I get asked so often how to use preserved lemons in cooking and baking, that I decided to expand my usual response into a post. From what I have noticed, home cooks tend to purchase a…
Written by Marisa of Food in Jars. In 1988, my family packed up our station wagon and migrated north from Los Angeles to Portland, Oregon. I went from being a kid who’d never seen snow…
At the prompting of a few friends and one sister, we’re watching The Kindness Diaries on Netflix as a family right now. One of our family ‘mottos’ is “Above all, be kind.” so the series…
These early March days have been bitterly cold, but brilliantly sunny. Spring still feels like a long way off, even though we are already making plans for Easter in a few short weeks. The sunshine…
Here’s a buttery, soft-spiced cake, studded with currants, slivers of almonds and a hint of candied orange peel, that makes a perfectly elegant holiday treat for breakfast, afternoon tea or dessert. Chopped preserved lemon adds…
So we find ourselves at the beginning of a new year, which is the time everyone resolves to eat better, get fit, improve their relationships and financial situations, and find an occupation with purpose. Not…
Winter is spilling over into its sixth month, bringing snow and freezing temperatures once again to our northern city. At dinner yesterday I tried to look on the bright side: “At least we don’t have…
A jar of preserves, topped with festive fabric; a tin of decadent shortbread dipped in chocolate, a bag of homemade granola, toasted to perfection – there’s no question that a lot of love goes into…
The Easter long weekend just might be one of my favourite occasions to entertain and I’ve been hosting a brunch for well over a decade on the spring holiday. Easter brunch is the perfect opportunity…
When you have a well-stocked pantry, the hardest part of a meal is often just coming up with recipe ideas. Whether you are looking for vegetarian dinners, hearty meat main dishes, or even just a…
Sometimes I don’t always see how ingredients can come together for a finished dish and, like everyone, I have my moments where I open the refrigerator and wonder what on earth there is to eat…
Just because many of the farmers markets have closed down, and the roadside produce stands are boarded up for the winter, doesn’t mean we have to pack away our canning jars and declare the season…
Ever since I’ve discovered Northern Greece as a serious gastronomical destination, I’ve made it my mission to share some of the flavours of Thessaloniki with my family and friends. This is the point of travel,…
Both cozy winter comfort food and festive celebratory feast, these simple braised lamb shanks make for a sumptuous holiday meal. Last year I threw my back out on Christmas Eve eve. I’ll spare you the…
An East Coast-inspired Asparagus, Brie and Lobster Grilled Cheese that’s completely decadent and packed with flavour. Our wedding anniversary is this weekend but we won’t be marking the occasion by dining out. Instead I’ve chilled…
Happy December! It’s the last month of the decade, so let’s wrap it up with a celebratory dessert or two, shall we? I’ve been wanting to write this post for at least four Christmases now,…
The Spring 2019 cookbook lineup has been so incredibly inspiring, it’s been challenging to pick my favourites. I must have bookmarked at least twenty recipes to share with you, alas, other work commitments took precedence…
These simple and elegant tea cakes are bursting with citrus flavour; serve them at your next spring gathering. We Canadians have to wait for spring just a little longer than seems fair. Each April we…
If you whooped with joy upon hearing of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s engagement this morning, then this post is probably for you. We Anglophiles closely followed Will and Kate’s love story. We watched every…
One cannot expect to immerse oneself in a foreign food culture for five days straight and not have an epiphany or two afterward. Not surprisingly, our trip to London in May was almost exclusively about…
On a recent morning ramble, Clara and I found the first wild strawberries, a handful of tiny sweet gems that signaled the start of our glorious berry season. And on a day-trip to the country last Saturday, we saw…
This post was originally published on July 16, 2010. Written by Shannon of Nourishing Days. In March we ate the last of 5 1/2 gallons of lacto-fermented vegetables. They stored for over six months in…
In March we ate the last of 5 1/2 gallons of lacto-fermented vegetables. They stored for over six months in our refrigerator and I didn’t boil a single pot of water. I think everyone should…
This wedding shower cake also answers to the name “Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue”as it was in honour of my friend April, who is getting married in a few weeks. Thanks to…
