a homage to adventure & plant-forward eating
If you follow along with me on instagram you’ll know that I have been really into the sourdough baking as of late. Bread, bagels, naan, brownies, cinnamon buns, crackers, hot cross buns, you name it, I’ve probably made a sourdough version of it.
It’s finally starting to feel like spring and I’m celebrating with this Spring Pea Risotto recipe. To me, peas are a quintessential spring food item. What better way to celebrate them than making them the star of a delicious Spring Pea Risotto?
I’m thrilled to announce that I finally got my hands on some fresh, local rhubarb. And what did I do with that rhubarb? I made a delicious Rhubarb & Almond Coffee Cake of course! Rhubarb is another spring gem and I love how its natural sourness pairs …
Living on my own, I don’t often roast a whole chicken, but when I do, this Lemon and Herb Spatchcock Chicken is my go-to recipe.
Homemade granola is a staple item in my pantry. I love to have granola on hand for quick snacks and easy breakfasts. Plus, I love how much culinary freedom making my own granola gives me—I can add whatever ingredients I want! Recently I decided to …
One thing I’m known for in my family is my ability to make a bomb salad out of any random assortment of ingredients—a clean-out-the-fridge salad, if you will. When my stepsister and my stepbrother’s girlfriend come over for dinner, they are always most excited about my salads. My easy kale salad with sweet potatoes, dates, and pistachios is no exception. I threw this together one night when I was eating dinner with my family, and my mom asked me to whip up a salad. If there’s one thing you won’t catch me doing, it’s serving a boring salad! Continue reading Easy Kale Salad with Sweet Potatoes, Dates & Pistachios
‘Twas the night before Valentine’s Day (Valentine’s Eve?) and you needed the perfect cocktail to serve at your Valentine’s (or Galentine’s) Day dinner. Lucky for you, this Valentine’s Day Rose & Blood Orange Margarita fits the bill! Not only are blood oranges in peak season …
This past September, my boyfriend Will and I spent 10 days in Europe. We visited Amsterdam, Belgium, and London, spending three to four days in each place. Most of our time in Belgium was spent in it’s capital city, Brussels, save for one day when …
Radicchio has been having a major moment in my household lately. I love a bitter leafy veg (hello, arugula!) and radicchio fits the bill. With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, radicchio’s beautiful deep red colour is perfect for this time of year. This winter radicchio salad highlights all of the season’s superstars. Continue reading Winter Radicchio Salad with Blood Orange
Coming in hot just in time for the holiday season, these White Chocolate and Pistachio Cookies with Cranberries are the perfect red, white, and green festive treat. These cookies are so delicious, I think they’ve earned a permanent spot in my holiday cookie rotation.
One of my favourite ways to use up leftover chicken is to make this Curried Chicken Salad. Full of tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and curry spices, this protein-packed salad is sure to become a lunchtime staple for you too.
In September, Will and I embarked on a 10-day Europe trip that spanned England, the Netherlands, and Belgium. Our trip commenced with three days in Amsterdam, followed by a lovely three days in Belgium. This post will break down everything we did in Brussels to fill a three-day itinerary. Neither Will nor I had been to Belgium before, so we were both thrilled to experience this new country together. As to be expected, we ate plenty of chocolate, had authentic Moules-frites, and drank some Belgiuan beer. Continue reading Three Days in Brussels, Belgium
Whenever I start to feel under the weather, the first thing I do is make a big batch of Chicken Bone Broth. Bone broth has gotten a lot of buzz in the health and wellness world in recent years – for good reason! Bone broth …
