a homage to adventure & plant-forward eating
In my opinion, when it comes to produce, July and August are the best months of the year. I’ve been leaning heavily into the season’s best, making crumbles, salads, and eating any piece of stone fruit I can find! To celebrate this glorious season, I …
My drink of choice is anything with tequila, and I love a good margarita as much as the next girl. Nothing beats a tangy, refreshing margarita on a hot summer day. Celebrating the delicious sweetness of local strawberries, this Strawberry Basil Margarita is a fun …
There is a restaurant where I am from that makes a delicious five-spice crispy tofu, which they serve in a fluffy bao bun. I wanted to recreate those perfect pieces of perfectly seasoned and crispy tofu at home, which was the inspiration behind these five-spice …
Inspired by one of my favourite summer salads, the sweet corn-based succotash, this Succotash Pasta Salad is perfect for these late summer days as we transition back into routines with the beginning of September. This salad is perfect for serving at a summer BBQ or …
Pavlova is my favourite dessert, and it is especially lovely in the summer. There’s nothing better than the light and airy combination of crisp meringue, whipped cream, and fresh summer fruits to cap off a meal on a warm summer evening. This sheet pan pavlova …
I think orecchiette might be the perfect pasta shape to serve with a cream or cheese-based sauce. Hear me out! The little hat-shaped noodles hold onto the sauce in a way that I love, where some of the sauce gets trapped on the inside of the noddle. This Zucchini Orecchiette pasta is basically an adult take on buttered noodles with cheese. A simple pan sauce is made using butter, pasta water, and parmesan cheese, which coats the noodles with a gorgeous gloss. Fried zucchini slices and fresh arugula are then folded in to elevate the dish to adult meal territory. Continue reading Zucchini Orecchiette
I grew different varieties of squash in my garden for 12 years, but I never cooked with squash blossoms before this summer. Their tender petals intimidated me, and I wasn’t quite sure what to cook with them beyond the classic stuffed squash blossom. Recently, I …
Cornbread is one of those things I rarely make, but every time I do, I find myself asking why I don’t make it more often. It’s so delicious, versatile, and dead easy to make. These Brown Butter Cornbread Muffins are my elevated twist on a …
I am challenging myself to cook with new ingredients. I love trying new things, especially when it comes to food, so this is a great challenge for me to undertake. I’ve been intrigued to try fava beans since I first saw them at the market last summer. I finally pulled the trigger and picked some up, which resulted in this delicious Whipped Feta Dip with Fava Beans. The fava beans get lightly sautéed with aromatics, then served over a pillowy whipped feta dip for a spectacular appetizer situation. I hope this recipe inspires you to give fava beans a try too! Continue reading Whipped Feta Dip with Fava Beans
Growing up in Ontario, Kawartha Dairy ice cream was a standard part of my summers. To this day, every time I go to my cottage, I make a point of stopping at the Kawartha Dairy in Huntsville to grab a cone. Living in BC now, …
Who doesn’t like a Caesar salad? And can I tell you a secret? Caesar salad is even better when you make the dressing and croutons from scratch. I know, that sounds like a lot of work, but trust me, it’s as simple as separating a …
Located on the western coast of Vancouver Island and the shores of the Pacific Ocean, Tofino, BC, is a charming beach town filled with character and surrounded by the breathtaking scenery of the Canadian west coast. Recently, my boyfriend Will and I spent a fantastic four days exploring the quaint little town. This was my second time visiting, and it was even more magical than I remember it being the first time I was there in 2021. This is my perfect guide to Tofino, BC—I hope you enjoy it! Continue reading The Perfect Guide to Tofino, BC
I am the kind of person who needs some kind of sweet treat with my second cup of tea of the day, which usually occurs around mid-morning. This Apricot Streusel Cake has been the perfect treat to brighten my mornings and pull me through until …
