So it's been a while since I posted a recipe post, but that's because my kitchen has been out of action for much of the year and there's only so many one-pot and barbecue recipes in my arsenal! But now my kitchen renovation is almost complete and the new oven seems to like not burning the bottom … Continue reading Recipe of the Week: Summer Chicken Pot Pie Galette with Herbed Crust
I've been using apple cider vinegar in lieu of hair conditioner for about 2 years, albeit a little sheepishly. You know how easy it is to tar those hippy dippies who use baking soda deoderant and patchouli oil, but are actually kind of stinky? I don't want to smell like I'm making a political statement. … Continue reading Pantry staple: Apple Cider Vinegar
Hopefully, you don't need this over the holiday season... but just in case. Pop this in your back pocket. And stock up on lemons.
Coconut Buttered New PotatoesOne of my favourite summer dinners ...This recipe is so easy, yet so impressive! Boil for about 12 minutes:1 pot new potatoesServe on a bed of arugulaTop with:1/4 cup lightly warmed peas1 tbsp Original Abundance Coconut Butter1 tsp Nonna Pia’s Chili Lime Balsamic Reduction1 tsp cold pressed olive oil1 tbsp Kale Chip Sprinkles by … Continue reading Recipe: Coconut Buttered Potatoes
Bumper crop of zucchinis? Yep, that means zucchinis for breakfast, lunch and tea. Raiding recipe books, looking for things to do with my massive mutant courgettes, I stumbled upon this goodie from Across the Creek Organics, back when the organic potato farmers were pioneering CSA harvest boxes. Across the Creek Organics' Zucchini Bread 3 eggs, … Continue reading Recipes: Zucchini Bounty means zucchini bread… and more
In the spirit of this week's Strawberry Tea at the Museum and the second Farmers Market of the year, as well as my ongoing love affair with strawberries, enjoy here a recipe for Strawberry Pie, shared by raw food guru and yogi, Mt Currie-based Sarinda Hoilett, of Wild Planet Raw Foods. Strawberry Pie! Berry bliss. 4 ingredients. #strawberries … Continue reading Recipe: Make Mine a Strawberry Pie
Just in time for strawberry season, Stewardship Pemberton is hosting a canning workshop that will teach you everything you need to know to can jams and preserves without giving your loved ones a nasty case of botulism. (I'm guessing all cases of botulism are nasty...) SPS's Dawn Johnson shared a favourite family recipe and the … Continue reading Free Canning Workshop, Saturday June 21, 9am-1pm
Living with an Ironman-in-training means that we have been going through yogurt like it's going out of fashion! Yogurt in smoothies (pre and post workout) and yogurt with store bought granola for breakfast seemed to be a staple. So, as I was bought a Yogourmet yogurt maker (for cheese-making) this Christmas it was only natural to try my … Continue reading Recipe of the Week: Yogurt and Five-seed Maple Granola
I was recently asked what I did with all my leftover Christmas turkey (and believe me, even though we are only a family of 2 and 1 dog, we have a LOT of leftover turkey!). My reply was something along the lines of what don't I make with it? Following the obligatory Boxing Day turkey … Continue reading Recipe of the Week: Turkey and Sweet Leek Pie
This week in the Pique, local chef Randy Jones from Mile One Eating House shares his "Holiday Leftover Turkey" Poutine recipe. We've posted a copy here, because it looks too darn good not to share. Mile One Eating House's Holiday Leftover Turkey Poutine featuring Pemberton root vegetables Ingredients: 4 Large Pemberton Yukon Gold Potatoes 1 … Continue reading Recipe of the Week: Holiday Leftovers Poutine a la Mile One Eating House
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