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Honeynut Squash Rigatoni

Honeynut Squash Rigatoni

‘Twas the fall of 2024, and I had created a recipe failure of mass proportions. The silver lining to this culinary atrocity was that it inspired the pivot that led to this Honeynut Squash Rigatoni, which, I am happy to report, is far from a 

Roasted Squash Soup with Coconut Milk

Roasted Squash Soup with Coconut Milk

Although I love summer, the transition towards more autumnal temperatures and the first colours of fall have been refreshing. Fall is a season of many things: pumpkin spices lattes, apple desserts, and the official start of soup season – my favourite!

Roasted Squash Noodle Bowls with Miso-tahini Sauce

Roasted Squash Noodle Bowls with Miso-tahini Sauce

Today was my official last day as a ski instructor. It was a perfect last day too. The sun was shining, conditions were great and it wasn’t cold at all. This was my fifteenth  season on snow, my seventh on staff and my fifth as a ski instructor. I started volunteering with the ski school when I was twelve and I did that for a couple years. When I turned fourteen I was offered a job as an assistant, and when I turned fifteen I took my level one and became a CSIA certified ski instructor. Between Christmas camps, New Years camps, the year 9 week program and March break camps, I’ve taught a lot of kids over the year. It’s definitely been a challenging job because let’s face it, little kids are exhausting and I almost always have ages 3-5. Needless to say, my back is very sore and my patience is not what it was 9 weeks ago, but I did have fun. As much as I complain about teaching, I did enjoy it. Continue reading Roasted Squash Noodle Bowls with Miso-tahini Sauce

Butternut Squash Casserole with Maple Pecans

Butternut Squash Casserole with Maple Pecans

Every year my family has made some type of squash casserole for Thanksgiving. When I was around 13 years old, it became my job to prepare the casserole. My Butternut Squash Casserole with Maple Pecans has been a staple at my family’s Thanksgiving table ever