My baby turned two last week. A few days before the big day, Dara asked me “So, how does it feel to be the mother of a two year old?”. At first, I was confused by the question, and quickly replied with “Why, should I feel something?”. It’s only been a week or so, but now…
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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 – Grilled Corn with Chili Lime Butter
Not to brag or anything, but in 1992 I was 2nd runner up in my hometown’s annual corn eating contest. I took home the honour by eating nearly 2 cobs of corn, hands free, in under 2 minutes. I was a kind of a big deal after that. (among my mom and two best friends only) Corn…
How to: Quickie Meal – Grilled Lime Ginger Mahi Mahi
Remember the grilled pineapple salsa I posted a few weeks back? This fish is DYN-O-MITE with it. Mahi Mahi has firm, dense flesh that stands up well to grilling. It’s also a sustainable choice if it is wild caught in the US atlantic (which mine is!). Wanna know if your seafood choices are sustainable? Check…
How to: Quickie Meal – Marinated Grilled Shrimp
Seafood is an awesome choice for summer cooking. Mainly because it can be cooked at lightening speed. Meaning, minimal exposure to hot open flames and stovetops. Meaning, it will only be the natural suffocating heat wave that kills you. I promise, these skewers will be on and off the grill in less than 5 minutes….