Whenever I’m in a pinch, a can of sardines can always be transformed into a delicious meal. I remember when I was little, my Mum…
Food
RECIPE: Pumpkin with Bergamot and Leeks
I have to clean out my fridge before the holidays — which involves eating an entire giant grey pumpkin over a weekend! Originally, I had…
RECIPE: Whiskey-Soaked Apricot and Pistachio Bread Pudding
I try to keep my food waste to a minimum, which includes keeping a lot of odds and ends in my freezer. Broccoli stalks for…
Recipe: Quick and Easy Fennel-Carrot-Barley Salad
Anyone else impulsively buy fennel and don’t know what to do with it? I do that at least twice a year and always scramble to…
Recipe: Celebrate Spring with a Savoury Galette
Spring has finally sprung in Ottawa. The weather is warm, flowers are blossoming, and — most importantly — spring veggies are ready for the kitchen!…
Easy Urban Backyard Foraging – 6 Plants Probably There Right Now
Foraging is making a comeback, especially now that people 1) are trying to avoid big box stores; and b) have more time on their hands….
Recipe + Review: Salad Pairing for Small Talk Vineyards + Shiny Apple Cider! #ad
You might not be able to visit a vineyard or go on a wine tour for the next little while, but you can still enjoy…
Recipe: Blueberry Pavlova with Lemon Curd and Almond Chantilly Cream
If you could find heaven on Earth, it would be in a Pavlova. Light-as-air meringue, a cloud of whipped cream, and perfectly ripe fruit form…
Recipe: Homemade Maamoul
Maamoul are hands down my absolute favourite cookie on the planet! These Middle Eastern treats are essentially melt-in-your-mouth semolina-based shortbread cookies filled with pistachio, walnuts,…
Recipe: Easy Date Paste
Date paste is a fantastic substitute for sugar, it’s delicious as a sandwich spread, it makes a great dessert filling, and you can use it…