Gardening season will be here before we know it, and I am sharing my tips on how I prepare for the gardening season. Since this is our first spring living in our new home, we have some exciting garden plans in the works (watch my latest YouTube video about our townhouse garden plans). But regardless…
Continue reading ➞ How I Prepare For the Gardening Season
Potatoes are a hit at any meal, but these Roasted Potatoes with Herb Salt are truly something special. Yukon gold and red potatoes are drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with a homemade rosemary-thyme salt before being roasted in the oven until crisp. These fabulous Roasted Potatoes with Herb Salt are a great side dish…
Mini desserts are a great option for when you want a sweet treat but don’t want to eat a lot of it! This Mini Strawberry Tiramisu for Two is layered with lady fingers soaked in espresso, a light mascarpone whipped cream, and fresh strawberries. This no-bake dessert that can be perfectly shared between two people!…
Enjoy the romance of Valentine's Day by cooking a delicious steakhouse dinner at home. While dining out at restaurants is always fun, it is always a bit pricier when this holiday rolls around. Instead, I am making a full steakhouse dinner at home that will easily serve two people for just under $100. This steakhouse…
Continue reading ➞ Pan-Seared Ribeye with Herb & Garlic Butter- A Steakhouse Dinner At Home
Steamed fish and vegetables don’t have to be boring! This Steamed Salmon with Scallion-Ginger Sauce is an easy, healthy, and flavourful meal! Sockeye salmon is steamed with my favourite vegetables (Napa cabbage, oyster mushrooms, thinly sliced carrots and bok choy) and topped with a savoury scallion-ginger sauce! This meal can easily be tailored to suit…
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After pouring over seed catalogues these past few weeks and after organizing my current seed collection, I have selected the seeds and plants that I will be growing in 2024! I am growing a whopping 40 varieties of seeds and installing 11 plants (shrubs, tubers, etc.) in our townhouse garden spaces. It may seem a…
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This Japanese-inspired soup is a warm and hearty recipe to enjoy on a cold winter’s day. Udon noodles are served with a fast and easy curry soup filled with onion, carrots, and convenient Japanese curry cubes. Topped with ground beef, scallions and a 7-minute egg, this is a delicious recipe that can be enjoyed any…
In 2024 we are embarking on a journey of gardening in a townhouse. This is a big adjustment for us as we recently moved from a house that had a huge garden to townhouse with a much smaller outdoor space. While these outdoor garden spaces are much smaller, it doesn't mean that we can't grow…
Continue reading ➞ Gardening in a Townhouse- Garden Plans for 2024
This satisfying spicy Korean chicken recipe is a great weeknight dinner recipe that can be enjoyed year-round. Chicken breasts are cooked in a spicy gochujang sauce with onions, cabbage, and rice cakes before being topped with lots of mozzarella cheese. A garnish of chopped scallion really pulls this recipe together! What is Buldak? Not to…