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…
Dear readers, here it is: The Best Ever Turkey Brine Recipe. Have you been waffling upon the age old turkey question…to brine or not to brine? Have you been using the same method to cook your turkey since forever and a day? Let me tell you, once you start brining…
Make the most out of ripe Roma tomatoes by preserving them in this simple passata. Simply delicious on it’s with pasta or used in your favourite recipe. Cream of the Crop Once the unmistakeable scent of Autumn is in the air, the giant crates of ripe red Romas begin to…
An easy to make decadent caramel sauce that you will want to pour over everything and do a little happy dance. Spike it with a spirit for that extra little kick of flavour. Slow Down and Feel the Sunshine There are few things these days that can be life changing.…
Small batch preserving these Pickled Carrots is easier than you think. Grow your own or buy carrots in season, then pickle them with dill and garlic for a dillicious treat! Starting from Scratch in a New City We moved to Calgary in 1998 when our daughter Julia was 3 weeks…
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.…
Wild Leeks or Ramps are only available during a short Spring season. Make the most of your foraging harvest by preserving them in this delicious and versatile pesto. Spring Foraging in North America In North America Wild Leeks are one of the first Spring time wild edibles to emerge as the…
Life is Busy, Eat Simple…Eat Well! Life is busy. Cooking delicious meals and eating healthy when you’re busy is such a pain in the ass…it’s so easy to just hop in the car or pick up the phone to call for delivery. I’ll be the first to admit that I’m…