a homage to adventure & plant-forward eating
This weekend, whilst studying for a calculus test (typical), I started to daydream of chocolate banana bread. Eventually my brain could not handle any more math and decided to take a much-needed break. I immediately reached for the ripe bananas in my fruit bowl and …
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 …
During the colder months of the year nothing is cozier than a roast chicken dinner. My Roasted Spatchcock Chicken with Root Vegetables is perfect for an intimate dinner party, a small holiday meal, or a self-care night in! Roasting the root vegetables in the same …
Brunch food is my favourite category of food—anything brunch and I’m in—specifically savoury brunch food. When I was in university, I used to order this potato and egg breakfast skillet from our on-campus restaurant, and it was so good; tbh, I could go for that …
When I was in Brighton, England, in early 2024, my friend and I stopped in at this adorable cafe/restaurant to get lunch and take refuge from the British rain relentlessly falling outside. On the menu they had a spiced cauliflower dish served with fluffy hummus, …
Brothy beans are far from a new phenomenon. For the past few years, I’ve seen so much hype for brothy beans from fellow recipe developers and cooks, so I was convinced to see what all the fuss was about. Can I just say, WOW! For something so simple—literally just beans, some aromatics, and a bunch of water—brothy beans have so much flavour, a beautiful texture, and feel like such a sophisticated dish. This Brothy Beans & Greens is my take, which leans more towards a soup/stew with the inclusion of kale. Continue reading Brothy Beans & Greens
Earl Grey is a tea that lends itself so well to baked goods. I was inspired by a couple of blood oranges sitting on my kitchen counter to pair the flavours of Earl Grey and blood orange in a flaky, delicious scone. The zest from …
I’ve been making variations of this Kale and Sausage Orecchiette recipe for years. With only eight ingredients, this dish is so simple and quick to make, and the result is incredibly tasty. This is a meal I frequently turn to when I want something hearty …
Valentine’s Day is two days away, and I’m rounding up three pink drinks for Valentine’s Day. Whether you’re hosting the girls, enjoying an evening of R&R to yourself, or spending time with your significant other, any one of these cocktails is sure to take your evening to the next level. Continue reading Three Pink Drinks for Valentine’s Day
Every year from mid-January to early February, Dine Out Vancouver graces our city. During Dine Out, hundreds of restaurants across the city offer curated, fixed-price tasting menus to diners. Last year, we had a delicious Dine Out meal at a restaurant called Archer, which sadly …
I love a red velvet cake, and February feels like the perfect time to share a recipe for one, you know, with Valentine’s Day coming up and all. This is my Beet Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Icing, because I will take any and …
Thai Coconut Chicken Soup is my absolute favourite soup to have on a chilly winter’s day or when I’m feeling under the weather. The star of this soup is the coconut milk broth. Loads of fresh ginger and garlic combined with cilantro, chili, and lemongrass give the broth a delightfully complex and warming flavour profile that is equally as comforting as it is delicious. Continue reading Thai Coconut Chicken Soup
Tiramisu is a top-three dessert for me, and you know what is even better than classic tiramisu? Dirty Chai Tiramisu. Perhaps tiramisu is a dessert you usually reserve for ordering at an Italian restaurant and may feel a bit intimidating to make from scratch, but …
