Pie. Pies are comforting. Especially pies made with love and local fruits. I made this pie a few months ago, when a friend came to visit. Whenever foodie friends come to stay, I always make a point of creating food together, because friendships forged with food can last lifetimes. It’s funny, looking back on some […]
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Usually I like to tell you guys about all the great stuff in my life. For example: My book is coming out in 12 FREAKING DAYS YO!!!!! OMG!!! If you haven’t preordered yet, you can do so here. Holy crap! I can barely contain my excitement. Then there is the sad state of my kitchen for
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I feel like a lot of people are in that “winter is coming…” mode. By that I mean, we are all sitting around just waiting for Game of Thrones to return, am I right?! Well, half of us maybe. Seriously, I’ve been slogging through the novels since last CHRISTMAS. I’m not even joking. Obviously, I
So today I have a very busy post to write. First, let’s talk fat. And when I say fat, I mean like, the good stuff. You all know how much I love coconut oil, but did you know I also love avocado oil, macadamis nut oil, lard, schmaltz, butter (grass fed of course and best
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Because I was too lazy (and it was too dark at that point) last night to break out my DSLR and take real photos, and I have very limited time today between dropping my preschooler off and picking her up, I present to you a summary of every food blogger’s first “Fall/Autumn” post that involves
We all know how much I love buying local products, especially in season produce and meats. Something I don’t talk about though, is how often I head out to the farm stands (every other day, if not every day) to ensure everything I buy gets used and not wasted. I try to only buy what
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Back to SCHOOL! Every time I think about that, I think of that old school supply commercial that had “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” playing in the background. The adults dancing down the aisles, joyously buying their kids school supplies in anticipation of the freedom school can bring to parents.
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Last year, an event debuted in Victoria’s downtown industrial district that shook the very core of our usually “gentile” foodie nature. Victoria food festivals (not including the tourist-y fests that are catered largely by food trucks) are usually awash in sophisticated dishes, well-dressed folks holding napkins and tiny portions, and jazzy music. This festival was
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Since going paleo, I don’t miss a lot of things. I don’t miss the sweet tangy smell of fresh baked sourdough bread. I don’t miss the slurpy, saucy goodness of noodles covered in cream sauce. I don’t miss peach bellinis. I don’t miss cheesecake smothered in berry sauce and I sure as hell don’t miss
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It occurs to me that my last post (Apple Pie Pancakes) and this one, look awfully similar. Flat, round discs of deliciousness…what can I say? You get creative when you don’t eat grains, dairy, legumes, corn, soy, sugar or vegetable oils…and by creative I mean, I really know how to mash things up, mix them
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