This morning, I was elated to find out that I have been nominated for Faces Magazine Ottawa Awards for the second year in a row! These are…
Tag: Ottawa Foodie
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: 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…
Review: Finally Visiting Fairouz
Tucked into a heritage mansion in Somerset Village is an oasis of modern, Middle Eastern cuisine — the restaurant known as Fairouz. Fairouz combines farm-fresh…
Review: North & Navy’s Charming New Patio + Picnic To-Go
Last night was my first patio visit of the season — and my first time out with a friend since Ottawa’s Covid-19 lockdown began! So,…
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: 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: 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…
Recipe: Savoury Not-Cinnamon Rolls
Friday was feeding day for my Almanac sourdough starter, which meant it was time to test out a new recipe with the discard! For anyone not…