a homage to adventure & plant-forward eating
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 …
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 was tempted by the beautiful blossoms at my local market to finally try my hand at incorporating the delicate blooms into a recipe. This Squash Blossom Tart is like a deconstructed stuffed squash blossom, with a buttery puff pastry base, a layer of light ricotta and basil filling, and the delicate squash blossoms layered on top. This tart is peak summer eating to me. Continue reading Squash Blossom Tart
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, …
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 …
Here’s a fun fact about me: I have never had a cup of coffee—I am a tea drinker through and through! Lately, I’ve been swapping my afternoon caffeinated tea for an herbal option, which led me to hibiscus tea. Made from steeping the dried petals of the hibiscus flower in hot water, hibiscus tea is a gorgeous deep pink colour with a tart and refreshing flavour. I’ll be honest, I don’t love hibiscus tea hot, which is why I decided to use it as the base for an iced tea. Paired with a delicious honey-based blueberry syrup, Blueberry Hibiscus Iced Tea has been my afternoon drink of the summer to help keep me refreshed and hydrated. Continue reading Blueberry Hibiscus Iced Tea
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 …
If I were asked to rank my top three desserts, pavlova would be number one, followed by tiramisu and crème brûlée. Pavlova is the perfect dessert for the spring and summer because it is light while still being decadent. There is simply nothing better than rounding out a delicious dinner with a nice slice of pavlova. This recipe is my take on a perfect spring pavlova—just in time for Easter! Continue reading Pavlova with Lemon & Passionfruit Curd
Growing up, Paris is one of those cities that you see all the time in the movies. Movies, shows and social media paint a beautiful image of the city, so it’s pretty surreal when you actually arrive there and see it for yourself. It’s kind of like …
