a homage to adventure & plant-forward eating
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 …
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 couple of eggs and whipping out your immersion blender. My Caesar Salad with Rustic Sourdough Croutons uses stale sourdough bread as the base for delicious, rustic croutons that are way better than any you could get at the store. Continue reading Caesar Salad with Rustic Sourdough Croutons
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 …
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 …
This Sticky Gochujang Beef Bowls recipe is the latest installment of my “Meals in Minutes” series, where I share dinner recipes you can make in under an hour. This particular recipe only takes 32 minutes to make, and it is so delicious and nourishing. I offset the spiciness of the sticky gochujang beef with a crisp and fresh carrot ribbon salad, slices of Persian cucumber, and the brightness of fresh herbs like cilantro, basil, and mint. Bring all these components together, and you have a fabulous meal. Continue reading Sticky Gochujang Beef Bowls
It is now officially summer, which means patio season and fresh bevs are on the menu! Consider this post my petition for the Frangelico Zesty Cocktail to be the drink of the summer. I know you’re probably thinking, What the heck is a Frangelico Zesty …
There is no shortage of sourdough baking happening in my household, which means there is no shortage of sourdough discard. There are so many great ways to use up sourdough discard so nothing goes to waste, and making sourdough discard pancakes is one of my …
I am back with another Meals in Minutes recipe! Meals in Minutes is a series I’ve been sharing on Instagram and TikTok, where I share dinner recipes that can be made in under an hour. This recipe for Chipotle Chicken Tacos is the fifth recipe in the series. I’ve been making variations of this chipotle marinade for chicken for years, and it lends itself so well to tacos. Served with a fresh fruit-based salsa, these tacos are the perfect mix of fresh and spicy. Continue reading Chipotle Chicken Tacos
I have been baking sourdough bread for over half a decade now, and I have finally perfected my ideal basic sourdough bread recipe. This recipe is a great jumping off point for new sourdough bread bakers and a great recipe to add to your arsenal …
