The Wonderful World of Masalas Tandoori Masala is a spice blend used to marinate foods that will be cooked in a Tandoor or clay oven. It is one of many masalas used frequently in Indian cooking. Masala, meaning mix (no need to repeat yourself by saying ‘Masala Mix’), is a…
This Fresh and Zesty Pico de Gallo is a great way to add freshness and flavour to any dish. Use it on top of a casserole, chicken, fish, or just scoop it up with tortilla chips. What is Pico de Gallo? Pico de Gallo sounds fancy, but it’s really not.…
What is Spanish Romesco Sauce? Romesco Sauce is a brilliant red Spanish salsa made of simple ingredients. Hailing from Tarragona, the coastal province in NE Spain, it tastes delicious with fish and seafood. Romesco’s smoky flavours also pair well with chicken or even lamb. Since romesco is entirely vegan, it’s…
Local Pork Stars The rising price of beef and chicken has nudged many consumers towards the other, often less expensive white meat; pork. Others have begun to include more veggie forward mains into their diets. I love my meatless dinners, like this Lentil Tajine with Whole Roasted Cauliflower but I also…
January Resolutions Ah, January. Everyone’s least favourite month. Up here in the great white North we’re in the dark and freezing for half the time. For the rest of that time we’re ridding our diets of carbs and dreaming of Christmas cocktails. Whether or not you have jumped on the…
My Kitchen Groove Have you ever lost your groove in the kitchen? Felt like cooking (and cleaning up after) was such a pain in the butt? Maybe there are those amongst us that feel this way all the time but for a food blogger this kind of mood is…odd. My…
My Culinary Travel Bucket List Do you have a travel bucket list? What are the countries that you would love to visit the most? For me, travelling and eating go hand in hand. I’m always planning our trips based on local cuisines and notable restaurants of the region. The most…
You read it here folks! What I am about to give you is THE absolute easiest Sourdough Focaccia Recipe you’ll ever find! Sourdough Fever If you already have been afflicted with the sourdough bug, then read on for one of the best ways to use up that cast off sourdough…
Give that Chicken Satay a Good Marinade Chicken Satay is one of the easiest dinners to make on a hot summer’s night. With a little forethought and planning, you can have the chicken marinating all night long (Lionel Ritchie style) or even just for a few hours in the afternoon.…
Handmade Tortellini is truly a labour of love but there is no better way to enjoy the fruits of your foraging labour. It takes a bit of preparation but the result is so rewarding. Untamed Kootenays at Island Lake Lodge This Spring I was invited out to Island Lake Lodge…