Fall - the transition from summer to winter. Leaves turning from vibrant green to hues of red, orange and yellow, colder evenings, rain in the village and snow on the mountain. This can only mean wood burning fires, mugs of hot cocoa and comfort food - soups, stews, apple pie and, for me, lasagne. I love … Continue reading Recipe of the Week: Butternut Squash and Kale Lasagna
There is nothing better than fresh corn which is now in season in BC (August to October) and is available in the supermarkets and on the farmers market stalls. It is one thing that I look forward to each year and a recent blog post that I read about "how to shuck a corn" got me excited … Continue reading Recipe of the Week: White Chicken Chili with Cornbread Muffins
Since moving to Canada I seem to have been inspired to "do-it-myself", be it making and preserving jams and sauces (I used my canner for the first time just recently!), knitting, sewing and making a messenger bag for myself and even attempting to make my own floor length curtains! With all this in my mind … Continue reading Recipe of the Week: Lemon Cheesecake
Summer is in full swing, which means barbecue! bar·be·cue - pronounced bärbiˌkyo͞o. Noun: A meal or gathering at which meat, fish, or other food is cooked out of doors on a rack over an open fire or on a portable grill. We often cook the standard fare on the grill - burgers, sausages, kebabs (chicken, meat and … Continue reading Recipe: Best Ever Veggie Burger
We recently invited friends over for dinner and I needed a simple, yet tasty, menu that would both impress and use local, seasonal ingredients. Nerding around on the internet I found this useful BC Agricultural Tourism site which offers information on what's in season in, along with the obvious look on the grocery store shelves, or … Continue reading Recipe of the Week: Parmesan Spring Chicken / Mascarpone and Vanilla Hearts
I'm not sure if you've noticed, but I have a bit of a sweet tooth. I'm also a bit of a purist. Some things should not be messed with and Tiramisu is one of them. It is one of my very favourite desserts and my own offering has even been commended by a bona fide … Continue reading Recipe of the Week: Banana Tiramisu
Asparagus. To me, it seems like this spring vegetable is often the bridesmaid but never the bride. It appears to be used a lot as an appetizer or as an accompaniment to a dish rather than being the focal point. And that is a shame. This seasonal plant (part of the only and garlic family) … Continue reading Recipe of the Week: Asparagus – three ways!
Rhubarb, for me, brings back memories of rhubarb and custard, or rather a 1970s BBC animated cartoon that I watched avidly as a child (showing my age now!) - "Roobarb and Custard"! Why was I suddenly reminded of this old cartoon? The sight of fresh BC grown rhubarb in the grocery store which is now in … Continue reading Recipe of the Week: Rhubarb Chutney and Rhubarb, Stem Ginger and Cinnamon Fool
Who knew that Maple Syrup had a season? Well this new Canadian passport holder didn't! And I'm surprised I passed the Citizenship test without knowing that vital piece of information! My saving grace, I guess, is that I just love the stuff - particularly smothered over fluffy pancakes. The maple syrup season usually starts in … Continue reading Recipe of the Week: Anything with Maple Syrup in it!
I love soup! I love that it can be made with so many flavours and textures (think smooth tomato, chunky leek and potato or filling chicken noodle) and that it can be served chilled or warm, or even as either a starter or dessert! I love that, with a hunk of fresh crusty bread, it is … Continue reading Recipe of the Week: Acorn Squash and Sweet Potato Soup
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