At culinary school, we were challenged to adopt a diet different from our own for a week and to blog about it. Turns out, I am weak when it comes to food. I failed miserably to maintain my diet and only lasted three and a half days. For the ...
#FARMLIFEBESTLIFE
2016 has been a year of first for me. It all started with me officially leaving my powersuits behind and opting for the stylish chef whites at George Brown College. In April, I added overalls and wellies to the mix when I got the keys to our new ...
Asparagus Pesto
It's been asparagus season for the last few weeks here in Ontario and I cannot get enough. However, my kids are not as excited about the beautiful green spears so I've had to get creative. One of my new asparagus recipes, is asparagus walnut ...
Sumo Fruit
Meal planning and grocery shopping are some of my favourite things to do. Before you roll your eyes all the way to the back of your head, let me explain. Food is my passion. So, a fresh food market or a well stocked grocery produce aisle are very ...
Uncle Tetsu’s Japanse Cheesecake
Sunday morning, driving down Bay Street in downtown Toronto, I notice a lineup of people waiting outside a storefront. I take a closer look and notice that they are waiting in front of a tiny store that sells cheesecakes or Japanese-style ...
Roasted Beets
I love beets but no one else in my house will eat them. That means that I rarely make them at home but when I do I always make a large batch to keep in the fridge and enjoy their earthy goodness for a few days. Below is the recipe for roast ...
Roasted Garlic
I always make extra of this recipe and keep it in my fridge. I add roasted garlic to many of my recipes because of its mild sweet garlic flavour which pairs well with almost everything. Local Ontario garlic is fantastic and works great in this ...
I Love Food Magazines… Particularly Free Ones!
If you live in Toronto, chances are that you have at some point picked up a copy of the Food & Wine magazine from your local LCBO (Liquor Control Board of Ontario). For everyone else, you are missing out! The free magazine that is offered in ...
Quick Pickled Onions
Quick Pickled Onions Save Print Author: Penny Ingredients ½ cup vinegar (apple cider or wine vinegar) 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt Instructions In a small bowl, dissolve the sugar and ...
Honey Mustard Vinaigrette
This is my go-to vinaigrette for most of my salads. I have used it for rough greens such as kale to more delicate baby arugula and I have even used it in my bean and pasta based salads. This is a recipe that you should keep in your back ...