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May 26, 20113 min read

Hot Diggity Dog!

Ever download that old 1928 tune? The famed singer Al Jolson was heard stating, “hot diggity dog!!!… Meaning “Didn’t I tell you you’d...

May 11, 20112 min read

Whole Roasted Succulent Fish

It’s been about two months since I have been in my empty little nest. Turns out it hasn’t been very empty at all. My son, nephew,...

Apr 9, 20113 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...

Mar 18, 20113 min read

Anything Can Be Soup?

We’re moving at the end of the month. Not far, just a couple of subway stops down. So to lighten the load, we’re trying to consume or use...

Mar 16, 20113 min read

Mexican Power Lunch Salad Bowl…Pronto!

Both my young adult children have busy lives with work, play, and whatever else they do. We have many discussions about their trying to...

Mar 7, 20112 min read

Ricotta Muffins for Dinner

I left my parent’s home in 1978 to live with my fiancé in Calgary 33 years ago…yikes…yep it was that long ago. I went prepared to start a...

Aug 18, 20102 min read

Raved About Vegan Quinoa Pilaf with Caramelized Dates and Pistachios

I developed this recipe for one of my Crash Courses in Smarter Eating at Ryerson University. I brought the dish to a family dinner and...

Aug 18, 20101 min read

Still No Groceries…Look Ma I Just Made Myself Lunch

No milk, no bread, few veggies, little fruit….oh my…guess who needs to go get some food stuff tonight?? Thought I’d share with you my...

Aug 15, 20102 min read

Schmaltzy Black Bean Pate Without the Schmaltz

Hunger set in Friday night and no groceries except a can of black beans. I threw this dish together with ingredients from my spice...

Nov 7, 20081 min read

Indian Curried Corn and Tomatoes

Indian Curried Corn and Tomatoes Serves 4 1 – 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil for frying ½ tsp. cumin seeds ½ tsp. mustard seeds 2 cloves...