? For six bucks, I was willing to give it a try. It worked. Awesomely. Like, life-changely good. No longer would I be subjected to choosing … [Read more...]
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