Get your stretchy pants ready– Thanksgiving is here! Thanksgiving is one of my favourite holidays because it if 100% centered around food. Turkey, stuffing, roasted vegetables, and pumpkin pie are the traditional Thanksgiving comfort foods that everyone enjoys this time of year. And while I love eating all these foods, it is a lot of…
Continue reading ➞ Shaved Brussels Sprouts with Shallot & Pancetta
I would love to say this these aren’t your Nonnas meatballs, but that is exactly what these are! Delicious ground beef and ground pork come together (with a few other key Italian ingredients) to make the perfect and most comforting meatball recipe you have ever had! I like to make these meatballs whenever I am…
I am very happy that fall has finally arrived! By far, fall is definitely my favourite season of them all since it comes with warm drinks, cozy sweaters, and new delicious produce (think apples, cruciferous veggies, squash, pears) that make the perfect cozy and warming comfort foods. It also means that since it cooler and…
Continue reading ➞ Oktoberfest Recipes: Spaetzle & Pork Schnitzel/Jägerschnitzel
It's the last day of #BCBlueberryWeek here on the blog! I'm sad to see it go but I have a TON of blueberries still left in the fridge...so maybe I will keep it going with a few more blueberry recipes in the near future. But I hope that you really enjoyed the recipes I showcased…
Start your morning with something simple, fresh, and naturally sweet. This Honeyed Greek Yogurt with Blueberry Jam is a quick and wholesome breakfast that tastes like a treat. Featuring ripe, in-season blueberries and no refined sugar, it’s the perfect way to beautiful and flavourful blueberries this summer! A Classic Combination with a Twist Honey, lemon,…
This Blueberry and Grilled Chicken Salad with Raspberry Habanero Vinaigrette is a fresh, bold, and seasonal summer salad. It’s easy to assemble, full of nourishing flavour, and ideal for patio lunches, picnics, or effortless entertaining. Blueberries are the star of this dish. Juicy and sweet, they bring a burst of freshness to every bite. But…
Continue reading ➞ Blueberry and Grilled Chicken Salad with Raspberry Habanero Vinaigrette
We are in the height of blueberry season right now in BC and I just can't get enough of these delicious sweet berries. I actually enjoy blueberries so much that I bought not one, but TWO five-pound boxes of these sweet little berries to indulge in before the season is over! I know...it's a lot…
Warmer weather calls for some al fresco dining. Whether in the park, on a beach, or just in your backyard, packing the perfect picnic means having food that travels well and tastes delicious. I’m here to give you some great tips, recipes and a styling guide on how to host the perfect summer picnic. Equipment…
Summer is the best time of the year to eat the many varieties of tomatoes that are out there-whether they are cherry tomatoes, beefsteak, heirloom, zebra... the list goes on and on! Those sweet, juicy, plump colourful gems taste absolutely delicious after ripening outside under the sun. This gives them a deep and rich tomato…
Continue reading ➞ Steak Salad with Roasted Cherry Tomato Vinaigrette