Season & Serve

German Sauerkraut

by Melissa

Steins of beer, colourful lederhosen and dirndles, and folk music can only mean one thing…Oktoberfest is here! While I may not be in Germany to partake in these celebrations, I am celebrating at home with my recipe for German Sauerkraut! My German Sauerkraut (with an obligatory side of mustard) styled with flowers from Il Fioraio Florist, linen dinner napkin from Kaiko Design , and squash...

September 17, 2017

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fall, Mains

Fall For Local Market

by Melissa

This past weekend was full of wonderful local purchases from the one and only Fall For Local Market! Every since attending the previous FFL market in April, I have literally been obsessed with this market! Obviously, the products are absolutely amazing (and locally made), but the vendors who create these products really make the market extra special. Take a read about my experience at...

September 11, 2017

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Pesto Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes

by Melissa

Basil + tomatoes = the best summer combination. Even though summer is winding down, you can still celebrate these two delicious summer foods for just a while longer. For the next few weeks, the basil will still be abundant and delicious and the tomatoes will be juicy and flavourful. By the end of September, these will all be gone until next summer. Thank goodness...

September 2, 2017

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Appetizers, summer

fall, Mains

German Sauerkraut

Steins of beer, colourful lederhosen and dirndles, and folk music can only mean one thing…Oktoberfest is here! While I may not be in Germany to partake in these celebrations,...

Dinner, fall, Mains

Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Sage Butter Sauce

A delightful fall twist on my traditional gnocchi recipe- this sweet potato gnocchi are like little mini hugs. These sweet little nuggets are seasoned with traditional fall spices- nutmeg...

fall, Season, Soups

Curried Butternut Squash Soup

As the days get cooler and rainier in Vancouver, I am in constant search for something to keep me warm. Whether it is a cup of peppermint tea (my...

Dinner, fall, Mains

Oktoberfest Pork Schnitzel

Can’t catch a flight to Germany this fall for Oktoberfest? Don’t fret- bring the spirit of this wonderful fall festival to your kitchen with my Oktoberfest Pork Schnitzel recipe....

Basil Gnocchi with Peas and Pancetta

by Melissa

Happy Sunday everyone! I hope everyone is having a nice weekend and I hope the Sunday Scaries (i.e. fear of going back to work or school tomorrow) haven’t set in yet! To soothe your pain, or to seamlessly transition you from the weekend to Monday, do I ever have a meal for you: Basil Gnocchi with Peas and Pancetta. It’s like summer heaven on...

August 20, 2017

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Dinner, Season, summer

Blueberry-Almond Tart

by Melissa

Summertime and blueberries go hand-in-hand. These tender, juicy blue jewels are in season right now and I just cannot get enough of them- especially the locally-grown BC blueberries. Lucky for me, BC produces some of the best blueberries in the world, and what a way to celebrate them with none other than my Blueberry-Almond Tart. It is just perfect for summer! As you can...

August 5, 2017

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Dessert, Season, summer

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