Tweet Every year, I make mom’s Christmas presents for her. Whether it be truffles, biscotti, or, this year, preserves. Made during the summer, and fondly named ‘Original Elixers’, these packaged jammy gems are worth their weight in gold to me, due to the price of buying a … Read More →
Category Archives: meat
sweet italian chicken — the warm antithesis of snow.
Tweet I woke up to a delightful treat the other morning — snow. I came from an usually warm winter in Ontario to an usually snowy one here in BC. One that inspires dishes which heat the stomach and steam up windows, muting Christmas light’s … Read More →
coconut lemongrass chicken with cilantro peanut pesto — a thai cheer for an american game.
Tweet One means of being initiated back into the Queen’s culture is through the epic event of ‘Homecoming’. Though the street party is now officially banned, with over 6,000 people estimated at the last one in 2008, students still turn out in droves at the … Read More →
balsamic caramelized figs, proscuitto, mint and goat cheese stuffed chicken breast — the initiation into cooking lessons.
Tweet The gathering of the most lovely ladies in the world precipitated the second most lovely thing to me — cooking. We began by the-least-beloved-activity-of-the-night — pounding out chicken breasts. I created a cornucopia of fillings — sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil leaves, caramelized onions and garlic cloves, … Read More →
balsamic beef and barley stew — as comforting as a mother’s visit.
Tweet With unending energy, a ready laugh, and excitement-only-a-mother-can-exhibit-for-her-daughter-singing-in-choir, my mother graced my beautiful (temporary) home city with her presence. The sun glinted off of the market’s maple syrup and brought a creamy hue to winter and early spring vegetables. Meandering around the blessedly sun … Read More →
savory bison burgers with tomato coulis
TweetAs I get older, I like to pay my room and board when visiting my momma. After arriving back from jet-setting and globe-trotting and a whole other mélange of hyphenated activity, I decided to do something for my lovely parent while I was home. This … Read More →
moroccan chicken lemon skewers — the end to a work-worthy day.
Tweet Think about the citrus scent of lemons, how they flare your nostrils, and make you aware of the entire world. Now instead of the usual lemon juice, squeezed and used in a variety of recipes, think about the body of the lemon, the zest, … Read More →
garlic lime coconut chicken kebobs on rosemary skewers — a home-herb in panama.
Tweet The fragrant smell of rosemary, making me think of the red meats, simmered in a thick sauce, that I would make during winter back home. However, after travelling for two months in steamy climates, when I spied (and smelled) a small bunch in Panama, … Read More →
pineapple-mango chicken thighs: the cuban present for family.
TweetThe sweet and heady smell of pineapple is like perfume to my nostrils, and even the raw rubbing of my mouth from the acidic juice is worth just one bite. The ability to use the fruit in a savory dish is one of its strengths. … Read More →
chili con carne: sustainable agriculture.
Tweet I was lucky enough a few weeks ago to accompany my godmother to “The Barn”. This lovely venue is situated in Richmond and is a gathering place for ecologically minded community members and children learning about sustainable agricultural. We were there to hear about … Read More →
lemon poppyseed balsamic roasted chicken: food for the masses.
Tweet The freshest ingredients, and the brightest flavours create the perfect dish. Adding a dash of the unusual as well brings an element of excitement to food. Now, most people think that balsamic poppyseed dressing is for salads, comprised mostly of sliced strawberries and candied … Read More →
citrus roasted chicken: oh the glories of unexplored nature.
Tweet The gorgeous hues of citrus are phenomenal to my eyes. Dark reds of blood orange to the light green of limes are not only delightful to the artistic side of me, but also to my palette. The dinner was like a flourish to the … Read More →
beer mole chicken: food for favourite friends.
Tweet The act of roasting tomatoes. Bringing out flavors that were not there before, becoming a god in the kitchen. My small little piece of omniscience. Cocoa. The drink of gods. Adored by all but only ever enjoyed with sweet rather than savoury. But oh. … Read More →
argentine empanada: a flour-y experience.
Tweet Empanadas. The delight of many but the terror of home cooks. See, I cook, I rarely bake. When I make something browned in the oven, it is usually because it is braised. So, combining baking and cooking seems like the next step in my … Read More →
mango chicken barbecue pizza: a sunny ending to the sunshine coast.
Tweet Lens flares are delightful things. I find when a photograph has imperfections, it becomes perfect. Life has flaws, why should the snapshots of it be flawless? I adore my West Coast. The roads and highways of my childhood were inlets and straits, and my … Read More →
pork cordon bleu — setting the tables for togas.
Tweet Our (almost) weekly gatherings have become an end-of-tiring-seven-days highlight. This one in particular was more spectacular due to a wonderful friend visiting. The request for the night was chicken cordon bleu. Due to my inherent cheapness and my love of modifying stereotypical recipes, I … Read More →