Wild Rice Asparagus Salad is a delicious Spring salad with the crunch of fresh asparagus and healthy benefits of wild rice. Dress it with Zesty Preserved Lemon Tahini Dressing. Sometimes I Crave…Vegetables! Sometimes I just crave vegetables. We all do because life is really all about balance. After trying 15…
A bright and zesty tahini salad dressing featuring preserved lemons. Drizzle it over a simple green chopped salad or grain based salad. The Result of a Flavour Experiment I’m always experimenting with different ingredients, cuisines, and flavours. Sometimes the results are not so great, most of the time it’s edible,…
Eat the World – Georgia It’s been a while since I’ve been able to indulge in my favourite blogger collaboration, Eat the World. Each month, a Country is chosen and our group of adventurous bloggers cook recipes from the country’s cuisine. This month, join us as we explore the cuisine…
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…
I can’t even begin to tell you how much fun I am having with Around the World in Twelve Plates. It’s like travelling the world without even leaving your home and since we don’t have any plans to leave Calgary any time soon I’m just going to think of this…
Let’s Do Away with Boring Greasy Green Salads! I couldn’t believe how long it took me to choke down my last salad. As I chewed those greasy greens…my mouth was basically masticating of it’s own volition with the rest of my body slumped in joyless determination; I felt my mind…
A New Cook Book For Review It’s a happy day, indeed, when a new cookbook finds it’s way onto my bookshelf. Like many self proclaimed ‘foodies’ I like to explore the nuances of many cuisines, preferably first hand in their country of origin. When travelling is not an option, print is…
A Bright Modern Take on Classic Potato Salad There are two ways to say ‘potato’ but oh-so-many ways of making potato salad. There’s what I call ‘classic’ potato salad; the kind that shows up at family picnics and potlucks, laden with mayonnaise and not much else. It walks the edge…
Making the Most Out of Summer Produce You haven’t had the ultimate feast of summer peaches until you’ve tried a Grilled Peach! Add in some fresh buratta and you can call it ‘dinner’, I certainly won’t judge! I hate to be the party pooper, but as of today, summer is…
You may have heard by now that 2016 has been designated as the International Year of Pulses (IYP2016) by the United Nations. Their intent is to help position pulses as a primary source of protein and other essential nutrients throughout the entire world. It’s really a big deal for Canada because…