I’ve been very busy these past few days everybody, so please take some time to check out the new additions to the website. On the navigation bar at the top left, you’ll notice some new pages. I’ve put up an FAQ page, some Tips and Tricks, a Foray into Photography, for those non foodies (though […]
Lamb Kebabs and Greek Salad Read More »
Today, I’m taking you back to your childhood. No matter who you are, where you grew up or what kind of Mother (or Father) you have, you surely came home to the smell of freshly baked cookies at one point in your life. Whether they were chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin, peanut butter, snickerdoodles or sugar
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As much as I’ve been going on and on about how much a love fall and how the weather is cooling off, it’s still 80 degrees every afternoon. Mornings are another thing altogether though, with an average of about 45 degrees. So with this odd mix of cooler mornings wrapped in sweaters, hugging my cuppa
Chipotle Lime Marinated Chicken Read More »
Have you entered the giveaway yet? No? Why not? Get over there quick before midnight tonight (Thursday September 24th, 2009) or it will be too late! Hurry up! Today is Mr. Guilty’s Birthday (Happy Birthday Lover!), and we’re headed out to this place for dinner with his parents. We haven’t been out for dinner without
Broccoli & Cheese Tart with Potato Crust Read More »
There’s something about cooler weather that makes me want to get outside and soak up those last few warm afternoons. I want to drink my wine on the deck in the sunlight and stare out into the woods near our house, without wearing a toque (that’s a woolen hat yo), mittens, scarf and winter boots.
Pulled Pork Wraps with Coleslaw Read More »
Because I live in a temperate area of the globe, much of the “height” of summer produce doesn’t arrive here until quite late in the season. Last week at the farmer’s market, we scored some super fresh ears of corn. We’re talking mere hours after they’d been picked. I didn’t have them on my shopping
Corn & Black Bean Soup with Spinach & Feta Biscuits Read More »
Herfst. Automne. Autunno. Outono. Otoño. Fall. Autumn. In other words, my favourite season of them all. Maybe it’s the scarves, or because I can wear my Ugg boots. Maybe it’s the changing of the leaves or the smell of woodsmoke in the air. Of the many reasons for loving Autumn, I know for sure that
Butternut Squash Gnocchi Read More »
Every year, in September, the world of hops, malted barley, filtered and unfiltered water and yes, even fruit, descends upon the small city of Victoria, BC. Don’t know what I’m talking about yet? Beer silly. The Great Canadian Beer Festival is held every year on the first weekend after Labour Day. It has been running
The Great Canadian Beerfest! Read More »
One of my favourite sources of protein is poultry. I think I’m not alone in this decision, but it’s not exactly a party up in here either. I don’t know too many people who could just eat chicken, and not any other kind of living protein source, but I could. To me, the humble little
Prosciutto Wrapped Roasted Cornish Game Hens and Caprese Salad Read More »
I know I’ve been gushing recently about the amazing quality and quantity of local food available to me on this wonderful island paradise, but I’m not finished yet. Last week my Mother, Alexis, a seasoned salmon fishing guide (now retired) and avid outdoorsy type (fair weather only thank you, unless money is involved), went on
End of Summer Salmon BBQ and Miso Oysters Read More »