What a rare weekend, 24 hours away from the kids. We went on a hike and played in the snow. Playing should be a requirement for every adult on the planet! Kids remind me that rolling down a hill is […]
Flesh & Bones
How to Make a Killer Cheeseburger
I was a strange kid. When peers were buying toys and clothes, I was saving my allowance to go out for dinner, but not to the local McDonald’s – it was Manhattan or bust. My parents would get the New […]
Pan Seared Trout with Kale Salad Recipe
It’s -15C here in Toronto today. Whoa baby it’s cold outside. Weather makes adherence to seasonality of food difficult – who can concentrate on healthy, light dishes when the availability of bright warm vegetables is nil? My dirty little mind […]
Cheeky Take on Steak and Ale Pie
Living in England for 6 years brought many new culinary delights my way. As a girl from New Jersey I was excited by the steamed puddings, bangers & mash, pheasant & quail, Stilton & port and don’t forget the meat […]
Freakin Fabulous Fried Chicken
If you were to pick a last meal what would it be? This is a question with no simple answer – but for me – mac & cheese, Caesar salad and fried chicken would most certainly be in contention. This […]
Holy Mole Negro
The weather is damp and blahh here in Toronto. Ahhhhh my gypsy spirit longs for distant shores. This makes me think of my friend A Food Gypsy (aka Lisa Kates) and her husband Aaron, who have been so supportive of […]