This past week has been a doozy. It was insanely packed with social events, a wonderful conference put on by Ontario home economists and a trip out of town to Atikokan, Ontario for a family funeral. Atikokan is north. We’re talking 250km outside of Thunder Bay north. It’s a very small community (and the canoeing…
Dinner
How to: Kitchen Tip – Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs
I love me some hard boiled eggs alright. Always have, always will. If they’re done right that is. While on vacation recently, guests filed in to the resort restaurant each morning to enjoy a breakfast buffet where one of the many egg options was hard boiled. When I excitedly split an egg open one morning,…
How To: Big Batch – Tofu, Baked Bean, & Roasted Vegetable Casserole
How many of you out there count down the hours, maybe even the minutes, on a Friday afternoon at work until the weekend FINALLY arrives?? And then, how many of you are left sitting on your couch Sunday evening wondering to yourself, where the heck did the weekend go? Sure, weekends can be relaxing, but…
How to: Recipe Makeover – Kale and Brussels Sprout Caesar Salad
I’m suffering from an airplane cold. The kind that sneak attacked me on my way home from a relaxing and sunny vacation, thus ruining my healthy glow and all that extra sleep I caught up on. It’s also wreaking havoc on my taste buds. Which is clearly the worst part. So I’m in search of…
How to: Quickie Meals – Tofu Lettuce Wraps
Before you automatically shun this post because the word ‘tofu’ is in the recipe title, let me me plead my case. And if you’re still not willing to budge on the tofu thing, this recipe would be perfectly delicious with ground meat (of any kind) too. This tofu has pizzazz. It’s got a firm and…
How to: Easy Lunch – Greek Tortellini Salad
Dear Winter, Be gone. Sincerely, Asparagus loversTrue, asparagus is still a ways off. Hmph. So in the meantime, I’m taking advantage of some homegrown greenhouse produce. While there is no comparison to biting into a sun-warmed garden tomato come August, choosing greenhouse produce is great way to support local producers in the winter months while…
Thai Turkey Meatballs
Meatballs are a universal food. Us North American folk are most familiar with the classic Italian-American versions served atop spaghetti or nestled in a crusty bun with marinara sauce. And thanks to Ikea, the Swedish favourite served alongside deliciously rich gravy, potatoes and lingonberry jam. These meatballs are different. These meatballs are asian infused. Give…