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…
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How To: Use Up Your Leftovers – Quinoa Patties
By now, you should all be quinoa experts – right? We’ve shown you how to cook it plain and simple, turn it into a delicious breakfast, and mix it with pomegranates, nuts, and a flavourful dressing for a delicious side dish. But sometimes, you want a little something extra special to jazz up that leftover tupperware of simple quinoa…
How to: Kitchen Tip – Pantry Basics
Meal planning is a beautiful thing. Putting together a menu for the upcoming work week is a task both Dara and I make a priority on weekends. Life’s not always as organized as a meal plan though, and mine rarely pan out exactly as I had imagined. Last minute social plans, late days at work and general fatigue…
How To: Lunch Sandwiches – Mashed Chickpea and Avocado
The sandwich. Probably the easiest lunch you can make. Two pieces of bread, some sort of filling…that’s it! Growing up, turkey sandwiches, pb & j, and cream cheese made regular appearances in my lunch box. Now that I’m older and wiser, I realize that there is much more to a sandwich than the traditional deli…
How To: Recipe Makeover – Spaghetti Squash with Roasted Tomatoes and Basil
Welcome, 2013. I wish you all a year of happiness, health and spectacular eating. What better way to ring in a fresh new year than with a fresh new recipe? This one ticks all of the popular food-related new year’s resolution boxes: Meatless? check. Loaded with veg? check. Void of processed ingredients? check. It’s also…
How to: Recipe Makeover – Homemade Pizza Dough
I’ve found it! The best homemade pizza dough recipe EVER. Not surprisingly, it’s inspired by one of my favourite food blogs – Smitten Kitchen, whose author Deb Pearlman has just released a cookbook. A really really really good cookbook. As in, put it on your Christmas list. I’ve made a number of pizza doughs in…
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