Author: Ashley

Tomato and Lentil Stew with Harissa

Tomato and Lentil Stew with Harissa

I know that it is technically spring, but the weather outside is suggesting otherwise. As much as I love spring dishes, I’m still leaning towards cozy recipes closer to the winter end of the spectrum while the weather remains cold and snowy. I’m sure I 

Earl Grey Overnight Oats

Earl Grey Overnight Oats

Overnight oats are one of the easiest make-ahead breakfast. But sometimes I find myself getting tired of all the same old combos. Enter: Earl Grey Overnight Oats. This recipe integrates one of my favourite things, Earl Grey tea, to create a fresh take on classic 

Quick Chicken Meatballs with Ginger + Scallions

Quick Chicken Meatballs with Ginger + Scallions

This is the first non-vegetarian recipe I have ever shared here on Olive + Wisteria. When I started eating meat again in fall 2022 after five and a half years as a vegetarian, it took a while to get used to. During this transition period I developed the recipe for my Quick Chicken Meatballs with Ginger + Scallions. I found these incredibly palatable while I was reacquainting myself with meat. Even now, after over a year of being a meat eater, I still love this recipe. It’s a big hit with my family too! Continue reading Quick Chicken Meatballs with Ginger + Scallions

6 Chocolate Recipes for Valentine’s Day

6 Chocolate Recipes for Valentine’s Day

Happy Valentine’s Day! Below I have rounded up six delicious chocolate recipes to celebrate your and your loved ones today. If the commercialization of Valentine’s Day isn’t your thing, that’s ok – I’m a bit of a Valentine’s Grinch myself – but who doesn’t love 

Chocolate Pecan Toffee Bars

Chocolate Pecan Toffee Bars

Valentine’s Day is less than a week away and what better way to celebrate than with chocolate?

Crispy Garlic Potatoes

Crispy Garlic Potatoes

This recipe has been on my ‘to be posted’ list for years. The reason that I’m only sharing it now is that I procrastinated shooting the accompanying photos until now… The recipe itself has been in my draft posts since last summer and in my recipe journal since winter 2022. Continue reading Crispy Garlic Potatoes

Roasted Red Pepper + Cauliflower Soup

Roasted Red Pepper + Cauliflower Soup

Happy Saturday! It’s finally starting to feel like winter around here after weeks of unseasonably mild weather. With the temperatures dropping deep into the negatives, I’m inclined to lean towards more warming and hardy foods. Enter Roasted Red Pepper + Cauliflower Soup!

2024 New Years Sustainable Swap

2024 New Years Sustainable Swap

Happy 2024! It’s crazy to think that 2023 has already come an gone. I hope that everyone had a happy and healthy holiday season. As we settle into the new year, I am happy to share my 2024 New Years Sustainable Swap!

What I’m Reading in 2024

What I’m Reading in 2024

Three years ago I started the practice of sitting down late in the year and drafting a reading list for the upcoming new year. I grew up as a big reader, but that habit faded when I started university. I was simply too busy to consistently read for enjoyment and found myself finishing only one or two novels throughout the entire school year.

When the pandemic began in 2020, this habit changed. Over summer 2020 I read 13 books. When I went back to school in the fall I took this habit with me. I started setting aside a bit of time each night before bed to read. It didn’t matter if I only read a few pages or paragraphs, the point was to read a bit each day. Continue reading What I’m Reading in 2024

A Friendsgiving Road Trip in Newfoundland

A Friendsgiving Road Trip in Newfoundland

This was my second Thanksgiving weekend spent away from home with friends. If you have been following along with my adventures for a while then you may recall that I spent Thanksgiving weekend on Vancouver Island with my friend Ali back in 2021. We were