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…
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How to: Quickie Meal – Grilled Vegetable Sandwiches
It’s here, It’s here! Warm weather! To celebrate, this week I wore shorts, started cycling to work, planted my flower and herb garden and most importantly, fired up the barbecue. It’s been glorious. So far on the bbq, my man has cooked me a perfect steak and our good friends have treated us to some…
How To: Recipe Makeover – Chocolate Avocado Mousse
I know what you are all thinking… First we try to hide tofu in a burger, and now avocado in chocolate mousse?? What is this blog coming to?!?! But let me tell you, the same husbands who typically scoff at tofu, will absolutely LOVE this mousse. It’s rich, it’s chocolatey, it’s creamy and buttery, when…
How to: Make Your Own Veggie Burger – Tofu Almond Burgers
I love burgers. Beef and veggie alike. The gourmet burger trend in Toronto is booming at the moment too, which is awesome. At home, if you take the time to make a homemade beef burger, you’ll almost always get a better end product than what you would find frozen in a box. Sadly, that doesn’t…
How to: Recipe Makeover – Mushroom, Barley and Kale Stuffed Peppers
I think we can all agree. Stuffed things are awesome. Example: the piñata. Now in the context of food, I tend to associate the word ‘stuffed’ with indulgence and decadence. Think blue cheese stuffed burgers, cream cheese stuffed french toast and heavens, double stuffed Oreos. But here’s the thing. You can stuff healthy stuff with other healthy stuff….
How To: Big Batch – Lentil and Vegetable Coconut Curry
Spring officially began on March 20th. And today is April 22nd. Did it feel like a spring weekend to you? When I saw the snow falling on Saturday morning here in Toronto, I had to double check the date because it sure didn’t feel like the end of April to me! So the days of…
How to: Healthy Lunch – Peanut Noodle Salad
This past weekend Dara and I attended the first ever Food Bloggers of Canada Conference. It was the most personally and professionally satisfying conference I have ever attended. Not only did we learn more than we could have possible absorbed, we went away full of Canadian pride and in awe of the talented and creative…