As a foodie family we're often asked where we like to eat out in the city. Since we enjoy eating out A LOT, we have several favourites and are constantly trying out new ones. La Societe (131 Bloor Street West, Toronto) is a French bistro that we all love. Located in the beautiful Yorkville area, … [Read more...]
UrbanKitchen: Beet, Pesto & Goat Cheese Pizza
Looking for a new twist on a classic recipe? President’s Choice has the perfect go-to dinner idea sure to please the whole family. Sparsely “sauced” with pesto and dabbed with softened bits of goat cheese, the pizza is a great way to introduce your kids to new flavours in a form they will … [Read more...]
UrbanKitchen: Slow Cooker Santa Fe Chicken Chili
I'm not going to talk about winter any more. Nope! I'm going to talk about all the delicious flavours that bring me back to the warmth and sunshine! Yes! Like many of you, our family is forever busy. It's like a revolving door around here so I have to admit that the slow cooker is my go-to on … [Read more...]
Hauntingly Delicious for Halloween!
You know it's going to be busy this after school when the kids will be rushing home after being loaded up with treats at the school Halloween party. I am SOOOOO going to be more organized this year and have a frightfully good dinner ready! I came across these two recipes that were very … [Read more...]
Weekday Go-To Dinners
The picture above is not part of my weekday meal planning. My sister is a way healthier cook than I am, so she gets credit for the beautiful summer salad that I blatantly used to draw you into reading my post. Shall we begin? I am primarily responsible for the food in our household. I do most … [Read more...]
Faux Pho
It's Sunday evening at approximately 6pm. My legs are still sore from running the Toronto Women's 10k yesterday. My eyes feel puffy from too much chlorine and not enough sleep. My head is achy after an afternoon of sun and sangria. My tummy is cursing me for indulging in one-too-many caramel-filled … [Read more...]
My First Time
I don't know what I was waiting for. Maybe I was afraid I wouldn't like it? Maybe I was afraid I wouldn't do it right? Would it satisfy my husband? Would it disappoint him? I decided to go for it. I'd waited long enough and I decided tonight was the night. I cooked salmon for the first time … [Read more...]
I Just Wanted Some Pasta Vongole…
It all started when I noticed fresh littleneck clams in the seafood counter at my grocery store on Sunday. I seldom shop with a list that really needs attention, since I do most the shopping and cooking - I know what's in our fridge. I read the circulars, checking the specials at my local places, … [Read more...]
Low and Slow
When life got busy this past year, I basically stopped cooking. We scrounged for canned goods in the pantry, lived off of rotisserie chicken from the grocery store and prayed for a dinner invitation at someone's house. Then things resumed a more manageable pace. But I was so out of the groove … [Read more...]
I’ll Show YOU Quick and Easy
I've seen a lot of cookbooks out there that claim to cater to the rushed, harried meal providers out there. I've taken the bait and bought a few, hoping to transform our crazy meal times, but the bulk of the recipes I've seen still involve a whole lotta shopping, chopping and prep time.So, for all … [Read more...]