It's still technically summer as I write, but I'm already in the mood for soup. It's one of the easiest things to make, it's filling, and after a week on vacation in Portugal, I'm desperate for the chance to detox! I searched for healthy soup recipes and came across one for a hearty turkey and … [Read more...]
UrbanKitchen: Faux Pho For The Soul
Last week, I posted about 10 great movies to watch in bed when you are sick. Did you check any of them out? If you are still feeling under the weather, I’ve got just the thing for you. We all know that chicken soup helps makes colds better, here’s a great recipe for vietnamese inspired Pho with a … [Read more...]
Cold Weather Warm-Up: Potato, Cheddar & Chive Soup
It is definitely getting chilly outside and for me that means one thing: time to bring out my trusty old slow cooker and enjoy a few hearty soups, chillis and stews. Enter Canadian Living's latest title New Slow Cooker Favourites. This cookbook is packed full of inventive, delicious new slow cooker … [Read more...]
UrbanKitchen: Perfect Asian Soba Noodle Bowl
As the month starts to cool down, we're looking at comfort foods. Truth is I can slurp up a delicious asian noodle soup bowl anytime of the year. From Vietnamese Pho (say fa) to Japanese Ramen, Udon or Soba noodles it's all good, hearty and easy to have in a rush. In asian cultures noodles are also … [Read more...]
Stone Soup
I am sure that most of you are familiar with the story of Stone Soup, an old folk tale in which hungry soldiers persuade local people of a town to give them food by promising to make soup from nothing but a single stone and water. Intrigued, the villagers watch the men cook the "soup" and eventually … [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...]
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...]
Orange is the New Green
As you may have figured out by now, I am a huge locavore. There is (almost) nothing that gives me more pleasure than enjoying fruits and vegetables that just hours earlier, were plucked from a field at the peak of ripeness. Sadly, in the dark days of January, this is a tough task to … [Read more...]
Crazy about Ramen!
It's called RAMEN (rah-men) noodles and I'm totally addicted. It's slightly chewy and long wheat noodles that are added to a delicious soup and served in the biggest bowl you can find. As a child I've always loved noodles in soup and it continues to be one of my favourites to eat and slurp away - my … [Read more...]
Sleepy Bunnies, Hungry Bunnies
Spring has been flirting with us, and Easter is around the corner. What better time for books featuring sweet little bunnies? These aren't Easter books, but the bunnies are nearly as sweet as the chocolate kind. 10 Hungry RabbitsAnita LobelKnopfISBN: 978 0 375 86864 1This very simple book follows a … [Read more...]