I asked my friend Elaine over for her belated birthday lunch. She's a very active cruise line agent and for this reason, it's a treat to spend some quality bonding time. That is, when we can steal it. Today was the day. We can talk sharing for hours, literally. This lunch was so much fun as usual. Great day! Lunch consisted of a Lemon Zucchini Galette, this healthy salad thrown together with tahini, turmeric, and garlic. We had some cappuccino with some special espresso from

We’ve all been told we should increase our fish intake at least to three times a week. Wild salmon has been touted to be a delicious healthy choice due to the fish’s high protein, high omega-3 fatty acids, and high vitamin D content. Salmon is also a source of the good kind of cholesterol. It’s kind of a miracle food. There are many varieties of salmon: sockeye, king, coho, chum… The thing is…I’m not in love with the stuff. I find the red sockeye, the most prized variety with

Some years ago when I was offering The Spice Lady’s Food Safari dinners, John Van Alten, the proprietor of Dutchman’s Gold Honey, generously sent a number of jars for a honey tasting. Each variety had it’s own personality and character. Honey is nature’s divine sweet creation. The Dutchman Gold’s Summer Blossom variety lends a lovely floral note of sweetness to this stir-fry. Along with a nice light white wine with definite floral notes is perfect to receive a bouquet of flav

Welcome to autumn. The fall brings back to school, seat sales, wild blueberries, and the start of the apple crops. Do you receive those Air Canada Websavers? Just before the Labour Day long weekend…the calm before the storm for my cooking class schedule and me… I received a seat sale offer that was too good to refuse. $109.00 one way and a chance to take 4 days out of my schedule to visit my daughter and family in Winnipeg. My daughter has been on my case to come and see

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 love it!” about a song he wrote after a performance. Well…that sentiment is how I feel about the new generation of wieners rolling out. The ones to satisfy those of us who love to eat hot dogs, but don’t like nitrates, unnecessary fillers, and hormonally injected meats. Once in a while you just crave a good hot dog. Love ‘em. Grew up eating the