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…
What Do You Feed a New Vegan? There’s been an entire period of adjustment in our household. It’s really not easy when one member of the family wishes to become vegan and the rest are lifelong members of the meat eating club. It’s even more difficult when that single person…
A Celebratory Spring Salad Winter. It’s over! Thank goodness…I’ve been so OVER the root vegetable salads. Especially Roasted Beet Salad. Root vegetable based salads are quite tasty, don’t get me wrong. However, after six months of darkness, I’m ready to lighten it up a little with a spring salad! When…
Moderation is Key It probably seems strange to follow a cheesecake post with one that promises so many healthful benefits but I’m a firm believer that any little bit helps in the grand scheme of things and moderation is key. I’ve been trying, by way of baby steps, to incorporate more…