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…
Continue reading ➞ Chocolate Ganache Tart
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…
As you can see, I am starting this year off on a very colourful note.... just kidding! While this drink may look a little peculiar, my entire household can vouch that this is one of the best nut milks I have made to date. Almonds form the base of this recipe, but this drink really…
For my final recipe of 2018, I am putting a twist on a classic recipe: Shrimp Cocktail. This elegant recipe concludes my #AppyHolidays series on my blog and it just so happens to be perfect for New Years Eve! Small (Shrimpy) Changes Make A Big Difference For the most part, the ingredients for classic shrimp…