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Chewy Crisp Airy Dense Pillows of Goodness
Who doesn’t enjoy waking up to the aroma of fresh baked bread or crispy warm waffles on a lazy Sunday morning? How about combing the two...
Jul 16, 20132 min read


The Simple Beautiful Bounty of Earth’s Culinary Pleasures
This time of year is awesome for fresh gorgeous produce. Discover it at your local grocery or farmer’s market. It’s a good time to treat...
Jun 23, 20132 min read


Seriously Wholesome and Satisfying Fluffy Buckwheat Pancakes (Gluten Free)
Walk into any traditional Breton creperie worth it’s weight in salt, you’ll be given the option to order the buckwheat version. A warm...
Jun 9, 20132 min read


Gourmet Sunday Night Dinner in a Snap
Sundays’ seem to offer the best time to spend with family. I usually spend my Sundays doing errands and topping up on groceries. When...
Mar 4, 20133 min read


How Solo Can You Go? Mediterranean Osso Bucco
I’ve finished giving my last workshop before taking holidays. Last night I was in a hungry mood to treat myself. A nice dinner seemed...
Dec 19, 20123 min read


“What Do Ya Do with Kale?”, She Asked.
This weekend I was at a pyjama party with a couple of my besties. During heavy heated discussion about not much, one friend asked me to...
Oct 24, 20122 min read


Post My Greek Cooking Class…My Sunday Morning Breakfast
19 days into my healthy eating diet. Going strong. It’s not so hard to stick to it with all the bountiful organic vegetable choices from...
Sep 30, 20122 min read


Tagliatelle with Shrimps and Baby Clams..low fat…low salt…dairy free?
I have put myself on a strict healthful diet, no refined foods, no butter, measured fat. I am eating lots and lots of veggies, light...
Sep 27, 20122 min read


Italian and Braised Comfort Food…for the High Holidays or Anytime! Yummamia!
My daughter was visiting for a week before we all trotted off to New York for a weekend of culinary satiation and theatre. One of her...
Sep 12, 20122 min read


Magic Trick…Presto!….Mango Cashew Chicken…Tadah…with Veggies!
Funny…to satisfy both of my childrens’“What’s for Dinner cravings”, bare in mind they both live in separate cities, a stir fry does the...
Jun 3, 20123 min read


It’s April 1, 2012. A Very Special April Fool’s Day…No Yoke!
Today is a very special day for my whole family. It just happens to be my Mom’s 90th birthday! My Mom is an inspiration to all who know...
Apr 1, 20125 min read


Melange of Vegetables and Mixed Beans Miso Soup
Who doesn’t enjoy a big steamy bowl of wholesome soup? One night I decided this would be the ticket to use up my bits and pieces of...
Feb 26, 20122 min read


Brisket is a Great Accessory for the Holidays
Forget the meatballs …well maybe don’t forget them if you fear a revolt from those who look forward to them…but you can add something...
Dec 17, 20113 min read


Rebel with an Organic Endive Vichyssoise Cause
What the heck do you use endive for outside of a scoop for an appetizer and in salad? I like to mix up and try varied vegetables in my...
Dec 15, 20112 min read


Chinese Food Take Out at Christmas…Memories
It was a great Spanish cooking class last Friday. Intimate conversation, with genuine people. The Mussels in Deconstructed Romesco Sauce...
Nov 27, 20112 min read


Welcome Autumn, Seat Sales, and Meat Patties
Welcome to autumn. The fall brings back to school, seat sales, wild blueberries, and the start of the apple crops. Do you receive those...
Sep 8, 20114 min read


Dishes Delight Daughter Part I – Brunch in Winnipeg
My daughter took the Friday off of the September long weekend to spend with her Mom, Me. The day was glorious. Sun was shining as we took...
Sep 8, 20112 min read


Are You there Yet? First Meal in My New Home
I am so blessed to have friends that really do care. All week long I have been receiving emails and phone calls asking, “Are you moved in...
Apr 9, 20113 min read


Microwave Kettle Corn?
“Do you sell microwave popcorn poppers?”, I asked my guy at the health food store. He said, “Why bother.” Huh? He said “Just get an...
Mar 11, 20112 min read


Honey Lemon Glazed Whole Roasted Chicken with Zucchini Walnut Apricot Spelt Stuffing
A couple of inspirations for this recipe… I purchased a Rowe Farms whole chicken, very economical for about $14.95. It was begging for...
Mar 10, 20114 min read
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