This post has been sponsored by Dairy Farmers of Canada and we have been monetarily compensated by them. As always, all opinions are our own. Come holiday season, most people look forward to the holiday parties, ringing in the New Year, and taking some well deserved vacation. Me? I look forward to opening up a…
Archives for November 2017
Our Top 7 Holiday Appetizers
The holiday countdown has begun! And that means holiday party planning is in full force. And what’s a good holiday party without some good holiday appetizers? My favourite part of any holiday party or celebration is definitely the apps. There’s usually something cheesy, something crispy, and let’s not forget the cocktails! But with all the…
Cheesy Roasted Cauliflower Pasta Bake
We’re in the thick of casserole season now, folks. As the last local farmers’ markets shutter for the season and unseasonably warm weather means anything above freezing, it’s time to get friendly with your bakeware again. And if you’re into filling that bakeware with loads of pasta and cheese…welcome home, friend. This recipe is an…
Our 10 Favourite Everyday Snack Foods
In order to fill our bellies with food that satisfies and tastes good, we’re always sure to have our favourites on-hand. In this case, we’re talking snack food! Let’s say it’s 9pm and you absolutely NEED a piece of chocolate. Or you’ve turned on Netflix and MUST have a bowl of popcorn to accompany your…
Vegetarian Spaghetti Squash Pad Thai
I used to be pretty content eating any and all plates of pad thai. I mean, it’s pretty hard to go wrong with a pile of noodles dressed in a sweet and sticky sauce and topped with loads and loads of chopped peanuts. That all changed after honeymooning to Thailand over 7 years ago (7…
The Meatiest Vegetarian Bolognese
This recipe makes for a perfect blustery fall dinner. As it simmers on the stovetop it smells as though you’ve stepped in someone’s Nonna’s house. Oodles of mushrooms, shiitakes in particular, give this sauce a thick, rich meatiness you would never expect in a vegetarian recipe. Add layers of aromatic vegetables and a splash of…
Carrot Tahini Muffins
You know those moments in time, those special events in history, where you can recall the exact date, the exact time, and exactly what you were doing. Thursday, October 26th, 2017, at 8:30pm, that was the night I met Deb Perlman, AKA Smitten Kitchen. This wasn’t our first meeting – Erin and I kinda fangirled…