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…
Quickie Meal
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…
How To: Quickie Meals -Curried Chickpea Stuffed Sweet Potato
As the snow falls and the weather gets colder, all I crave are comfort meals with warm spices and flavours that sooth my hungry belly and soul. The problem is, after walking in the door from a long commute home, I also want this comfort dinner to be on the table as fast as possible….