Can we just talk about tomatoes for a minute? I mean, have they ever been this sweet before? Seriously, we are popping them back like candy in this household. Speaking of candy, we treated ourselves to a bag of sour grapefruits the other night. I mean, they are grapefruit flavoured so it’s basically like…
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How to: Recipe Makeover – Grilled Potato Poutine with Mushroom Gravy
I’m not even sure where to start. I am without words. Ok, one word. Poutine (drops mic, walks off stage) This one’s killer, guys. It’s potato salad season and I’ve been looking for something new and cutting-edge. A real crowd pleaser. Things that please crowds: Gravy Cheese Grill marks This, I can work with. This gravy…
How to: Seasonal Cooking – Crispy Goat Cheese and Cherry Salad
We’re getting to a point in the growing season when I hit the farmers’ market hard and pretty much overdo it every time. This week, cherry overload. Actually…scratch that. No such thing. I’M IN LOVE WITH CHERRIES AND I DON’T EVEN CARE WHO KNOWS IT! (…jumping on couch) Uh. Sorry. HaHa. That may have been a bit…
How to: Make your own – Spanakopita (Greek Spinach and Cheese Pie)
Well hello, savoury delicious pie. Please get in my belly. I looove this recipe. Spanakopita is one of the most recognizable greek dishes. I’ve always assumed the recipe would be too involved to make at home. I’ve been dead wrong. The list of ingredients is easily accessibly and assembly is a snap. You. Yup, all…
How to: Healthy Side – Avocado Mango Salad
Sale on avocados this week! Needs some ideas? In addition to this wicked salad, here are 4 more from our kitchens to yours: Chocolate Avocado Mousse Fettuccine with Creamy Avocado Sauce Avocado Chicken Salad Classic Guacamole This salad is a really easy and fresh side. Serve along side fish, chicken, anything barbecued or toss in some…
Asparagus and Cheese Tart
We’ve got a little ways to go before Ontario asparagus season hits us. Just want you to be prepared is all. Also, I don’t think you could physically restrain me from buying the spring produce now available from the US if you had to. I needed this asparagus. I am a woman on a mission to…
How to: Make your Own – Mary’s Gluten Free Crackers
I love a good cracker. And while taste is important, for me the crunch factor is key to the ultimate cracker experience. I LOVE Mary’s Gone Crackers for this very reason. So I went ahead and copied ’em. I can’t take credit for this brilliant copycat move, though. That goes to Melissa from My Whole Food Life….