Happy Saint Patrick's Day! While people may be out celebrating with pints of green coloured beer, I'm celebrating with something a bit healthier. This Magic Green Sauce is healthy and 100% vegan– and it's truly magical! So never mind that imaginary pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. This Magic Green Sauce is…
Continue reading ➞ Magic Green Sauce
I have been cooking and experimenting with a lot of Asian dishes lately, and I've been getting lots of questions on the different types of ingredients I use (especially via my Instagram). While I think that Asian dishes are made best by using the freshest, local and seasonal ingredients, I think that sauces play a…
Continue reading ➞ A Guide to Asian Sauces (Part 1): Soy Sauce & Spicy Sauces
Love is sweet. Love is salty. Love is this Chocolate Ganache Tart. If there is one thing that I must have every Valentine's Day, it's got to be a chocolate dessert. And when I say chocolate dessert, I mean pure chocolate. No chocolate covered fruit or anything like that– chocolate must be the star! This…
If you're fed up with all snow and the cold weather we have been having lately, a cup of Homemade Hot Chocolate is just what you need. Rather than buying a pre-made hot chocolate mix that is full of preservatives and unnecessary ingredients, I encourage you to make your own. Not only is it super…
Dine Around Victoria is one of the most anticipated foodie events of the year. During late January to mid-February, restaurants across the city are on their A-game, showcasing their best dishes for us hungry customers. This year, a total of 57 restaurants took part in this event, and offered set-price, three course menus at various…
To me, nothing beats the taste of homemade pizza. Made with fresh toppings, cheese, and dough from scratch, you just can't go wrong. And with a food this popular, you must celebrate it with it's very own national food holiday! That's right... it's National Pizza Day! And I have two delicious pizza recipes to share…
Continue reading ➞ Two Delicious Pizzas for National Pizza Day + Homemade Pizza Dough
Soy Sauce Chicken is a classic Chinese dish. A whole chicken is marinated and then poached in a pot full of soy sauce and various spices. Once cooked, it's cut up into chunks and served warm or at room temperature. While this recipe is a bit challenging to make at home, it's much cheaper than…
How's this for some Monday motivation?! These Morning Glory Muffins are a healthy and nutritious breakfast that can be enjoyed any day of the week! I'm still on my New Years health kick! While muffins aren't always considered to be the healthiest food in the world, these Morning Glory Muffins are chocked full of healthy…
Porcini, shiitake, lobster, matsutake, enoki, oyster, shimeji, button, crimini, portobello, cauliflower, morel, chanterelle. What do these names all have in common? They are all varieties of mushrooms! I am back with my "In Season" guides on the blog! Since it is the dead of winter and there are limited fresh fruits and vegetables available in…