Homemade bread is usually not associated with words like “easy” and “quick.” That is, unless you are this delicious fall-inspired quick bread. This bread literally took me 7 minutes to put together. Yes, that’s right, not 5, not 10, SEVEN. How many bread recipes can say that?! The honey adds a nice sweetness, but its…
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How to: Appetizer – Vegetarian Quinoa Fresh Rolls
I’m really proud of something. I also have a platform to brag about stuff. This blog! So here goes… This week, a project near and dear to my heart was a awarded a very special honour. The Vegetarian’s Complete Quinoa Cookbook was awarded the Taste Canada/ CBC People’s Choice Award at this year’s national food…
How To: Seasonal Cooking – Roasted Squash and Pomegranate Salad
I’ve been on vacation. Blissfully disconnected from technology and eating lots of delicious new foods. Lots. I returned to the day-to-day this week brimming with new inspiration for the blog. But first, I need a salad. My…inner workings…are a pinch off. It seems pomegranate season is in full swing and I’m seeing many many squash recipes…
How To: Kitchen Tip – Healthy Afternoon Snacks
If there is one thing that has surprised me about motherhood it’s how absolutely ravenous I get oh, about every hour. I thought pregnancy was bad with the need for a night time snack of peanut butter popcorn or an afternoon yogurt bowl. But let me tell you, feeding another human being sure makes you…
How to: Recipe Makeover – Tofu Bahn Mi
This is a bahn mi. It’s simply a sandwich with vietnamese roots. And with this heat? It’s sandwich season in my kitchen. The bun is a french style baguette and the filling can be any variety of meat, seafood or tofu which is usually accompanied by crunchy pickled vegetables, herbs and a chili kick of…
How To: Kitchen Tip – Weekend Meal Prep
I love the weekend, I look so forward to the weekend, I treasure my weekends! So when I tell you that taking an hour on your Saturday or Sunday can help make your week that much easier, I understand how precious those weekend hours are. There are a couple simple things that I like to…
How to: Cook Seasonally – Shaved Asparagus Pizza
While perusing my local vegetable market in search of inspiration for dinner this week, I did a double take when I spotted a new ‘Product of Ontario’ sign. It was perched atop a big carton of fat, fresh asparagus. I actually “EEEEE”d and clapped with delight. The guy looking trough the leeks next to me…